Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

99 the room/The room
66 the house/The house/THE HOUSE
66 home/Home
57 here
44 the street/The street
32 upstairs
25 there/There
25 the streets
22 the workhouse
21 the office/The office

GPE

19 the town
7 there
7 town
6 the village
4 this town
3 the metropolis/THE METROPOLIS
3 the City
2 country
2 the district
2 the county

LOC

25 the world
14 the country
12 the river
8 the ditch
6 the earth/The earth
5 earth
4 this world
4 the hill
4 the fields
3 sea

PER

292 the Jew/The Jew/THE JEW
208 sir
191 the girl/The girl
157 my dear/My dear
132 the boy/The boy
109 the doctor/The doctor
95 the man/The man
89 the Dodger/The Dodger
84 the old gentleman/The old gentleman
78 ma'am

ORG

2 the company
1 the board
1 metropolitan police office
1 THE REMARKABLE PREDICTION
1 the company in which I found you
1 the government
1 THE IMPROVING SOCIETY
1 the domestic parliament
1 the Bar

VEH

14 the coach/The coach/the Coach
5 a coach/A coach
5 the carriage
5 the cart
2 coach
2 the vehicle
2 a hackney - coach
1 some small trading vessel bound to a good unhealthy port
1 a hearse drawn by four black steeds
1 a stage - coach

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OLIVER TWIST OR [THE PARISH BOY 'S PROGRESS BY CHARLES DICKENS CONTENTS]_{4548-the parish boy 's progress by charles dickens contents} [I]_123-oliver TREATS OF THE PLACE WHERE [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver WAS BORN AND OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING [HIS]_123-oliver BIRTH II TREATS OF [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver 'S_[123-oliver] GROWTH , EDUCATION , AND BOARD III RELATES HOW [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver WAS [VERY NEAR GETTING A PLACE WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A SINECURE IV OLIVER , BEING OFFERED ANOTHER PLACE]_{1-very near getting a place which would not have been a sinecure iv oliver , being offered another place} , MAKES [HIS]_123-oliver FIRST ENTRY INTO PUBLIC LIFE V [OLIVER]_123-oliver MINGLES WITH [NEW ASSOCIATES]_{302-new associates} . GOING TO A FUNERAL FOR [THE FIRST TIME]_{303-the first time} , [HE]_123-oliver FORMS AN UNFAVOURABLE NOTION OF [HIS]_123-oliver MASTER 'S BUSINESS VI [OLIVER]_123-oliver , BEING GOADED BY THE TAUNTS OF [NOAH]_134-noah , ROUSES INTO ACTION , AND RATHER ASTONISHES [HIM]_123-oliver VII [OLIVER]_123-oliver CONTINUES REFRACTORY VIII [OLIVER]_123-oliver WALKS TO [LONDON]_3-london . [HE]_123-oliver ENCOUNTERS ON [THE ROAD A STRANGE SORT OF YOUNG GENTLEMAN]_{4549-the road a strange sort of young gentleman} IX CONTAINING FURTHER PARTICULARS CONCERNING [THE PLEASANT OLD GENTLEMAN]_{4550-the pleasant old gentleman} , AND [HIS]_{4550-the pleasant old gentleman} HOPEFUL PUPILS X [OLIVER]_123-oliver BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH [THE CHARACTERS OF [HIS]_123-oliver NEW ASSOCIATES]_{4-the characters of his new associates} ; AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE . BEING A SHORT , BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER , IN THIS HISTORY XI TREATS OF [MR . FANG THE POLICE MAGISTRATE]_{4551-mr . fang the police magistrate} ; AND FURNISHES A SLIGHT SPECIMEN OF [HIS]_123-oliver MODE OF ADMINISTERING JUSTICE XII IN WHICH OLIVER IS TAKEN BETTER CARE OF THAN [HE]_123-oliver EVER WAS BEFORE . AND IN WHICH THE NARRATIVE REVERTS TO [THE MERRY OLD GENTLEMAN]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} AND [[HIS]_{4550-the pleasant old gentleman} YOUTHFUL FRIENDS]_{4553-his youthful friends} . [XIII]_124-xiii [SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCES ARE INTRODUCED TO THE INTELLIGENT READER]_{4554-some new acquaintances are introduced to the intelligent reader} , CONNECTED WITH WHOM VARIOUS PLEASANT MATTERS ARE RELATED , APPERTAINING TO THIS HISTORY XIV COMPRISING FURTHER PARTICULARS OF [OLIVER 'S_[123-oliver] STAY AT MR . BROWNLOW]_{125-mr. brownlow} 'S , WITH THE REMARKABLE PREDICTION WHICH ONE [MR . GRIMWIG UTTERED]_{4555-mr . grimwig uttered} CONCERNING [HIM]_123-oliver , WHEN [HE]_123-oliver WENT OUT ON AN ERRAND XV SHOWING HOW VERY FOND OF [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver , [THE MERRY OLD JEW]_{126-the jew} AND [MISS NANCY]_127-nancy WERE XVI RELATES WHAT BECAME OF [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver , AFTER [HE]_123-oliver HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY [NANCY XVII OLIVER]_{128-nancy xvii oliver} 'S_[123-oliver] DESTINY CONTINUING UNPROPITIOUS , BRINGS A GREAT MAN TO [LONDON]_3-london TO INJURE [HIS]_304-his REPUTATION XVIII HOW [OLIVER]_123-oliver PASSED [HIS]_123-oliver TIME IN THE IMPROVING SOCIETY OF [HIS]_123-oliver REPUTABLE FRIENDS XIX IN WHICH A NOTABLE PLAN IS DISCUSSED AND DETERMINED ON XX WHEREIN [OLIVER]_123-oliver IS DELIVERED OVER TO [MR . WILLIAM SIKES]_{129-mr. sikes} XXI THE EXPEDITION XXII THE BURGLARY XXIII WHICH CONTAINS THE SUBSTANCE OF A PLEASANT CONVERSATION BETWEEN [MR . BUMBLE]_{130-mr. bumble} AND [A LADY]_{305-a lady} ; AND SHOWS THAT EVEN A BEADLE MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE ON SOME POINTS XXIV TREATS ON A VERY POOR SUBJECT . BUT IS A SHORT ONE , AND MAY BE FOUND OF IMPORTANCE IN THIS HISTORY XXV WHEREIN THIS HISTORY REVERTS TO [MR .]_{306-mr .} [FAGIN AND COMPANY XXVI IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE]_{307-fagin and company xxvi in which a mysterious character appears upon the scene} ; AND MANY THINGS , INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY , ARE DONE AND PERFORMED XXVII ATONES FOR [THE UNPOLITENESS OF A FORMER CHAPTER]_{5-the unpoliteness of a former chapter} ; WHICH DESERTED A LADY , MOST UNCEREMONIOUSLY XXVIII LOOKS AFTER [OLIVER]_123-oliver , AND PROCEEDS WITH [HIS]_123-oliver ADVENTURES XXIX HAS AN INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNT OF [THE INMATES OF THE HOUSE]_{6-the inmates of the house} , TO WHICH [OLIVER]_123-oliver RESORTED XXX RELATES WHAT [OLIVER]_123-oliver 'S NEW VISITORS THOUGHT OF [HIM]_123-oliver XXXI INVOLVES A CRITICAL POSITION XXXII OF THE HAPPY LIFE OLIVER BEGAN TO LEAD WITH [HIS]_123-oliver KIND FRIENDS XXXIII WHEREIN THE HAPPINESS OF [OLIVER]_123-oliver AND [[HIS]_123-oliver FRIENDS]_{4556-his friends} , EXPERIENCES A SUDDEN CHECK XXXIV CONTAINS SOME INTRODUCTORY PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO [A YOUNG GENTLEMAN]_{4557-a young gentleman} WHO NOW ARRIVES UPON THE SCENE ; AND A NEW ADVENTURE WHICH HAPPENED TO [OLIVER]_123-oliver XXXV CONTAINING THE UNSATISFACTORY RESULT OF [OLIVER]_123-oliver 'S_[123-oliver] ADVENTURE ; AND A CONVERSATION OF SOME IMPORTANCE BETWEEN [HARRY MAYLIE]_131-harry AND [ROSE XXXVI]_{7-rose xxxvi} IS A VERY SHORT ONE , AND MAY APPEAR OF NO GREAT IMPORTANCE IN ITS PLACE , BUT IT SHOULD BE READ NOTWITHSTANDING , AS A SEQUEL TO THE LAST , AND A KEY TO ONE THAT WILL FOLLOW WHEN ITS TIME ARRIVES XXXVII IN WHICH THE READER MAY PERCEIVE A CONTRAST , NOT UNCOMMON IN MATRIMONIAL CASES XXXVIII CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MR . AND [MRS . BUMBLE]_{132-mrs. bumble} , AND [MR .]_{308-mr .} MONKS , AT [THEIR]_309-their NOCTURNAL INTERVIEW XXXIX INTRODUCES [SOME RESPECTABLE CHARACTERS WITH WHOM THE READER]_{310-some respectable characters with whom the reader} IS ALREADY ACQUAINTED , AND SHOWS HOW [MONKS]_133-monks AND THE JEW LAID [THEIR]_311-their WORTHY HEADS TOGETHER XL A STRANGE INTERVIEW , WHICH IS A SEQUEL TO [THE LAST CHAMBER XLI CONTAINING FRESH DISCOVERIES]_{8-the last chamber xli containing fresh discoveries} , AND SHOWING THAT SUPRISES , LIKE MISFORTUNES , SELDOM COME ALONE XLII [AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE OF OLIVER 'S , EXHIBITING DECIDED MARKS OF GENIUS]_{4558-an old acquaintance of oliver 's , exhibiting decided marks of genius} , BECOMES [A PUBLIC CHARACTER]_{4559-a public character} IN [THE METROPOLIS]_{4560-the metropolis} XLIII WHEREIN IS SHOWN HOW THE ARTFUL DODGER GOT INTO TROUBLE XLIV THE TIME ARRIVES FOR NANCY TO REDEEM [HER]_4561-her PLEDGE TO ROSE MAYLIE . [SHE]_4561-her FAILS . XLV [NOAH CLAYPOLE]_134-noah IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION XLVI THE APPOINTMENT KEPT XLVII FATAL CONSEQUENCES XLVIII [THE FLIGHT OF SIKES XLIX MONKS]_135-monks AND [MR . BROWNLOW]_{125-mr. brownlow} AT LENGTH MEET . [THEIR]_311-their CONVERSATION , AND THE INTELLIGENCE THAT INTERRUPTS [IT]_4562-it [L THE PURSUIT AND ESCAPE LI]_{9-l the pursuit and escape li} AFFORDING AN EXPLANATION OF MORE MYSTERIES THAN ONE , AND COMPREHENDING A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE WITH NO WORD OF SETTLEMENT OR PIN - MONEY LII [FAGIN 'S_{[4558-an old acquaintance of oliver 's , exhibiting decided marks of genius]} LAST NIGHT ALIVE LIII AND LAST CHAPTER I TREATS OF THE PLACE]_{10-fagin 's last night alive liii and last chapter i treats of the place} WHERE [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver WAS BORN AND OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING [HIS]_123-oliver BIRTH Among [other public buildings in [a certain town]_{313-a certain town}]_{312-other public buildings in a certain town} , which for many reasons it will be prudent to refrain from mentioning , and to which [I]_0-i will assign no fictitious name , there is one anciently common to [most towns]_{314-most towns} , great or small : to wit , [a workhouse]_{315-a workhouse} ; and in [this workhouse]_{316-this workhouse} was born ; on a day and date which [I]_0-i need not trouble [myself]_0-i to repeat , inasmuch as it can be of no possible consequence to [the reader]_{317-the reader} , in this stage of the business at all events ; [the item of mortality whose name is prefixed to the head of this chapter]_{318-the item of mortality whose name is prefixed to the head of this chapter} . For a long time after it was ushered into [this world of sorrow and trouble]_{319-this world of sorrow and trouble} , by [the parish surgeon]_{320-the parish surgeon} , it remained a matter of considerable doubt whether [the child]_{321-the child} would survive to bear any name at all ; in which case it is somewhat more than probable that these memoirs would never have appeared ; or , if they had , that being comprised within a couple of pages , they would have possessed the inestimable merit of being the most concise and faithful specimen of biography , extant in the literature of any age or [country]_322-country . Although [I]_0-i am not disposed to maintain that the being born in [a workhouse]_{315-a workhouse} , is in itself the most fortunate and enviable circumstance that can possibly befall [a human being]_{324-a human being} , [I]_0-i do mean to say that in this particular instance , it was the best thing for [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver that could by possibility have occurred . The fact is , that there was considerable difficulty in inducing [Oliver]_123-oliver to take upon [himself]_123-oliver the office of respiration , - a troublesome practice , but one which custom has rendered necessary to [our]_325-our easy existence ; and for some time [he]_123-oliver lay gasping on a little flock mattress , rather unequally poised between [this world]_{326-this world} and the next : the balance being decidedly in favour of the latter . Now , if , during this brief period , [Oliver]_123-oliver had been surrounded by [careful grandmothers]_{327-careful grandmothers} , [anxious aunts]_{328-anxious aunts} , [experienced nurses]_{329-experienced nurses} , and [doctors of profound wisdom]_{330-doctors of profound wisdom} , [he]_123-oliver would most inevitably and indubitably have been killed in no time . There being [nobody by]_{331-nobody by} , however , but [a pauper old woman , who was rendered rather misty by an unwonted allowance of beer]_{332-a pauper old woman , who was rendered rather misty by an unwonted allowance of beer} ; and [a parish surgeon]_{333-a parish surgeon} who did such matters by contract ; [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Nature]_136-nature fought out the point between [them]_334-them . The result was , that , after a few struggles , [Oliver]_123-oliver breathed , sneezed , and proceeded to advertise to [the inmates of [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse}]_{335-the inmates of the workhouse} the fact of a new burden having been imposed upon [the parish]_{337-the parish} , by setting up as loud a cry as could reasonably have been expected from [a male infant who had not been possessed of that very useful appendage , a voice , for a much longer space of time than three minutes and a quarter]_{338-a male infant who had not been possessed of that very useful appendage , a voice , for a much longer space of time than three minutes and a quarter} . As [Oliver]_123-oliver gave this first proof of the free and proper action of [his]_123-oliver lungs , the patchwork coverlet which was carelessly flung over the iron bedstead , rustled ; the pale face of [a young woman]_{339-a young woman} was raised feebly from the pillow ; and a faint voice imperfectly articulated the words , ' Let [me]_{339-a young woman} see [the child]_{321-the child} , and die . '_{[339-a young woman]} [The surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} had been sitting with [his]_{340-the surgeon} face turned towards the fire : giving the palms of [his]_{340-the surgeon} hands a warm and a rub alternately . As [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} spoke , [he]_{340-the surgeon} rose , and advancing to the bed 's head , said , with more kindness than might have been expected of [him]_{340-the surgeon} : ' Oh , [you]_{341-the young woman} must not talk about dying yet . '_{[340-the surgeon]} ' [Lor]_137-lor bless [her]_{341-the young woman} dear heart , no ! '_{[342-the nurse]} interposed [the nurse]_{342-the nurse} , hastily depositing in [her]_{342-the nurse} pocket a green glass bottle , the contents of which [she]_{342-the nurse} had been tasting in a corner with evident satisfaction . ' [Lor]_137-lor bless [her]_{341-the young woman} dear heart , when [she]_{341-the young woman} has lived as long as [I]_{342-the nurse} have , [sir]_4564-sir , and had [thirteen children of [her]_{341-the young woman} own]_{4565-thirteen children of her own} , and all on 'em_{[342-the nurse]} dead except two , and [them]_343-them in the wurkus with [me]_0-i , [she]_{341-the young woman} 'll know better than to take on in that way , bless [her]_{341-the young woman} dear heart ! Think what it is to be [a mother]_{344-a mother} , there 's [a dear young lamb]_{345-a dear young lamb} do . ' Apparently this consolatory perspective of [a mother]_{344-a mother} 's prospects failed in producing its due effect . [The patient]_{4567-the patient} shook [her]_{4567-the patient} head , and stretched out [her]_{4567-the patient} hand towards [the child]_{321-the child} . [The surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} deposited it in [her]_{4567-the patient} arms . [She]_{4567-the patient} imprinted [her]_{4567-the patient} cold white lips passionately on its forehead ; passed [her]_{4567-the patient} hands over [her]_{4567-the patient} face ; gazed wildly round ; shuddered ; fell back - and died . [They]_4570-they chafed [her]_{4567-the patient} breast , hands , and temples ; but the blood had stopped forever . [They]_4570-they talked of hope and comfort . [They]_4570-they had been [strangers]_{4571-strangers} too long . '_{[345-a dear young lamb]} It 's all over , [Mrs. Thingummy]_{138-mrs. thingummy} ! ' said [the surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} at last . '_{[138-mrs. thingummy]} Ah , [poor dear]_{346-poor dear} , so it is ! ' said [the nurse]_{342-the nurse} , picking up the cork of the green bottle , which had fallen out on the pillow , as [she]_{342-the nurse} stooped to take up [the child]_{321-the child} . '_{[346-poor dear]} [Poor dear]_{346-poor dear} ! ' '_{[346-poor dear]} [You]_{138-mrs. thingummy} need n't mind sending up to [me]_0-i , if [the child]_{321-the child} cries , [nurse]_349-nurse , ' said [the surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} , putting on [his]_{340-the surgeon} gloves with great deliberation . '_[349-nurse] It 's very likely it will be troublesome . Give [it]_{321-the child} a little gruel if it is . ' [He]_{340-the surgeon} put on [his]_{340-the surgeon} hat , and , pausing by the bed - side on [his]_{340-the surgeon} way to the door , added , '_{[321-the child]} [She]_{321-the child} was [a good - looking girl]_{350-a good - looking girl} , too ; where did [she]_{321-the child} come from ? ' '_{[321-the child]} [She]_{321-the child} was brought [here]_351-here last night , ' replied [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} , '_{[352-the overseer]} by [the overseer]_{352-the overseer} 's order . [She]_{321-the child} was found lying in [the street]_{353-the street} . [She]_{321-the child} had walked some distance , for [her]_{321-the child} shoes were worn to pieces ; but where [she]_{321-the child} came from , or where [she]_{321-the child} was going to , [nobody]_354-nobody knows . ' [The surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} leaned over the body , and raised the left hand . '_[354-nobody] The old story , ' [he]_{340-the surgeon} said , shaking [his]_{340-the surgeon} head : '_[354-nobody] no wedding - ring , [I]_0-i see . Ah ! Good - night ! ' [The medical gentleman]_{4578-the medical gentleman} walked away to dinner ; and [the nurse]_{342-the nurse} , having once more applied [herself]_{342-the nurse} to the green bottle , sat down on a low chair before the fire , and proceeded to dress [the infant]_{4580-the infant} . What an excellent example of the power of dress , [young Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was ! Wrapped in the blanket which had hitherto formed [his]_123-oliver only covering , [he]_123-oliver might have been [the child of [a nobleman]_{4582-a nobleman}]_{4581-the child of a nobleman} or [a beggar]_{4583-a beggar} ; it would have been hard for [the haughtiest stranger]_{4584-the haughtiest stranger} to have assigned [him]_123-oliver [his]_123-oliver proper station in society . But now that [he]_123-oliver was enveloped in the old calico robes which had grown yellow in the same service , [he]_123-oliver was badged and ticketed , and fell into [his]_123-oliver place at once - [a parish child]_{4585-a parish child} - [the orphan of [a workhouse]_{315-a workhouse}]_{4586-the orphan of a workhouse} - [the humble , half - starved drudge]_{4588-the humble , half - starved drudge} - to be cuffed and buffeted through [the world]_{4589-the world} - despised by [all]_4590-all , and pitied by [none]_4591-none . [Oliver]_123-oliver cried lustily . If [he]_123-oliver could have known that [he]_123-oliver was [an orphan]_{4592-an orphan} , left to the tender mercies of [church - wardens]_{4593-church - wardens} and [overseers]_{4594-overseers} , perhaps [he]_123-oliver would have cried the louder . CHAPTER II TREATS OF [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver 'S_[354-nobody] GROWTH , EDUCATION , AND BOARD For the next eight or ten months , [Oliver]_123-oliver was [the victim of a systematic course of treachery and deception]_{355-the victim of a systematic course of treachery and deception} . [He]_123-oliver was brought up by hand . The hungry and destitute situation of [the infant orphan]_{356-the infant orphan} was duly reported by [the workhouse authorities]_{357-the workhouse authorities} to [[the parish]_{337-the parish} authorities]_{359-the parish authorities} . [[The parish]_{337-the parish} authorities]_{359-the parish authorities} inquired with dignity of [the workhouse authorities]_{357-the workhouse authorities} , whether there was [no female then domiciled in ' [the house]_{4595-the house} '_{[357-the workhouse authorities]} who was in a situation to impart to [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , the consolation and nourishment of which [he]_123-oliver stood in need]_{363-no female then domiciled in ' the house ' who was in a situation to impart to oliver twist , the consolation and nourishment of which he stood in need} . [The workhouse authorities]_{357-the workhouse authorities} replied with humility , that there was not . Upon this , [[the parish]_{337-the parish} authorities]_{359-the parish authorities} magnanimously and humanely resolved , that [Oliver]_123-oliver should be ' farmed , '_[123-oliver] or , in other words , that [he]_123-oliver should be dispatched to [a branch - workhouse]_{367-a branch - workhouse} some three miles off , where [twenty or thirty other juvenile offenders against the poor - laws]_{368-twenty or thirty other juvenile offenders against the poor - laws} , rolled about the floor all day , without the inconvenience of too much food or too much clothing , under the parental superintendence of [an elderly female]_{369-an elderly female} , who received [the culprits at and for the consideration of sevenpence - halfpenny per small head per week]_{370-the culprits at and for the consideration of sevenpence - halfpenny per small head per week} . Sevenpence - halfpenny 's worth per week is a good round diet for [a child]_{371-a child} ; a great deal may be got for sevenpence - halfpenny , quite enough to overload its stomach , and make it uncomfortable . [The elderly female]_{372-the elderly female} was [a woman of wisdom and experience]_{373-a woman of wisdom and experience} ; [she]_{372-the elderly female} knew what was good for [children]_374-children ; and [she]_{372-the elderly female} had a very accurate perception of what was good for [herself]_{372-the elderly female} . So , [she]_{372-the elderly female} appropriated the greater part of the weekly stipend to [her]_{372-the elderly female} own use , and consigned [the rising parochial generation]_{375-the rising parochial generation} to even a shorter allowance than was originally provided for [them]_{375-the rising parochial generation} . Thereby finding in the lowest depth a deeper still ; and proving [herself]_{372-the elderly female} [a very great experimental philosopher]_{376-a very great experimental philosopher} . [Everybody]_{377-everybody} knows the story of [another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} , and who demonstrated it so well , that [he]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} had got [his]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} own horse down to a straw a day , and would unquestionably have rendered [him]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} a very spirited and rampacious animal on nothing at all , if [he]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} had not died , four - and - twenty hours before [he]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} was to have had [his]_{378-another experimental philosopher who had a great theory about a horse being able to live without eating} first comfortable bait of air . Unfortunately for , the experimental philosophy of [the female to whose protecting care [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was delivered over]_{379-the female to whose protecting care oliver twist was delivered over} , a similar result usually attended the operation of [her]_{379-the female to whose protecting care oliver twist was delivered over} system ; for at the very moment when [the child]_{321-the child} had contrived to exist upon the smallest possible portion of the weakest possible food , it did perversely happen in eight and a half cases out of ten , either that it sickened from want and cold , or fell into the fire from neglect , or got half - smothered by accident ; in any one of which cases , [the miserable little being]_{381-the miserable little being} was usually summoned into [another world]_{382-another world} , and there gathered to [the fathers it]_{383-the fathers it} had never known in this . Occasionally , when there was some more than usually interesting inquest upon [a parish child who had been overlooked in turning up a bedstead]_{384-a parish child who had been overlooked in turning up a bedstead} , or inadvertently scalded to death when there happened to be a washing - though the latter accident was very scarce , anything approaching to a washing being of rare occurrence in [the farm]_{385-the farm} - [the jury]_{386-the jury} would take it into [their]_{386-the jury} heads to ask troublesome questions , or [the parishioners]_{387-the parishioners} would rebelliously affix [their]_{387-the parishioners} signatures to a remonstrance . But these impertinences were speedily checked by the evidence of [the surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} , and the testimony of [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; [the former of whom had always opened the body]_{390-the former of whom had always opened the body} and found nothing inside which was very probable indeed , and [the latter of whom]_{391-the latter of whom} invariably swore whatever [the parish]_{337-the parish} wanted ; which was very self - devotional . Besides , [the board]_{393-the board} made periodical pilgrimages to [the farm]_{385-the farm} , and always sent the beadle the day before , to say [they]_{393-the board} were going . [The children]_{395-the children} were neat and clean to behold , when [they]_{395-the children} went ; and what more would [the people]_{396-the people} have ! It can not be expected that this system of farming would produce any very extraordinary or luxuriant crop . [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver 's ninth birthday found [him]_123-oliver [a pale thin child]_{397-a pale thin child} , somewhat diminutive in stature , and decidedly small in circumference . But nature or inheritance had implanted a good sturdy spirit in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's breast . It had had plenty of room to expand , thanks to the spare diet of [the establishment]_{398-the establishment} ; and perhaps to this circumstance may be attributed [his]_123-oliver having any ninth birth - day at all . Be this as it may , however , it was [his]_123-oliver ninth birthday ; and [he]_123-oliver was keeping it in [the coal - cellar]_{399-the coal - cellar} with [a select party of [two other young gentleman]_{401-two other young gentleman} , who , after participating with [him]_123-oliver in a sound thrashing]_{400-a select party of two other young gentleman , who , after participating with him in a sound thrashing} , had been locked up for atrociously presuming to be hungry , when [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , [the good lady of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{402-the good lady of the house} , was unexpectedly startled by the apparition of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , the beadle , striving to undo the wicket of the garden - gate . ' Goodness gracious ! Is that [you]_{130-mr. bumble} , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_{[139-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , thrusting [her]_{139-mrs. mann} head out of the window in well - affected ecstasies of joy . ' [Susan]_140-susan , take [Oliver]_123-oliver and [[them]_{401-two other young gentleman} two brats]_{4597-them two brats} [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} , and wash ['em]_{123-oliver[139-mrs. mann]} directly . - [My]_0-i heart alive ! [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , how glad [I]_0-i am to see [you]_{130-mr. bumble} , sure - ly ! ' Now , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was [a fat man]_{4599-a fat man} , and [a choleric]_{4600-a choleric} ; so , instead of responding to this open - hearted salutation in a kindred spirit , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} gave the little wicket a tremendous shake , and then bestowed upon [it]_4601-it a kick which could have emanated from no leg but a beadle 's . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Lor , only think , ' said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , running out , - for [the three boys]_{4602-the three boys} had been removed by this time , - '_{[130-mr. bumble]} only think of that ! That [I]_0-i should have forgotten that the gate was bolted on the inside , on account of [[them]_404-them [dear children]_{406-dear children}]_{405-them dear children} ! Walk in [sir]_4564-sir ; walk in , pray , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , do , [sir]_4564-sir . ' Although this invitation was accompanied with a curtsey that might have softened the heart of [a church - warden]_{4603-a church - warden} , it by no means mollified [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Do [you]_0-i think this respectful or proper conduct , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , ' inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , grasping [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane , '_[0-i] to keep [the parish officers]_{409-the parish officers} a waiting at [[your]_0-i garden]_{410-your garden} - gate , when [they]_{409-the parish officers} come here upon porochial business with [the porochial orphans]_{411-the porochial orphans} ? Are [you]_0-i aweer , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , that [you]_0-i are , as [I]_0-i may say , [a porochial delegate]_{412-a porochial delegate} , and [a stipendiary]_{413-a stipendiary} ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm sure [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , that [I]_{139-mrs. mann} was only a telling [one or two of [the dear children]_{4606-the dear children}]_{4605-one or two of the dear children} as is so fond of [you]_{130-mr. bumble} , that it was [you]_{130-mr. bumble} a coming , '_{[139-mrs. mann]} replied [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} with great humility . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had a great idea of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} oratorical powers and [his]_{130-mr. bumble} importance . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} had displayed the one , and vindicated the other . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} relaxed . ' Well , well , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [he]_{130-mr. bumble} replied in a calmer tone ; ' it may be as [you]_{139-mrs. mann} say ; it may be . Lead the way in , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , for [I]_{130-mr. bumble} come on business , and have something to say . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} ushered [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} into [a small parlour with a brick floor]_{415-a small parlour with a brick floor} ; placed a seat for [him]_{130-mr. bumble} ; and officiously deposited [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cocked hat and cane on the table before [him]_{130-mr. bumble} . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} wiped from [his]_{130-mr. bumble} forehead the perspiration which [his]_{130-mr. bumble} walk had engendered , glanced complacently at the cocked hat , and smiled . Yes , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} smiled . [Beadles]_141-beadles are but [men]_416-men : and [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} smiled . ' Now do n't [you]_{130-mr. bumble} be offended at what [I]_{130-mr. bumble} 'm_{[130-mr. bumble]} a going to say , ' observed [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , with captivating sweetness . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [You]_{130-mr. bumble} 've had a long walk , [you]_{130-mr. bumble} know , or [I]_0-i would n't mention it . Now , will [you]_{130-mr. bumble} take a little drop of somethink , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ? ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Not a drop . Nor a drop , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , waving [his]_{130-mr. bumble} right hand in a dignified , but placid manner . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [I]_0-i think [you]_{130-mr. bumble} will , ' said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , who had noticed the tone of the refusal , and the gesture that had accompanied it . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Just a leetle drop , with a little cold water , and a lump of sugar . ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} coughed . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Now , just a leetle drop , ' said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} persuasively . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} What is it ? ' inquired [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Why , it 's what [I]_0-i 'm obliged to keep a little of in [the house]_{4595-the house} , to put into [the blessed infants]_{4609-the blessed infants} '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Daffy]_142-daffy , when [they]_142-daffy ai n't well , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , ' replied [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} as [she]_{139-mrs. mann} opened a corner cupboard , and took down a bottle and glass . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} It 's gin . [I]_0-i 'll not deceive [you]_{130-mr. bumble} , [Mr. B.]_{143-mr. b.} [It]_417-it 's gin . ' '_{[143-mr. b.]} Do [you]_0-i give [the children]_{395-the children} [Daffy]_142-daffy , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} ? ' inquired [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , following with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes the interesting process of mixing . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} Ah , bless 'em , that [I]_{342-the nurse} do , dear as it is , '_{[342-the nurse]} replied [the nurse]_{342-the nurse} . ' [I]_{342-the nurse} could n't see ['em]_{395-the children[342-the nurse]} suffer before [my]_0-i very eyes , [you]_{130-mr. bumble} know [sir]_4564-sir . ' '_[4564-sir] No ' ; said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} approvingly ; '_{[342-the nurse]} no , [you]_0-i could not . [You]_0-i are [a humane woman]_{421-a humane woman} , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . ' Here [she]_{139-mrs. mann} set down the glass . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} [I]_0-i shall take a early opportunity of mentioning it to the board , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . ' [He]_0-i drew it towards [him]_0-i . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} [You]_{139-mrs. mann} feel as [a mother]_{344-a mother} , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . ' [He]_0-i stirred the gin - and - water . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i - [I]_0-i drink [your]_{139-mrs. mann} health with cheerfulness , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} ' ; and [he]_0-i swallowed half of it . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} And now about business , ' said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , taking out a leathern pocket - book . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} [The child]_{321-the child} that was half - baptized [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , is nine year old to - day . ' '_{[321-the child]} Bless [him]_{321-the child} ! ' interposed [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , inflaming [her]_{139-mrs. mann} left eye with the corner of [her]_{139-mrs. mann} apron . '_{[321-the child]} And notwithstanding a offered reward of ten pound , which was afterwards increased to twenty pound . Notwithstanding the most superlative , and , [I]_0-i may say , supernat'ral exertions on the part of [this parish]_{424-this parish} , ' said [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_{[321-the child]} [we]_425-we have never been able to discover who is [[his]_{321-the child} father]_{426-his father} , or what was [[his]_{321-the child} mother]_{427-his mother} 's settlement , name , or condition . ' [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} raised [her]_{139-mrs. mann} hands in astonishment ; but added , after a moment 's reflection , '_{[321-the child]} How comes [he]_{321-the child} to have any name at all , then ? ' [The beadle]_{389-the beadle} drew [himself]_{389-the beadle} up with great pride , and said , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i inwented it . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ! ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . [We]_425-we name [[our]_425-we fondlings]_{428-our fondlings} in alphabetical order . The last was a S , - Swubble , [I]_0-i named [him]_{321-the child} . This was a T , - [Twist]_123-oliver , [I]_0-i named [him]_{321-the child} . [The next one comes]_{429-the next one comes} will be [Unwin]_144-unwin , and [the next Vilkins]_{430-the next vilkins} . [I]_0-i have got names ready made to the end of the alphabet , and all the way through it again , when [we]_425-we come to [Z.]_11-z. ' '_[0-i] Why , [you]_0-i 're quite [a literary character]_{4612-a literary character} , [sir]_4564-sir ! '_{[139-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . ' Well , well , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , evidently gratified with the compliment ; ' perhaps [I]_{389-the beadle} may be . Perhaps [I]_{389-the beadle} may be , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . '_{[389-the beadle]} [He]_{389-the beadle} finished the gin - and - water , and added , ' [Oliver]_123-oliver being now too old to remain [here]_351-here , [the board]_{393-the board} have determined to have [him]_123-oliver back into [the house]_{4595-the house} . [I]_{389-the beadle} have come out [myself]_{389-the beadle} to take [him]_123-oliver [there]_4617-there . So let [me]_{389-the beadle} see [him]_123-oliver at once . '_{[389-the beadle]} ' [I]_{139-mrs. mann} 'll fetch [him]_123-oliver directly , '_{[139-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , leaving [the room]_{432-the room} for that purpose . [Oliver]_123-oliver , having had by this time as much of the outer coat of dirt which encrusted [his]_123-oliver face and hands , removed , as could be scrubbed off in one washing , was led into [the room]_{432-the room} by [[his]_123-oliver benevolent protectress]_{434-his benevolent protectress} . ' Make a bow to [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_{[139-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . [Oliver]_123-oliver made a bow , which was divided between the beadle on the chair , and the cocked hat on the table . ' Will [you]_123-oliver go along with [me]_{130-mr. bumble} , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , in a majestic voice . [Oliver]_123-oliver was about to say that [he]_123-oliver would go along with [anybody]_435-anybody with great readiness , when , glancing upward , [he]_123-oliver caught sight of [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , who had got behind the beadle 's chair , and was shaking [her]_{139-mrs. mann} fist at [him]_123-oliver with a furious countenance . [He]_123-oliver took the hint at once , for the fist had been too often impressed upon [his]_123-oliver body not to be deeply impressed upon [his]_123-oliver recollection . ' Will [she]_{139-mrs. mann} go with [me]_123-oliver ? '_[123-oliver] inquired poor [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' No , [she]_{139-mrs. mann} ca n't , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' But [she]_{139-mrs. mann} 'll come and see [you]_123-oliver sometimes . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} This was no very great consolation to [the child]_{321-the child} . Young as [he]_123-oliver was , however , [he]_123-oliver had sense enough to make a feint of feeling great regret at going away . It was no very difficult matter for [the boy]_{437-the boy} to call tears into [his]_123-oliver eyes . Hunger and recent ill - usage are great assistants if [you]_438-you want to cry ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver cried very naturally indeed . [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} gave [him]_123-oliver a thousand embraces , and what [Oliver]_123-oliver wanted a great deal more , a piece of bread and butter , less [he]_123-oliver should seem too hungry when [he]_123-oliver got to [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} . With the slice of bread in [his]_123-oliver hand , and the little brown - cloth parish cap on [his]_123-oliver head , [Oliver]_123-oliver was then led away by [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} from [the wretched home]_{440-the wretched home} where one kind word or look had never lighted the gloom of [his]_123-oliver infant years . And yet [he]_123-oliver burst into an agony of childish grief , as the cottage - gate closed after [him]_123-oliver . Wretched as were [the little companions in misery [he]_123-oliver was leaving behind]_{441-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind} , [they]_{441-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind} were [the only friends [he]_123-oliver had ever known]_{442-the only friends he had ever known} ; and a sense of [his]_123-oliver loneliness in [the great wide world]_{443-the great wide world} , sank into [the child]_{321-the child} 's heart for the first time . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} walked on with long strides ; [little Oliver]_123-oliver , firmly grasping [his]_123-oliver gold - laced cuff , trotted beside [him]_{130-mr. bumble} , inquiring at the end of every quarter of a mile whether [they]_{441-the little companions in misery he was leaving behind} were ' nearly there . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} To these interrogations [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} returned very brief and snappish replies ; for the temporary blandness which gin - and - water awakens in some bosoms had by this time evaporated ; and [he]_123-oliver was once again [a beadle]_{445-a beadle} . [Oliver]_123-oliver had not been within the walls of [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} a quarter of an hour , and had scarcely completed the demolition of a second slice of bread , when [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , who had handed [him]_123-oliver over to the care of [an old woman]_{447-an old woman} , returned ; and , telling [him]_123-oliver it was a board night , informed [him]_123-oliver that the board had said [he]_123-oliver was to appear before it forthwith . Not having a very clearly defined notion of what a live board was , [Oliver]_123-oliver was rather astounded by this intelligence , and was not quite certain whether [he]_123-oliver ought to laugh or cry . [He]_123-oliver had no time to think about the matter , however ; for [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} gave [him]_123-oliver a tap on the head , with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane , to wake [him]_123-oliver up : and another on the back to make [him]_123-oliver lively : and bidding [him]_123-oliver to follow , conducted [him]_123-oliver into [a large white - washed room]_{448-a large white - washed room} , where [eight or ten fat gentlemen]_{449-eight or ten fat gentlemen} were sitting round a table . At the top of the table , seated in an arm - chair rather higher than the rest , was [a particularly fat gentleman with a very round , red face]_{450-a particularly fat gentleman with a very round , red face} . ' Bow to the board , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . [Oliver]_123-oliver brushed away two or three tears that were lingering in [his]_123-oliver eyes ; and seeing no board but the table , fortunately bowed to that . ' What 's [your]_123-oliver name , [boy]_4619-boy ? '_{[451-the gentleman in the high chair]} said [the gentleman in the high chair]_{451-the gentleman in the high chair} . [Oliver]_123-oliver was frightened at the sight of [so many gentlemen]_{452-so many gentlemen} , which made [him]_123-oliver tremble : and the beadle gave [him]_123-oliver another tap behind , which made [him]_123-oliver cry . These two causes made [him]_123-oliver answer in a very low and hesitating voice ; whereupon [a gentleman in a white waistcoat]_{453-a gentleman in a white waistcoat} said [he]_123-oliver was [a fool]_{454-a fool} . Which was a capital way of raising [his]_123-oliver spirits , and putting [him]_123-oliver quite at [his]_123-oliver ease . ' [Boy]_4619-boy , '_{[451-the gentleman in the high chair]} said [the gentleman in the high chair]_{451-the gentleman in the high chair} , ' listen to [me]_{451-the gentleman in the high chair} . [You]_4619-boy know [you]_4619-boy 're_{[451-the gentleman in the high chair]} [an orphan]_{4592-an orphan} , [I]_0-i suppose ? ' '_{[451-the gentleman in the high chair]} What 's that , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' inquired poor [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_{[451-the gentleman in the high chair]} [The boy]_{437-the boy} is [a fool]_{454-a fool} - [I]_0-i thought [he]_{437-the boy} was , ' said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . '_{[454-a fool]} Hush ! ' said [the gentleman who had spoken first]_{4622-the gentleman who had spoken first} . '_{[437-the boy]} [You]_{437-the boy} know [you]_{437-the boy} 've got [no father]_{460-no father} or [mother]_461-mother , and that [you]_{437-the boy} were brought up by [the parish]_{337-the parish} , do n't [you]_{437-the boy} ? ' '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , weeping bitterly . '_[4564-sir] What are [you]_{437-the boy} crying for ? ' inquired [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . And to be sure it was very extraordinary . What could [the boy]_{437-the boy} be crying for ? '_{[437-the boy]} [I]_0-i hope [you]_{437-the boy} say [your]_{437-the boy} prayers every night , ' said [another gentleman in a gruff voice]_{4625-another gentleman in a gruff voice} ; '_{[437-the boy]} and pray for [the people who feed [you]_{437-the boy} , and take care of [you]_{437-the boy}]_{464-the people who feed you , and take care of you} - like [a Christian]_{465-a christian} . ' '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' stammered [the boy]_{437-the boy} . [The gentleman who spoke last]_{4627-the gentleman who spoke last} was unconsciously right . It would have been very like [a Christian]_{465-a christian} , and a marvellously good Christian too , if [Oliver]_123-oliver had prayed for [the people who fed and took care of [him]_123-oliver]_{4629-the people who fed and took care of him} . But [he]_123-oliver had n't , because [nobody]_354-nobody had taught [him]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] Well ! [You]_{437-the boy} have come here to be educated , and taught a useful trade , ' said [the red - faced gentleman in the high chair]_{4631-the red - faced gentleman in the high chair} . '_{[437-the boy]} So [you]_{437-the boy} 'll begin to pick oakum to - morrow morning at six o'clock , ' added [the surly one in the white waistcoat]_{4632-the surly one in the white waistcoat} . For the combination of both these blessings in the one simple process of picking oakum , [Oliver]_123-oliver bowed low by the direction of the beadle , and was then hurried away to [a large ward]_{4633-a large ward} ; where , on a rough , hard bed , [he]_123-oliver sobbed [himself]_123-oliver to sleep . What a novel illustration of the tender laws of [England]_12-england ! [They]_4634-they let [the paupers]_{4635-the paupers} go to sleep ! [Poor Oliver]_{145-poor oliver} ! [He]_123-oliver little thought , as [he]_123-oliver lay sleeping in happy unconsciousness of all around [him]_123-oliver , that [the board]_{393-the board} had that very day arrived at a decision which would exercise the most material influence over all [his]_123-oliver future fortunes . But [they]_{393-the board} had . And this was it : [The members of this board]_{4637-the members of this board} were [very sage , deep , philosophical men]_{4638-very sage , deep , philosophical men} ; and when [they]_{4637-the members of this board} came to turn [their]_{4637-the members of this board} attention to [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} , [they]_{4637-the members of this board} found out at once , what [ordinary folks]_{4640-ordinary folks} would never have discovered - [the poor people]_{4641-the poor people} liked it ! [It]_{336-the workhouse} was a regular place of public entertainment for [the poorer classes]_{4642-the poorer classes} ; [a tavern where there was nothing to pay]_{4643-a tavern where there was nothing to pay} ; a public breakfast , dinner , tea , and supper all the year round ; [a brick and mortar elysium , where it was all play and no work]_{4644-a brick and mortar elysium , where it was all play and no work} . '_{[437-the boy]} Oho ! ' said [the board]_{393-the board} , looking very knowing ; '_{[437-the boy]} [we]_467-we are [the fellows to set this to rights]_{468-the fellows to set this to rights} ; [we]_467-we 'll stop it all , in no time . ' So , [they]_{4637-the members of this board} established the rule , that [all poor people]_{4646-all poor people} should have the alternative for [they]_{4637-the members of this board} would compel [nobody]_354-nobody , not [they]_{4637-the members of this board} , of being starved by a gradual process in [the house]_{4595-the house} , or by a quick one out of it . With this view , [they]_{4637-the members of this board} contracted with the water - works to lay on an unlimited supply of water ; and with a corn - factor to supply periodically small quantities of oatmeal ; and issued three meals of thin gruel a day , with an onion twice a week , and half a roll of Sundays . [They]_{4637-the members of this board} made a great many other wise and humane regulations , having reference to [the ladies]_{4649-the ladies} , which it is not necessary to repeat ; kindly undertook to divorce [poor married people]_{4650-poor married people} , in consequence of the great expense of a suit in [Doctors]_4651-doctors '_[467-we] Commons ; and , instead of compelling [a man]_{469-a man} to support [[his]_{469-a man} family]_{470-his family} , as [they]_471-they had theretofore done , took [[his]_{469-a man} family]_{470-his family} away from [him]_{469-a man} , and made [him]_{469-a man} [a bachelor]_{473-a bachelor} ! There is no saying how [many applicants for relief , under these last two heads]_{474-many applicants for relief , under these last two heads} , might have started up in [all classes of society]_{475-all classes of society} , if it had not been coupled with [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} ; but [the board]_{393-the board} were [long - headed men]_{478-long - headed men} , and had provided for this difficulty . The relief was inseparable from [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} and the gruel ; and that frightened [people]_480-people . For the first six months after [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was removed , the system was in full operation . It was rather expensive at first , in consequence of the increase in [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's bill , and the necessity of taking in the clothes of all the paupers , which fluttered loosely on [their]_482-their wasted , shrunken forms , after a week or two 's gruel . But the number of [workhouse inmates]_{483-workhouse inmates} got thin as well as [the paupers]_{4635-the paupers} ; and the board were in ecstasies . [The room in which [the boys]_{486-the boys} were fed]_{485-the room in which the boys were fed} , was [a large stone hall]_{487-a large stone hall} , with a copper at one end : out of which [the master , dressed in an apron for the purpose]_{488-the master , dressed in an apron for the purpose} , and assisted by [one or two women]_{489-one or two women} , ladled the gruel at mealtimes . Of this festive composition [each boy]_{490-each boy} had one porringer , and no more - except on occasions of great public rejoicing , when [he]_{490-each boy} had two ounces and a quarter of bread besides . The bowls never wanted washing . [The boys]_{486-the boys} polished [them]_492-them with [their]_{486-the boys} spoons till [they]_492-them shone again ; and when [they]_{486-the boys} had performed this operation which never took very long , the spoons being nearly as large as the bowls , [they]_{486-the boys} would sit staring at the copper , with such eager eyes , as if [they]_{486-the boys} could have devoured the very bricks of which it was composed ; employing [themselves]_{486-the boys} , meanwhile , in sucking [their]_{486-the boys} fingers most assiduously , with the view of catching up any stray splashes of gruel that might have been cast thereon . [Boys]_493-boys have generally excellent appetites . [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver and [[his]_123-oliver companions]_{494-his companions} suffered the tortures of slow starvation for three months : at last [they]_495-they got so voracious and wild with hunger , that [one boy]_{496-one boy} , who was tall for [his]_{496-one boy} age , and had n't been used to that sort of thing for [[his]_{496-one boy} father]_{426-his father} had kept [a small cook - shop]_{498-a small cook - shop} , hinted darkly to [[his]_{496-one boy} companions]_{494-his companions} , that unless [he]_{496-one boy} had another basin of gruel per diem , [he]_{496-one boy} was afraid [he]_{496-one boy} might some night happen to eat [the boy who slept next [him]_{496-one boy} , who happened to be [a weakly youth of tender age]_{501-a weakly youth of tender age}]_{500-the boy who slept next him , who happened to be a weakly youth of tender age} . [He]_{496-one boy} had a wild , hungry eye ; and [they]_{494-his companions} implicitly believed [him]_{496-one boy} . A council was held ; lots were cast who should walk up to [the master]_{502-the master} after supper that evening , and ask for more ; and it fell to [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver . The evening arrived ; [the boys]_{486-the boys} took [their]_{486-the boys} places . [The master]_{502-the master} , in [his]_{502-the master} cook 's uniform , stationed [himself]_{502-the master} at the copper ; [[his]_{502-the master} pauper assistants]_{505-his pauper assistants} ranged [themselves]_{505-his pauper assistants} behind [him]_{502-the master} ; the gruel was served out ; and a long grace was said over the short commons . The gruel disappeared ; [the boys]_{486-the boys} whispered [each other]_{507-each other} , and winked at [Oliver]_123-oliver ; while [[his]_123-oliver next neighbors]_{508-his next neighbors} nudged [him]_123-oliver . [Child]_146-child as [he]_123-oliver was , [he]_123-oliver was desperate with hunger , and reckless with misery . [He]_123-oliver rose from the table ; and advancing to [the master]_{502-the master} , basin and spoon in hand , said : somewhat alarmed at [his]_123-oliver own temerity : ' Please , [sir]_4564-sir , [I]_123-oliver want some more . '_[123-oliver] [The master]_{502-the master} was [a fat , healthy man]_{511-a fat , healthy man} ; but [he]_{502-the master} turned very pale . [He]_{502-the master} gazed in stupefied astonishment on [the small rebel]_{512-the small rebel} for some seconds , and then clung for support to [the copper]_{513-the copper} . [The assistants]_{514-the assistants} were paralysed with wonder ; [the boys]_{486-the boys} with fear . ' What ! '_{[502-the master]} said [the master]_{502-the master} at length , in a faint voice . ' Please , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , ' [I]_123-oliver want some more . '_[123-oliver] [The master]_{502-the master} aimed a blow at [Oliver]_123-oliver 's head with the ladle ; pinioned [him]_123-oliver in [his]_{502-the master} arm ; and shrieked aloud for the beadle . [The board]_{393-the board} were sitting in solemn conclave , when [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} rushed into [the room]_{432-the room} in great excitement , and addressing [the gentleman in the high chair]_{451-the gentleman in the high chair} , said , ' [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} , [I]_{130-mr. bumble} beg [your]_{147-mr. limbkins} pardon , [sir]_4564-sir ! [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver has asked for more ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} There was a general start . [Horror]_148-horror was depicted on every countenance . ' For more ! '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} said [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} . ' Compose [yourself]_{147-mr. limbkins} , [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , and answer [me]_{147-mr. limbkins} distinctly . Do [I]_{147-mr. limbkins} understand that [he]_123-oliver asked for more , after [he]_123-oliver had eaten the supper allotted by [the dietary]_{4655-the dietary} ? '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} ' [He]_123-oliver did , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' [That boy]_{4657-that boy} will be hung , '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . ' [I]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} know [that boy]_{4657-that boy} will be hung . '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} [Nobody]_354-nobody controverted [the prophetic gentleman]_{523-the prophetic gentleman} 's opinion . An animated discussion took place . [Oliver]_123-oliver was ordered into instant confinement ; and a bill was next morning pasted on the outside of the gate , offering a reward of five pounds to [anybody who would take [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver off the hands of [the parish]_{337-the parish}]_{524-anybody who would take oliver twist off the hands of the parish} . In other words , five pounds and [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver were offered to [any man]_{526-any man} or woman who wanted [an apprentice to any trade , business , or calling]_{527-an apprentice to any trade , business , or calling} . ' [I]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} never was more convinced of anything in [my]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} life , '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} , as [he]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} knocked at the gate and read the bill next morning : ' [I]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} never was more convinced of anything in [my]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} life , than [I]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} am that [that boy]_{4657-that boy} will come to be hung . '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} As [I]_0-i purpose to show in the sequel whether [the white waistcoated gentleman]_{529-the white waistcoated gentleman} was right or not , [I]_0-i should perhaps mar the interest of this narrative supposing it to possess any at all , if [I]_0-i ventured to hint just yet , whether the life of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver had this violent termination or no . CHAPTER III RELATES HOW [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver WAS VERY NEAR GETTING A PLACE WHICH [WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A SINECURE]_{149-would not have been a sinecure} For a week after the commission of the impious and profane offence of asking for more , [Oliver]_123-oliver remained [a close prisoner in [the dark and solitary room to which [he]_123-oliver had been consigned by the wisdom and mercy of the board]_{531-the dark and solitary room to which he had been consigned by the wisdom and mercy of the board}]_{530-a close prisoner in the dark and solitary room to which he had been consigned by the wisdom and mercy of the board} . It appears , at first sight not unreasonable to suppose , that , if [he]_123-oliver had entertained a becoming feeling of respect for the prediction of [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} , [he]_123-oliver would have established that [sage individual]_{533-sage individual} 's prophetic character , once and for ever , by tying one end of [his]_123-oliver pocket - handkerchief to a hook in the wall , and attaching [himself]_123-oliver to the other . To the performance of this feat , however , there was one obstacle : namely , that pocket - handkerchiefs being decided articles of luxury , had been , for all future times and ages , removed from the noses of [paupers]_534-paupers by the express order of the board , in council assembled : solemnly given and pronounced under [their]_534-paupers hands and seals . There was a still greater obstacle in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's youth and childishness . [He]_123-oliver only cried bitterly all day ; and , when the long , dismal night came on , spread [his]_123-oliver little hands before [his]_123-oliver eyes to shut out the darkness , and crouching in the corner , tried to sleep : ever and anon waking with a start and tremble , and drawing [himself]_123-oliver closer and closer to the wall , as if to feel even its cold hard surface were a protection in the gloom and loneliness which surrounded [him]_123-oliver . Let it not be supposed by [the enemies of ' the system]_{4660-the enemies of ' the system} , '_{[4660-the enemies of ' the system]} that , during the period of [his]_123-oliver solitary incarceration , [Oliver]_123-oliver was denied the benefit of exercise , the pleasure of society , or the advantages of religious consolation . As for exercise , it was nice cold weather , and [he]_123-oliver was allowed to perform [his]_123-oliver ablutions every morning under the pump , in [a stone yard]_{535-a stone yard} , in the presence of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , who prevented [his]_123-oliver catching cold , and caused a tingling sensation to pervade [his]_123-oliver frame , by repeated applications of the cane . As for society , [he]_123-oliver was carried every other day into [the hall]_{536-the hall} where [the boys]_{486-the boys} dined , and there sociably flogged as a public warning and example . And so for from being denied the advantages of religious consolation , [he]_123-oliver was kicked into [the same apartment]_{538-the same apartment} every evening at prayer - time , and there permitted to listen to , and console [his]_123-oliver mind with , a general supplication of [the boys]_{486-the boys} , containing a special clause , therein inserted by authority of the board , in which [they]_{486-the boys} entreated to be made good , virtuous , contented , and obedient , and to be guarded from the sins and vices of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver : [whom the supplication distinctly set forth to be under the exclusive patronage and protection of the powers of wickedness]_{540-whom the supplication distinctly set forth to be under the exclusive patronage and protection of the powers of wickedness} , and an article direct from the manufactory of [the very Devil]_{541-the very devil} [himself]_123-oliver . It chanced one morning , while [Oliver]_123-oliver 's affairs were in this auspicious and comfortable state , that [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} , [chimney - sweep]_{542-chimney - sweep} , went [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} way down [the High Street]_{543-the high street} , deeply cogitating in [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} mind [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} ways and means of paying certain arrears of rent , for which [[his]_{150-mr. gamfield} landlord]_{544-his landlord} had become rather pressing . [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} 's most sanguine estimate of [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} finances could not raise [them]_545-them within full five pounds of the desired amount ; and , in a species of arithmetical desperation , [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} was alternately cudgelling [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} brains and [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} donkey , when passing [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} , [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} eyes encountered the bill on the gate . ' Wo - o ! '_{[150-mr. gamfield]} said [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} to the donkey . The donkey was in a state of profound abstraction : wondering , probably , whether [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} was destined to be regaled with a cabbage - stalk or two when [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} had disposed of the two sacks of soot with which the little cart was laden ; so , without noticing the word of command , [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} jogged onward . [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} growled a fierce imprecation on the donkey generally , but more particularly on [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} eyes ; and , running after [him]_{150-mr. gamfield} , bestowed a blow on [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} head , which would inevitably have beaten in any skull but a donkey 's . Then , catching hold of the bridle , [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} gave [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} jaw a sharp wrench , by way of gentle reminder that [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} was not [[his]_{150-mr. gamfield} own master]_{547-his own master} ; and by these means turned [him]_{150-mr. gamfield} round . [He]_{150-mr. gamfield} then gave [him]_{150-mr. gamfield} another blow on the head , just to stun [him]_{150-mr. gamfield} till [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} came back again . Having completed these arrangements , [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} walked up to the gate , to read the bill . [The gentleman with the white waistcoat]_{548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} was standing at the gate with [his]_{548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} hands behind [him]_{548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} , after having delivered [himself]_{548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} of some profound sentiments in [the board - room]_{549-the board - room} . Having witnessed the little dispute between [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} and [the donkey]_{550-the donkey} , [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} smiled joyously when [that person]_{551-that person} came up to read the bill , for [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} saw at once that [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} was exactly the sort of master [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver wanted . [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} smiled , too , as [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} perused the document ; for five pounds was just the sum [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} had been wishing for ; and , as to [the boy with which it was encumbered]_{552-the boy with which it was encumbered} , [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} , knowing what the dietary of [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} was , well knew [he]_{552-the boy with which it was encumbered} would be a nice small pattern , just the very thing for register stoves . So , [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} spelt the bill through again , from beginning to end ; and then , touching [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} fur cap in token of humility , accosted [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . ' [This here boy]_{4661-this here boy} , [sir]_4564-sir , wot [the parish]_{337-the parish} wants to '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} prentis , ' said [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} . '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} Ay , [[my]_0-i man]_{555-my man} , ' said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} , with a condescending smile . '_{[555-my man]} What of [him]_{552-the boy with which it was encumbered} ? ' '_{[552-the boy with which it was encumbered]} If [the parish]_{337-the parish} vould like [him]_{552-the boy with which it was encumbered} to learn a right pleasant trade , in a good ' spectable chimbley - sweepin '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} bisness , ' said [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wants a ' prentis , and [I]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} am ready to take [him]_{552-the boy with which it was encumbered} . '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} ' Walk in , '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} having lingered behind , to give [the donkey]_{550-the donkey} another blow on the head , and another wrench of the jaw , as a caution not to run away in [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} absence , followed [the gentleman with the white waistcoat]_{548-the gentleman with the white waistcoat} into [the room where [Oliver]_123-oliver had first seen [him]_{552-the boy with which it was encumbered}]_{560-the room where oliver had first seen him} . ' It 's a nasty trade , '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} said [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} , when [Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} had again stated [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} wish . ' [Young boys]_{4665-young boys} have been smothered in [chimneys]_{4666-chimneys} before now , '_{[561-another gentleman]} said [another gentleman]_{561-another gentleman} . ' That 's acause [they]_{4665-young boys} damped the straw afore [they]_{4665-young boys} lit it in the chimbley to make ['em]_{4667-'em[561-another gentleman]} come down again , ' said [Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} ; '_{[561-another gentleman]} that 's all smoke , and no blaze ; vereas smoke ai n't o ' no use at all in making [a boy]_{4668-a boy} come down , for it only sinds [him]_{4668-a boy} to sleep , and that 's wot [he]_{4668-a boy} likes . [Boys]_493-boys is [wery]_4670-wery obstinit , and [wery]_4670-wery lazy , [Gen'l'men]_{4671-gen'l'men} , and there 's nothink like a good hot blaze to make ['em]_{4667-'em[561-another gentleman]} come down vith a run . It 's humane too , [gen'l'men]_{4671-gen'l'men} , acause , even if [they]_{4671-gen'l'men} 've stuck in the chimbley , roasting [their]_{4671-gen'l'men} feet makes ['em]_4667-'em struggle to hextricate theirselves . '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} [The gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} appeared very much amused by this explanation ; but [his]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} mirth was speedily checked by a look from [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} . [The board]_{393-the board} then proceeded to converse among [themselves]_{393-the board} for a few minutes , but in so low a tone , that the words ' saving of expenditure , '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} ' looked well in the accounts , '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} ' have a printed report published , '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} were alone audible . These only chanced to be heard , indeed , or account of [their]_{393-the board} being very frequently repeated with great emphasis . At length the whispering ceased ; and [the members of the board]_{565-the members of the board} , having resumed [their]_{565-the members of the board} seats and [their]_{565-the members of the board} solemnity , [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} said : ' [We]_{393-the board} have considered [your]_{147-mr. limbkins} proposition , and [we]_{393-the board} do n't approve of it . '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} ' Not at all , '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . ' Decidedly not , '_{[567-the other members]} added [the other members]_{567-the other members} . As [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} did happen to labour under the slight imputation of having bruised [three or four boys]_{568-three or four boys} to death already , it occurred to [him]_{150-mr. gamfield} that [the board]_{393-the board} had , perhaps , in some unaccountable freak , taken it into [their]_{393-the board} heads that this extraneous circumstance ought to influence [their]_{393-the board} proceedings . It was very unlike [their]_{393-the board} general mode of doing business , if [they]_{393-the board} had ; but still , as [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} had no particular wish to revive the rumour , [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} twisted [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} cap in [his]_{150-mr. gamfield} hands , and walked slowly from the table . ' So [you]_{147-mr. limbkins} wo n't let [me]_{150-mr. gamfield} have [him]_4672-him , [gen'l'men]_{4671-gen'l'men} ? '_{[150-mr. gamfield]} said [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} , pausing near the door . ' No , '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} replied [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} ; ' at least , as it 's a nasty business , [we]_{393-the board} think [you]_{147-mr. limbkins} ought to take something less than the premium [we]_{393-the board} offered . '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} 's countenance brightened , as , with a quick step , [he]_{150-mr. gamfield} returned to the table , and said , ' What 'll [you]_{147-mr. limbkins} give , [gen'l'men]_{4671-gen'l'men} ? Come ! Do n't be too hard on [a poor man]_{4675-a poor man} . What 'll [you]_{147-mr. limbkins} give ? '_{[150-mr. gamfield]} ' [I]_{147-mr. limbkins} should say , three pound ten was plenty , '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} said [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} . ' Ten shillings too much , '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . ' Come ! '_{[150-mr. gamfield]} said [Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} ; ' say four pound , [gen'l'men]_{4671-gen'l'men} . Say four pound , and [you]_{147-mr. limbkins} 've got rid of [him]_{4675-a poor man} for good and all . There ! '_{[150-mr. gamfield]} ' Three pound ten , '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} repeated [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} , firmly . ' Come ! [I]_{150-mr. gamfield} 'll split the diff'erence , [gen'l'men]_{4671-gen'l'men} , '_{[150-mr. gamfield]} urged [Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} . ' Three pound fifteen . '_{[150-mr. gamfield]} ' Not a farthing more , '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} was the firm reply of [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} . ' [You]_{147-mr. limbkins} 're_{[147-mr. limbkins]} desperate hard upon [me]_0-i , [gen'l'men]_{4671-gen'l'men} , ' said [Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} , wavering . '_{[147-mr. limbkins]} Pooh ! pooh ! nonsense ! ' said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . '_[572-he] [He]_572-he 'd be cheap with nothing at all , as a premium . Take [him]_572-he , [[you]_0-i silly fellow]_{573-you silly fellow} ! [He]_572-he 's just [the boy for [you]_0-i]_{574-the boy for you} . [He]_572-he wants the stick , now and then : it 'll do [him]_572-he good ; and [his]_572-he board need n't come very expensive , for [he]_572-he has n't been overfed since [he]_572-he was born . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} gave an arch look at [the faces round the table]_{4679-the faces round the table} , and , observing a smile on all of [them]_{4679-the faces round the table} , gradually broke into a smile [himself]_0-i . The bargain was made . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , was at once instructed that [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver and [his]_572-he indentures were to be conveyed before [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} , for signature and approval , that very afternoon . In pursuance of this determination , [little Oliver]_123-oliver , to [his]_572-he excessive astonishment , was released from bondage , and ordered to put [himself]_123-oliver into a clean shirt . [He]_123-oliver had hardly achieved this very unusual gymnastic performance , when [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} brought [him]_123-oliver , with [his]_123-oliver own hands , a basin of gruel , and the holiday allowance of two ounces and a quarter of bread . At this tremendous sight , [Oliver]_123-oliver began to cry very piteously : thinking , not unnaturally , that [the board]_{393-the board} must have determined to kill [him]_123-oliver for some useful purpose , or [they]_{393-the board} never would have begun to fatten [him]_123-oliver up in that way . '_[572-he] Do n't make [your]_575-your eyes red , [Oliver]_123-oliver , but eat [your]_575-your food and be thankful , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , in a tone of impressive pomposity . '_[123-oliver] [You]_123-oliver 're a going to be made a '_[123-oliver] prentice of , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' '_{[576-a prentice]} [A prentice]_{576-a prentice} , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' said [the child]_{321-the child} , trembling . '_[4564-sir] Yes , [Oliver]_123-oliver , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[123-oliver] [The kind and blessed gentleman]_{578-the kind and blessed gentleman} which is so many parents to [you]_123-oliver , [Oliver]_123-oliver , when [you]_123-oliver have none of [your]_123-oliver own : are a going to ' prentice '_[123-oliver] [you]_123-oliver : and to set [you]_123-oliver up in life , and make [a man]_{469-a man} of [you]_123-oliver : although the expense to [the parish]_{337-the parish} is three pound ten ! - three pound ten , [Oliver]_123-oliver ! - seventy shillins - one hundred and forty sixpences ! - and all for [a naughty orphan which [nobody]_354-nobody ca n't love]_{581-a naughty orphan which nobody ca n't love} . ' As [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} paused to take breath , after delivering this address in an awful voice , the tears rolled down [the poor child]_{4683-the poor child} 's face , and [he]_{4683-the poor child} sobbed bitterly . '_{[581-a naughty orphan which nobody ca n't love]} Come , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , somewhat less pompously , for it was gratifying to [his]_{130-mr. bumble} feelings to observe the effect [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eloquence had produced ; '_{[581-a naughty orphan which nobody ca n't love]} Come , [Oliver]_123-oliver ! Wipe [your]_123-oliver eyes with the cuffs of [your]_123-oliver jacket , and do n't cry into [your]_123-oliver gruel ; that 's a very foolish action , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' It certainly was , for there was quite enough water in it already . On [their]_4684-their way to [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} instructed [Oliver]_123-oliver that all [he]_123-oliver would have to do , would be to look very happy , and say , when [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} asked [him]_123-oliver if [he]_123-oliver wanted to be apprenticed , that [he]_123-oliver should like it very much indeed ; both of which [injunctions Oliver]_123-oliver promised to obey : the rather as [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} threw in a gentle hint , that if [he]_123-oliver failed in either particular , there was no telling what would be done to [him]_123-oliver . When [they]_4684-their arrived at [the office]_{4687-the office} , [he]_123-oliver was shut up in [a little room]_{4688-a little room} by [himself]_123-oliver , and admonished by [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} to stay [there]_4617-there , until [he]_{130-mr. bumble} came back to fetch [him]_123-oliver . There [the boy]_{437-the boy} remained , with a palpitating heart , for half an hour . At the expiration of which time [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} thrust in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head , unadorned with the cocked hat , and said aloud : '_[123-oliver] Now , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , come to [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . ' As [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} said this , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} put on a grim and threatening look , and added , in a low voice , '_[123-oliver] Mind what [I]_0-i told [you]_123-oliver , [you young rascal]_{585-you young rascal} ! ' [Oliver]_123-oliver stared innocently in [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's face at this somewhat contradictory style of address ; but [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} prevented [his]_123-oliver offering any remark thereupon , by leading [him]_123-oliver at once into [an adjoining room]_{4692-an adjoining room} : the door of which was open . It was [a large room]_{4693-a large room} , with a great window . Behind a desk , sat [two old gentleman with powdered heads]_{4694-two old gentleman with powdered heads} : [one of whom was reading the newspaper]_{4695-one of whom was reading the newspaper} ; while [the other]_{4696-the other} was perusing , with the aid of a pair of tortoise - shell spectacles , a small piece of parchment which lay before [him]_{4696-the other} . [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} was standing in front of the desk on one side ; and [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} , with a partially washed face , on the other ; while [two or three bluff - looking men , in top - boots]_{4697-two or three bluff - looking men , in top - boots} , were lounging about . [The old gentleman with the spectacles gradually dozed off]_{4698-the old gentleman with the spectacles gradually dozed off} , over the little bit of parchment ; and there was a short pause , after [Oliver]_123-oliver had been stationed by [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} in front of the desk . '_[0-i] This is [the boy]_{437-the boy} , [[your]_123-oliver worship]_{587-your worship} , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . [The old gentleman who was reading the newspaper]_{4699-the old gentleman who was reading the newspaper} raised [his]_{4699-the old gentleman who was reading the newspaper} head for a moment , and pulled [the other old gentleman]_{4700-the other old gentleman} by the sleeve ; whereupon , [the last - mentioned old gentleman]_{4701-the last - mentioned old gentleman} woke up . '_{[437-the boy]} Oh , is this [the boy]_{437-the boy} ? ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_{[437-the boy]} This is [him]_{437-the boy} , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_{[437-the boy]} Bow to [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver roused [himself]_123-oliver , and made [his]_123-oliver best obeisance . [He]_123-oliver had been wondering , with [his]_123-oliver eyes fixed on [the magistrates]_{4703-the magistrates} '_{[4680-the magistrate]} powder , whether all boards were born with that white stuff on [their]_592-their heads , and were boards from thenceforth on that account . ' Well , '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , ' [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} suppose [he]_{437-the boy} 's fond of chimney - sweeping ? '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} ' [He]_{437-the boy} doats on it , [[your]_{583-my dear} worship]_{587-your worship} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; giving [Oliver]_123-oliver a sly pinch , to intimate that [he]_123-oliver had better not say [he]_123-oliver did n't . ' And [he]_{437-the boy} will be [a sweep]_{4705-a sweep} , will [he]_{437-the boy} ? '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} inquired [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . ' If [we]_4706-we was to bind [him]_{437-the boy} to any other trade to - morrow , [he]_{437-the boy} 'd run away simultaneous , [[your]_{583-my dear} worship]_{587-your worship} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' And [this man]_{4708-this man} that 's to be [[his]_{437-the boy} master]_{4709-his master} - [you]_{583-my dear} , [sir]_4564-sir - [you]_{583-my dear} 'll treat [him]_{437-the boy} well , and feed [him]_{437-the boy} , and do all that sort of thing , will [you]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . ' When [I]_{150-mr. gamfield} says [I]_{150-mr. gamfield} will , [I]_{150-mr. gamfield} means [I]_{150-mr. gamfield} will , '_{[150-mr. gamfield]} replied [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} doggedly . ' [You]_{597-my friend} 're_{[150-mr. gamfield]} [a rough speaker]_{596-a rough speaker} , [[my]_0-i friend]_{597-my friend} , but [you]_{597-my friend} look [an honest , open - hearted man]_{598-an honest , open - hearted man} , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} : turning [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} spectacles in the direction of [the candidate for [Oliver]_123-oliver 's premium]_{4712-the candidate for oliver 's premium} , whose villainous countenance was a regular stamped receipt for cruelty . But [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} was half blind and half childish , so [he]_{4680-the magistrate} could n't reasonably be expected to discern what [other people]_{4714-other people} did . '_{[597-my friend]} [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i am , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} , with an ugly leer . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i have no doubt [you]_{597-my friend} are , [[my]_0-i friend]_{597-my friend} , ' replied [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} : fixing [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} spectacles more firmly on [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} nose , and looking about [him]_{4702-the old gentleman} for the inkstand . It was the critical moment of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's fate . If the inkstand had been where [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} thought it was , [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} would have dipped [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} pen into it , and signed the indentures , and [Oliver]_123-oliver would have been straightway hurried off . But , as it chanced to be immediately under [his]_123-oliver nose , it followed , as a matter of course , that [he]_123-oliver looked all over [his]_123-oliver desk for it , without finding it ; and happening in the course of [his]_123-oliver search to look straight before [him]_123-oliver , [his]_123-oliver gaze encountered the pale and terrified face of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver : who , despite all the admonitory looks and pinches of [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , was regarding the repulsive countenance of [[his]_123-oliver future master]_{4717-his future master} , with a mingled expression of horror and fear , too palpable to be mistaken , even by [a half - blind magistrate]_{4718-a half - blind magistrate} . [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} stopped , laid down [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} pen , and looked from [Oliver]_123-oliver to [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} ; who attempted to take snuff with a cheerful and unconcerned aspect . '_{[597-my friend]} [[My]_0-i boy]_{601-my boy} ! ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , '_{[601-my boy]} [you]_{601-my boy} look pale and alarmed . What is the matter ? ' '_[151-beadle] Stand a little away from [him]_{601-my boy} , [Beadle]_151-beadle , ' said [the other magistrate]_{4721-the other magistrate} : laying aside the paper , and leaning forward with an expression of interest . '_[151-beadle] Now , [boy]_4619-boy , tell [us]_603-they what 's the matter : do n't be afraid . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver fell on [his]_123-oliver knees , and clasping [his]_123-oliver hands together , prayed that [they]_603-they would order [him]_123-oliver back to [the dark room]_{4722-the dark room} - that [they]_603-they would starve [him]_123-oliver - beat [him]_123-oliver - kill [him]_123-oliver if [they]_603-they pleased - rather than send [him]_123-oliver away with [that dreadful man]_{4723-that dreadful man} . '_[151-beadle] Well ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , raising [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hands and eyes with most impressive solemnity . '_[151-beadle] Well ! of [all the artful and designing orphans]_{604-all the artful and designing orphans} that ever [I]_0-i see , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [you]_123-oliver are [one of the most bare - facedest]_{605-one of the most bare - facedest} . ' '_{[605-one of the most bare - facedest]} Hold [your]_123-oliver tongue , [Beadle]_151-beadle , ' said [the second old gentleman]_{4724-the second old gentleman} , when [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had given vent to this compound adjective . '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i beg [your]_151-beadle worship 's pardon , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , incredulous of having heard aright . '_[0-i] Did [[your]_151-beadle worship]_{587-your worship} speak to [me]_0-i ? ' '_{[587-your worship]} Yes . Hold [your]_123-oliver tongue . ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was stupefied with astonishment . [A beadle]_{445-a beadle} ordered to hold [his]_{445-a beadle} tongue ! A moral revolution ! [The old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles]_{4726-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles} looked at [[his]_{4726-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles} companion]_{4727-his companion} , [he]_{4726-the old gentleman in the tortoise - shell spectacles} nodded significantly . '_[123-oliver] [We]_607-we refuse to sanction these indentures , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} : tossing aside the piece of parchment as [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} spoke . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope , ' stammered [Mr. Limbkins]_{147-mr. limbkins} : '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [the magistrates]_{4703-the magistrates} will not form the opinion that [the authorities]_{609-the authorities} have been guilty of any improper conduct , on the unsupported testimony of [a child]_{371-a child} . ' '_{[4703-the magistrates]} [The magistrates]_{4703-the magistrates} are not called upon to pronounce any opinion on the matter , ' said [the second old gentleman]_{4724-the second old gentleman} sharply . '_{[4703-the magistrates]} Take [the boy]_{437-the boy} back to [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} , and treat [him]_{437-the boy} kindly . [He]_{437-the boy} seems to want it . ' That same evening , [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} most positively and decidedly affirmed , not only that [Oliver]_123-oliver would be hung , but that [he]_123-oliver would be drawn and quartered into the bargain . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} shook [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head with gloomy mystery , and said [he]_{130-mr. bumble} wished [he]_{130-mr. bumble} might come to good ; [whereunto Mr. Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} replied , that [he]_{130-mr. bumble} wished [he]_{130-mr. bumble} might come to [him]_{130-mr. bumble} ; which , although [he]_{130-mr. bumble} agreed with [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} in most matters , would seem to be a wish of a totally opposite description . The next morning , [the public]_{4732-the public} were once informed that [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was again To [Let]_152-let , and that five pounds would be paid to [anybody who would take possession of [him]_123-oliver]_{4733-anybody who would take possession of him} . [CHAPTER IV OLIVER]_{153-chapter iv oliver} , BEING OFFERED ANOTHER PLACE , MAKES [HIS]_123-oliver FIRST ENTRY INTO PUBLIC LIFE In [great families]_{4734-great families} , when an advantageous place can not be obtained , either in possession , reversion , remainder , or expectancy , for [the young man who is growing up]_{4735-the young man who is growing up} , it is a very general custom to send [him]_123-oliver to [sea]_4736-sea . The board , in imitation of so wise and salutary an example , took counsel together on the expediency of shipping off [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , in [some small trading vessel bound to [a good unhealthy port]_{4738-a good unhealthy port}]_{4737-some small trading vessel bound to a good unhealthy port} . This suggested itself as the very best thing that could possibly be done with [him]_123-oliver : the probability being , that [the skipper]_{4739-the skipper} would flog [him]_123-oliver to death , in a playful mood , some day after dinner , or would knock [his]_123-oliver brains out with an iron bar ; both pastimes being , as is pretty generally known , very favourite and common recreations among [gentleman of that class]_{4740-gentleman of that class} . The more the case presented itself to [the board]_{393-the board} , in this point of view , the more manifold the advantages of the step appeared ; so , [they]_{393-the board} came to the conclusion that the only way of providing for [Oliver]_123-oliver effectually , was to send [him]_123-oliver to [sea]_4736-sea without delay . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had been despatched to make various preliminary inquiries , with the view of finding out [some captain]_{4743-some captain} or other who wanted [a cabin - boy without any friends]_{4744-a cabin - boy without any friends} ; and was returning to [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} to communicate the result of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} mission ; when [he]_{130-mr. bumble} encountered at the gate , no less a person than [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , [the parochial undertaker]_{4746-the parochial undertaker} . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was [a tall gaunt , large - jointed man , attired in a suit of threadbare black , with darned cotton stockings of the same colour , and shoes to answer]_{4747-a tall gaunt , large - jointed man , attired in a suit of threadbare black , with darned cotton stockings of the same colour , and shoes to answer} . [His]_{154-mr. sowerberry} features were not naturally intended to wear a smiling aspect , but [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was in general rather given to professional jocosity . [His]_{154-mr. sowerberry} step was elastic , and [his]_{154-mr. sowerberry} face betokened inward pleasantry , as [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} advanced to [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , and shook [him]_{130-mr. bumble} cordially by the hand . '_{[437-the boy]} [I]_0-i have taken the measure of [the two women that died last night]_{614-the two women that died last night} , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , ' said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [You]_{130-mr. bumble} 'll make [your]_{130-mr. bumble} fortune , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , ' said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , as [he]_0-i thrust [his]_0-i thumb and forefinger into the proffered snuff - box of [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} : which was an ingenious little model of a patent coffin . '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} [I]_0-i say [you]_{130-mr. bumble} 'll make [your]_{130-mr. bumble} fortune , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , ' repeated [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , tapping [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} on the shoulder , in a friendly manner , with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane . '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} Think so ? ' said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} in a tone which half admitted and half disputed the probability of the event . '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} The prices allowed by the board are very small , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} So are the coffins , ' replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} : with precisely as near an approach to a laugh as [a great official]_{4754-a great official} ought to indulge in . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was much tickled at this : as of course [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} ought to be ; and laughed a long time without cessation . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Well , well , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , ' [he]_{481-the undertaker} said at length , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} there 's no denying that , since the new system of feeding has come in , the coffins are something narrower and more shallow than they used to be ; but [we]_615-we must have some profit , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . Well - seasoned timber is an expensive article , [sir]_4564-sir ; and all the iron handles come , by [canal]_617-canal , from [Birmingham]_{13-birmingham} . ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Well , well , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} every trade has its drawbacks . A fair profit is , of course , allowable . ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Of course , of course , ' replied [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} ; '_{[130-mr. bumble]} and if [I]_0-i do n't get a profit upon this or that particular article , why , [I]_0-i make it up in the long - run , [you]_{130-mr. bumble} see - [he]_618-he ! [he]_618-he ! [he]_618-he ! ' '_[618-he] Just so , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[618-he] Though [I]_0-i must say , ' continued [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , resuming the current of observations which [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} had interrupted : '_[0-i] though [I]_0-i must say , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , that [I]_0-i have to contend against one very great disadvantage : which is , that [all the stout people]_{619-all the stout people} go off the quickest . [The people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years]_{620-the people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years} , are the first to sink when [they]_{620-the people who have been better off , and have paid rates for many years} come into [the house]_{4595-the house} ; and let [me]_0-i tell [you]_{130-mr. bumble} , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , that three or four inches over one 's calculation makes a great hole in one 's profits : especially when [one]_622-one has [a family]_{623-a family} to provide for , [sir]_4564-sir . ' As [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} said this , with the becoming indignation of [an ill - used man]_{4758-an ill - used man} ; and as [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} felt that it rather tended to convey a reflection on the honour of [the parish]_{337-the parish} ; [the latter gentleman]_{4760-the latter gentleman} thought it advisable to change the subject . [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver being uppermost in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} mind , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} made [him]_123-oliver [his]_{130-mr. bumble} theme . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} By the bye , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [you]_{130-mr. bumble} do n't know [anybody who wants]_{625-anybody who wants} [a boy]_{4668-a boy} , do [you]_{130-mr. bumble} ? [A porochial ' prentis , who is at present a dead - weight]_{4761-a porochial ' prentis , who is at present a dead - weight} ; a millstone , as [I]_{130-mr. bumble} may say , round the porochial throat ? Liberal terms , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , liberal terms ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} As [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} spoke , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} raised [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane to the bill above [him]_{130-mr. bumble} , and gave three distinct raps upon the words ' five pounds '_{[130-mr. bumble]} : which were printed thereon in Roman capitals of gigantic size . ' Gadso ! '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} : taking [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} by the gilt - edged lappel of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} official coat ; ' that 's just the very thing [I]_{481-the undertaker} wanted to speak to [you]_{130-mr. bumble} about . [You]_{130-mr. bumble} know - dear [me]_{481-the undertaker} , what a very elegant button this is , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ! [I]_{481-the undertaker} never noticed it before . '_{[481-the undertaker]} ' Yes , [I]_{389-the beadle} think it rather pretty , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , glancing proudly downwards at the large brass buttons which embellished [his]_{130-mr. bumble} coat . ' The die is the same as the porochial seal - [the Good Samaritan healing [the sick and bruised man]_{4763-the sick and bruised man}]_{4762-the good samaritan healing the sick and bruised man} . [The board]_{393-the board} presented it to [me]_{389-the beadle} on [Newyear]_155-newyear 's morning , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} . [I]_{389-the beadle} put it on , [I]_{389-the beadle} remember , for the first time , to attend the inquest on [that reduced tradesman , who died in a doorway at midnight]_{4765-that reduced tradesman , who died in a doorway at midnight} . '_{[389-the beadle]} ' [I]_{481-the undertaker} recollect , '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . ' [The jury]_{386-the jury} brought it in , " Died from exposure to the cold , and want of the common necessaries of life , " did n't [they]_{386-the jury} ? '_{[481-the undertaker]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} nodded . ' And [they]_{386-the jury} made it a special verdict , [I]_{481-the undertaker} think , '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , ' by adding some words to the effect , that if [the relieving officer]_{4767-the relieving officer} had - '_{[481-the undertaker]} ' Tush ! Foolery ! '_{[389-the beadle]} interposed [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . ' If the board attended to all the nonsense that [ignorant jurymen]_{4768-ignorant jurymen} talk , [they]_{386-the jury} 'd have enough to do . '_{[389-the beadle]} ' Very true , '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} ; ' [they]_{386-the jury} would indeed . '_{[481-the undertaker]} ' Juries , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , grasping [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane tightly , as was [his]_{130-mr. bumble} wo nt when working into a passion : ' [juries]_4769-juries is ineddicated , [vulgar , grovelling wretches]_{4770-vulgar , grovelling wretches} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' So [they]_634-they are , '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . ' [They]_634-they have n't no more philosophy nor political economy about 'em_{[481-the undertaker]} than that , ' said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , snapping [his]_{389-the beadle} fingers contemptuously . '_{[481-the undertaker]} No more [they]_634-they have , ' acquiesced [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i despise ['em]_4773-'em , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , growing very red in the face . ' So do [I]_{481-the undertaker} , '_{[481-the undertaker]} rejoined [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . ' And [I]_{389-the beadle} only wish [we]_4774-we 'd [a jury of the independent sort]_{4775-a jury of the independent sort} , in [the house]_{4595-the house} for a week or two , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; ' the rules and regulations of [the board]_{393-the board} would soon bring [their]_{393-the board} spirit down for 'em_{[389-the beadle]} . ' '_{[389-the beadle]} Let ['em]_4774-we alone for that , '_{[481-the undertaker]} replied [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . So saying , [he]_{481-the undertaker} smiled , approvingly : to calm the rising wrath of [the indignant parish officer]_{639-the indignant parish officer} . [Mr Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} lifted off [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cocked hat ; took a handkerchief from the inside of the crown ; wiped from [his]_{130-mr. bumble} forehead the perspiration which [his]_{130-mr. bumble} rage had engendered ; fixed the cocked hat on again ; and , turning to [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , said in a calmer voice : ' Well ; what about [the boy]_{437-the boy} ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Oh ! '_{[481-the undertaker]} replied [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} ; ' why , [you]_{130-mr. bumble} know , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [I]_{481-the undertaker} pay a good deal towards [the poor]_{4779-the poor} 's rates . '_{[481-the undertaker]} ' [Hem]_156-hem ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' Well ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Well , '_{[481-the undertaker]} replied [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , ' [I]_{481-the undertaker} was thinking that if [I]_{481-the undertaker} pay so much towards 'em_{[481-the undertaker]} , [I]_0-i 've a right to get as much out of 'em as [I]_{130-mr. bumble} can , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; and so - [I]_{130-mr. bumble} think [I]_{130-mr. bumble} 'll take [the boy]_{437-the boy} [myself]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} grasped [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} by the arm , and led [him]_{481-the undertaker} into [the building]_{644-the building} . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was closeted with the board for five minutes ; and it was arranged that [Oliver]_123-oliver should go to [him]_{154-mr. sowerberry} that evening ' upon liking '_[123-oliver] - a phrase which means , in the case of [a parish apprentice]_{645-a parish apprentice} , that if [the master]_{502-the master} find , upon a short trial , that [he]_{502-the master} can get enough work out of [a boy]_{4668-a boy} without putting too much food into [him]_{4668-a boy} , [he]_{502-the master} shall have [him]_{4668-a boy} for a term of years , to do what [he]_{502-the master} likes with . When [little Oliver]_123-oliver was taken before ' [the gentlemen]_{4781-the gentlemen} '_{[502-the master]} that evening ; and informed that [he]_123-oliver was to go , that night , as [general house - lad]_{648-general house - lad} to [a coffin - maker]_{649-a coffin - maker} 's ; and that if [he]_123-oliver complained of [his]_123-oliver situation , or ever came back to [the parish]_{337-the parish} again , [he]_123-oliver would be sent to [sea]_4736-sea , there to be drowned , or knocked on the head , as the case might be , [he]_123-oliver evinced so little emotion , that [they]_652-they by common consent pronounced [him]_123-oliver [a hardened young rascal]_{653-a hardened young rascal} , and ordered [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} to remove [him]_123-oliver forthwith . Now , although it was very natural that [the board]_{393-the board} , of [all people in [the world]_{4589-the world}]_{655-all people in the world} , should feel in a great state of virtuous astonishment and horror at the smallest tokens of want of feeling on the part of [anybody]_435-anybody , [they]_{393-the board} were rather out , in this particular instance . The simple fact was , that [Oliver]_123-oliver , instead of possessing too little feeling , possessed rather too much ; and was in a fair way of being reduced , for life , to a state of brutal stupidity and sullenness by the ill usage [he]_123-oliver had received . [He]_123-oliver heard the news of [his]_123-oliver destination , in perfect silence ; and , having had [his]_123-oliver luggage put into [his]_123-oliver hand - which was not very difficult to carry , inasmuch as it was all comprised within the limits of a brown paper parcel , about half a foot square by three inches deep - [he]_123-oliver pulled [his]_123-oliver cap over [his]_123-oliver eyes ; and once more attaching [himself]_123-oliver to [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's coat cuff , was led away by [that dignitary]_{658-that dignitary} to a new scene of suffering . For some time , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} drew [Oliver]_123-oliver along , without notice or remark ; for [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} carried [his]_123-oliver head very erect , as a beadle always should : and , it being a windy day , [little Oliver]_123-oliver was completely enshrouded by the skirts of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's coat as they blew open , and disclosed to great advantage [his]_123-oliver flapped waistcoat and drab plush knee - breeches . As [they]_660-they drew near to [their]_660-they destination , however , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} thought it expedient to look down , and see that [the boy]_{437-the boy} was in good order for inspection by [[his]_{437-the boy} new master]_{662-his new master} : which [he]_{437-the boy} accordingly did , with a fit and becoming air of gracious patronage . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , in a low , tremulous voice . ' Pull that cap off [your]_123-oliver eyes , and hold up [your]_123-oliver head , [sir]_4564-sir . '_[123-oliver] Although [Oliver]_123-oliver did as [he]_123-oliver was desired , at once ; and passed the back of [his]_123-oliver unoccupied hand briskly across [his]_123-oliver eyes , [he]_123-oliver left a tear in them when [he]_123-oliver looked up at [[his]_123-oliver conductor]_{663-his conductor} . As [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} gazed sternly upon [him]_123-oliver , it rolled down [his]_123-oliver cheek . It was followed by another , and another . [The child]_{321-the child} made a strong effort , but it was an unsuccessful one . Withdrawing [his]_123-oliver other hand from [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's [he]_123-oliver covered [his]_123-oliver face with both ; and wept until the tears sprung out from between [his]_123-oliver chin and bony fingers . ' Well ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , stopping short , and darting at [his]_{130-mr. bumble} little charge a look of intense malignity . ' Well ! Of [all the ungratefullest , and worst - disposed boys as ever]_{4784-all the ungratefullest , and worst - disposed boys as ever} [I]_{130-mr. bumble} see , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [you]_123-oliver are the - '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' No , no , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] sobbed [Oliver]_123-oliver , clinging to the hand which held the well - known cane ; ' no , no , [sir]_4564-sir ; [I]_{130-mr. bumble} will be good indeed ; indeed , indeed [I]_{130-mr. bumble} will , [sir]_4564-sir ! [I]_{130-mr. bumble} am [a very little boy]_{4788-a very little boy} , [sir]_4564-sir ; and it is so - so - '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' So what ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} in amazement . ' So lonely , [sir]_4564-sir ! So very lonely ! '_{[321-the child]} cried [the child]_{321-the child} . ' [Everybody]_{377-everybody} hates [me]_{321-the child} . Oh ! [sir]_4564-sir , do n't , do n't pray be cross to [me]_{321-the child} ! '_{[321-the child]} [The child]_{321-the child} beat [his]_{321-the child} hand upon [his]_{321-the child} heart ; and looked in [[his]_{321-the child} companion]_{4727-his companion} 's face , with tears of real agony . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} regarded [Oliver]_123-oliver 's piteous and helpless look , with some astonishment , for a few seconds ; hemmed three or four times in a husky manner ; and after muttering something about ' that troublesome cough , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} bade [Oliver]_123-oliver dry [his]_123-oliver eyes and be [a good boy]_{668-a good boy} . Then once more taking [his]_123-oliver hand , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} walked on with [him]_123-oliver in silence . [The undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , who had just put up the shutters of [[his]_{481-the undertaker} shop]_{670-his shop} , was making some entries in [his]_{481-the undertaker} day - book by the light of a most appropriate dismal candle , when [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} entered . ' Aha ! '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} ; looking up from the book , and pausing in the middle of a word ; ' is that [you]_{130-mr. bumble} , [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ? '_{[481-the undertaker]} ' [No one else]_{4793-no one else} , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , '_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . ' Here ! [I]_123-oliver 've brought [the boy]_{437-the boy} . '_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver made a bow . ' Oh ! that 's [the boy]_{437-the boy} , is it ? '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} : raising the candle above [his]_{481-the undertaker} head , to get a better view of [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , will [you]_{130-mr. bumble} have the goodness to come here a moment , [[my]_{481-the undertaker} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[481-the undertaker]} [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} emerged from [a little room behind [the shop]_{675-the shop}]_{674-a little room behind the shop} , and presented the form of [a short , then , squeezed - up woman]_{676-a short , then , squeezed - up woman} , with a vixenish countenance . ' [[My]_{154-mr. sowerberry} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , deferentially , ' this is [the boy from [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} that [I]_{154-mr. sowerberry} told [you]_{130-mr. bumble} of]_{4798-the boy from the workhouse that i told you of} . '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} [Oliver]_123-oliver bowed again . ' Dear [me]_{481-the undertaker} ! '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [[the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's wife]_{678-the undertaker 's wife} , ' [he]_123-oliver 's very small . '_{[678-the undertaker 's wife]} ' Why , [he]_123-oliver is rather small , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} : looking at [Oliver]_123-oliver as if it were [his]_{130-mr. bumble} fault that [he]_123-oliver was no bigger ; ' [he]_123-oliver is small . There 's no denying it . But [he]_123-oliver 'll grow , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} - [he]_123-oliver 'll grow . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Ah ! [I]_{679-the lady} dare say [he]_123-oliver will , '_{[679-the lady]} replied [the lady]_{679-the lady} pettishly , ' on [our]_4800-our victuals and [our]_4800-our drink . [I]_{679-the lady} see no saving in [parish children]_{4801-parish children} , not [I]_{679-the lady} ; for [they]_{4801-parish children} always cost more to keep , than [they]_{4801-parish children} 're_{[679-the lady]} worth . However , [men]_416-men always think [they]_416-men know best . There ! Get [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} , little bag o ' bones . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} With this , [[the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's wife]_{678-the undertaker 's wife} opened a side door , and pushed [Oliver]_123-oliver down [a steep flight of stairs]_{684-a steep flight of stairs} into [a stone cell]_{685-a stone cell} , damp and dark : forming [the ante - room to [the coal - cellar]_{399-the coal - cellar}]_{686-the ante - room to the coal - cellar} , and denominated ' [kitchen]_4802-kitchen '_{[678-the undertaker 's wife]} ; wherein sat [a slatternly girl]_{688-a slatternly girl} , in shoes down at heel , and blue worsted stockings very much out of repair . ' Here , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , who had followed [Oliver]_123-oliver down , ' give [this boy]_{4803-this boy} some of the cold bits that were put by for Trip . [He]_{4803-this boy} has n't come [home]_4804-home since the morning , so [he]_{4803-this boy} may go without 'em_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} . [I]_0-i dare say [the boy]_{437-the boy} is n't too dainty to eat 'em - are [you]_123-oliver , [boy]_4619-boy ? '_[0-i] [Oliver , whose eyes had glistened at the mention of meat , and who was trembling with eagerness to devour it]_{690-oliver , whose eyes had glistened at the mention of meat , and who was trembling with eagerness to devour it} , replied in the negative ; and a plateful of coarse broken victuals was set before [him]_123-oliver . [I]_0-i wish [some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink]_{691-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink} turn to gall within [him]_{691-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink} ; whose blood is ice , whose heart is iron ; could have seen [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver clutching at the dainty viands that the dog had neglected . [I]_0-i wish [he]_{691-some well - fed philosopher , whose meat and drink} could have witnessed the horrible avidity with which [Oliver]_123-oliver tore the bits asunder with all the ferocity of famine . There is only one thing [I]_0-i should like better ; and that would be to see [the Philosopher making the same sort of meal]_{692-the philosopher making the same sort of meal} [himself]_123-oliver , with the same relish . ' Well , '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [[the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's wife]_{678-the undertaker 's wife} , when [Oliver]_123-oliver had finished [his]_123-oliver supper : which [she]_{678-the undertaker 's wife} had regarded in silent horror , and with fearful auguries of [his]_123-oliver future appetite : ' have [you]_123-oliver done ? '_{[678-the undertaker 's wife]} There being nothing eatable within [his]_123-oliver reach , [Oliver]_123-oliver replied in the affirmative . ' Then come with [me]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} : taking up a dim and dirty lamp , and leading the way [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} ; ' [your]_123-oliver bed 's under the counter . [You]_123-oliver do n't mind sleeping among the coffins , [I]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} suppose ? But it does n't much matter whether [you]_123-oliver do or do n't , for [you]_123-oliver ca n't sleep anywhere else . Come ; do n't keep [me]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} [here]_351-here all night ! '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} [Oliver]_123-oliver lingered no longer , but meekly followed [[his]_123-oliver new mistress]_{696-his new mistress} . CHAPTER V [OLIVER]_123-oliver MINGLES WITH [NEW ASSOCIATES]_{302-new associates} . GOING TO A FUNERAL FOR THE FIRST TIME , [HE]_123-oliver FORMS AN UNFAVOURABLE NOTION OF [[HIS]_123-oliver MASTER]_{4709-his master} 'S BUSINESS [Oliver]_123-oliver , being left to [himself]_123-oliver in [[the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's shop]_{4808-the undertaker 's shop} , set the lamp down on [a workman]_{4809-a workman} 's bench , and gazed timidly about [him]_123-oliver with a feeling of awe and dread , which [many people]_{4810-many people} a good deal older than [he]_123-oliver will be at no loss to understand . An unfinished coffin on black tressels , which stood in the middle of [the shop]_{675-the shop} , looked so gloomy and death - like that a cold tremble came over [him]_123-oliver , every time [his]_123-oliver eyes wandered in the direction of the dismal object : from which [he]_123-oliver almost expected to see some frightful form slowly rear its head , to drive [him]_123-oliver mad with terror . Against the wall were ranged , in regular array , a long row of elm boards cut in the same shape : looking in the dim light , like high - shouldered ghosts with [their]_4812-their hands in [their]_4812-their breeches pockets . Coffin - plates , elm - chips , bright - headed nails , and shreds of black cloth , lay scattered on the floor ; and the wall behind the counter was ornamented with a lively representation of [two mutes in very stiff neckcloths]_{4813-two mutes in very stiff neckcloths} , on duty at a large private door , with [a hearse drawn by four black steeds]_{4814-a hearse drawn by four black steeds} , approaching in the distance . [The shop]_{675-the shop} was close and hot . The atmosphere seemed tainted with the smell of coffins . The recess beneath the counter in which [his]_123-oliver flock mattress was thrust , looked like [a grave]_{4816-a grave} . Nor were these the only dismal feelings which depressed [Oliver]_123-oliver . [He]_123-oliver was alone in [a strange place]_{4817-a strange place} ; and [we]_4818-we all know how chilled and desolate the best of [us]_4818-we will sometimes feel in such a situation . [The boy]_{437-the boy} had [no friends to care for]_{4820-no friends to care for} , or to care for [him]_123-oliver . The regret of no recent separation was fresh in [his]_123-oliver mind ; the absence of [no loved and well - remembered face]_{4821-no loved and well - remembered face} sank heavily into [his]_123-oliver heart . But [his]_123-oliver heart was heavy , notwithstanding ; and [he]_123-oliver wished , as [he]_123-oliver crept into [his]_123-oliver narrow bed , that that were [his]_123-oliver coffin , and that [he]_123-oliver could be lain in a calm and lasting sleep in [the churchyard ground]_{4822-the churchyard ground} , with the tall grass waving gently above [his]_123-oliver head , and the sound of the old deep bell to soothe [him]_123-oliver in [his]_123-oliver sleep . [Oliver]_123-oliver was awakened in the morning , by a loud kicking at the outside of [the shop]_{675-the shop} - door : which , before [he]_123-oliver could huddle on [his]_123-oliver clothes , was repeated , in an angry and impetuous manner , about twenty - five times . When [he]_123-oliver began to undo the chain , the legs desisted , and a voice began . '_[123-oliver] Open the door , will [yer]_699-yer ? ' cried the voice which belonged to the legs which had kicked at the door . '_[699-yer] [I]_0-i will , directly , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver : undoing the chain , and turning the key . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose [yer]_699-yer [the new boy]_{701-the new boy} , ai n't [yer]_699-yer ? ' said [the voice]_{4824-the voice} through the key - hole . '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] How old are [yer]_699-yer ? ' inquired [the voice]_{4824-the voice} . '_[699-yer] Ten , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[699-yer] Then [I]_0-i 'll whop [yer]_699-yer when [I]_0-i get in , ' said the voice ; '_[0-i] [you]_699-yer just see if [I]_0-i do n't , that 's all , [[my]_0-i work'us brat]_{704-my work'us brat} ! ' and having made this obliging promise , the voice began to whistle . [Oliver]_123-oliver had been too often subjected to the process to which the very expressive monosyllable just recorded bears reference , to entertain the smallest doubt that [the owner of the voice]_{4826-the owner of the voice} , whoever [he]_123-oliver might be , would redeem [his]_123-oliver pledge , most honourably . [He]_123-oliver drew back the bolts with a trembling hand , and opened the door . For a second or two , [Oliver]_123-oliver glanced up [the street]_{353-the street} , and down [the street]_{353-the street} , and over the way : impressed with the belief that [the unknown]_{4829-the unknown} , who had addressed [him]_123-oliver through the key - hole , had walked a few paces off , to warm [himself]_{4829-the unknown} ; for [nobody]_354-nobody did [he]_123-oliver see but [a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{4831-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house} , eating a slice of bread and butter : which [he]_{4831-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house} cut into wedges , the size of [his]_{4831-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house} mouth , with a clasp - knife , and then consumed with great dexterity . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_705-you pardon , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver at length : seeing that [no other visitor]_{4833-no other visitor} made [his]_{4831-a big charity - boy , sitting on a post in front of the house} appearance ; '_[705-you] did [you]_705-you knock ? ' '_[705-you] [I]_0-i kicked , ' replied [the charity - boy]_{4834-the charity - boy} . '_[0-i] Did [you]_705-you want a coffin , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver , innocently . At this , [the charity - boy]_{4834-the charity - boy} looked monstrous fierce ; and said that [Oliver]_123-oliver would want one before long , if [he]_123-oliver cut jokes with [[his]_123-oliver superiors]_{4836-his superiors} in that way . '_[705-you] [Yer]_705-you do n't know who [I]_0-i am , [I]_0-i suppose , [Work'us]_159-work'us ? ' said [the charity - boy]_{4834-the charity - boy} , in continuation : descending from the top of the post , meanwhile , with edifying gravity . '_{[159-work'us]} No , [sir]_4564-sir , ' rejoined [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_{[159-work'us]} [I]_0-i 'm [Mister Noah Claypole]_134-noah , '_{[4834-the charity - boy]} said [the charity - boy]_{4834-the charity - boy} , ' and [you]_123-oliver 're_{[4834-the charity - boy]} under [me]_0-i . Take down the shutters , [[yer]_705-you idle young ruffian]_{710-yer idle young ruffian} ! ' With this , [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah administered a kick to [Oliver]_123-oliver , and entered [the shop]_{675-the shop} with a dignified air , which did [him]_123-oliver great credit . It is difficult for [a large - headed , small - eyed youth , of lumbering make and heavy countenance]_{4839-a large - headed , small - eyed youth , of lumbering make and heavy countenance} , to look dignified under any circumstances ; but it is more especially so , when superadded to these personal attractions are a red nose and yellow smalls . [Oliver]_123-oliver , having taken down the shutters , and broken a pane of glass in [his]_123-oliver effort to stagger away beneath the weight of the first one to [a small court at the side of the house in which [they]_4841-they were kept during the day]_{4840-a small court at the side of the house in which they were kept during the day} , was graciously assisted by [Noah]_134-noah : who having consoled [him]_123-oliver with the assurance that '_[0-i] [he]_0-i 'd catch it , ' condescended to help [him]_123-oliver . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} came down soon after . Shortly afterwards , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} appeared . [Oliver]_123-oliver having '_[0-i] caught it , ' in fulfilment of [Noah]_134-noah 's prediction , followed [that young gentleman]_{4842-that young gentleman} down the stairs to breakfast . '_[0-i] Come near the fire , [Noah]_134-noah , ' said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . '_[134-noah] [I]_0-i saved a nice little bit of bacon for [you]_134-noah from [master]_711-master 's breakfast . [Oliver]_123-oliver , shut that door at [[Mister Noah]_134-noah 's back]_{712-mister noah 's back} , and take them bits that [I]_0-i 've put out on the cover of the bread - pan . There 's [your]_134-noah tea ; take it away to that box , and drink it there , and make haste , for [they]_713-they 'll want [you]_134-noah to mind [the shop]_{675-the shop} . D'ye hear ? ' '_{[159-work'us]} D'ye hear , [Work'us]_159-work'us ? ' said [Noah Claypole]_134-noah . '_{[159-work'us]} Lor , [Noah]_134-noah ! ' said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , '_[134-noah] what [a rum creature]_{715-a rum creature} [you]_134-noah are ! Why do n't [you]_134-noah let [the boy]_{437-the boy} alone ? ' '_[134-noah] Let [him]_{437-the boy} alone ! ' said [Noah]_134-noah . '_[134-noah] Why [everybody]_{377-everybody} lets [him]_{437-the boy} alone enough , for the matter of that . Neither [[his]_{437-the boy} father]_{426-his father} nor [[his]_{437-the boy} mother]_{427-his mother} will ever interfere with [him]_{437-the boy} . [All [his]_{437-the boy} relations]_{720-all his relations} let [him]_{437-the boy} have [his]_{437-the boy} own way pretty well . Eh , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ? [He]_{437-the boy} ! [he]_{437-the boy} ! [he]_{437-the boy} ! ' '_{[437-the boy]} Oh , [you]_134-noah queer soul ! ' said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , bursting into a hearty laugh , in which [she]_{158-charlotte} was joined by [Noah]_134-noah ; after which [they]_4843-they both looked scornfully at poor [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , as [he]_123-oliver sat shivering on the box in the coldest corner of [the room]_{432-the room} , and ate the stale pieces which had been specially reserved for [him]_123-oliver . [Noah]_134-noah was [a charity - boy]_{4845-a charity - boy} , but not [a workhouse orphan]_{4846-a workhouse orphan} . [No chance - child]_{4847-no chance - child} was [he]_134-noah , for [he]_134-noah could trace [his]_134-noah genealogy all the way back to [[his]_134-noah parents]_{4848-his parents} , who lived hard by ; [[his]_134-noah mother]_{427-his mother} being [a washerwoman]_{4850-a washerwoman} , and [[his]_134-noah father]_{426-his father} [a drunken soldier]_{4852-a drunken soldier} , discharged with a wooden leg , and a diurnal pension of twopence - halfpenny and an unstateable fraction . [The shop - boys in [the neighbourhood]_{4854-the neighbourhood}]_{4853-the shop - boys in the neighbourhood} had long been in the habit of branding [Noah]_134-noah in [the public streets]_{4855-the public streets} , with the ignominious epithets of '_{[437-the boy]} leathers , ' '_{[437-the boy]} charity , ' and the like ; and [Noah]_134-noah had bourne [them]_{4853-the shop - boys in the neighbourhood} without reply . But , now that fortune had cast in [his]_134-noah way [a nameless orphan , at whom even the meanest]_{4856-a nameless orphan , at whom even the meanest} could point the finger of scorn , [he]_134-noah retorted on [him]_134-noah with interest . This affords charming food for contemplation . It shows [us]_4857-us what [a beautiful thing human nature]_{4858-a beautiful thing human nature} may be made to be ; and how impartially the same amiable qualities are developed in [the finest lord]_{4859-the finest lord} and [the dirtiest charity - boy]_{4860-the dirtiest charity - boy} . [Oliver]_123-oliver had been sojourning at [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's some three weeks or a month . [Mr.]_4862-mr. and [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} - the shop being shut up - were taking [their]_{4853-the shop - boys in the neighbourhood} supper in [the little back - parlour]_{4863-the little back - parlour} , when [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , after several deferential glances at [[his]_{154-mr. sowerberry} wife]_{4864-his wife} , said , '_{[583-my dear]} [[My]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} - ' [He]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was going to say more ; but , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} looking up , with a peculiarly unpropitious aspect , [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} stopped short . '_{[583-my dear]} Well , ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , sharply . '_{[583-my dear]} Nothing , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , nothing , ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} . '_{[583-my dear]} Ugh , [you]_0-i brute ! ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} . '_[0-i] Not at all , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} humbly . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [you]_{583-my dear} did n't want to hear , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . [I]_0-i was only going to say - ' '_[0-i] Oh , do n't tell [me]_0-i what [you]_0-i were going to say , ' interposed [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [nobody]_354-nobody ; do n't consult [me]_0-i , pray . [I]_0-i do n't want to intrude upon [your]_0-i secrets . ' As [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} said this , [she]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} gave an hysterical laugh , which threatened violent consequences . '_[0-i] But , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i want to ask [your]_{583-my dear} advice . ' '_[0-i] No , no , do n't ask [mine]_0-i , ' replied [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , in an affecting manner : '_{[727-somebody else]} ask [somebody else]_{727-somebody else} 's . ' Here , there was another hysterical laugh , which frightened [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} very much . This is a very common and much - approved matrimonial course of treatment , which is often very effective . It at once reduced [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} to begging , as a special favour , to be allowed to say what [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} was most curious to hear . After a short duration , the permission was most graciously conceded . '_{[727-somebody else]} It 's only about [young Twist]_{728-young twist} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} . '_{[728-young twist]} [A very good - looking boy]_{730-a very good - looking boy} , that , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . ' '_{[730-a very good - looking boy]} [He]_{730-a very good - looking boy} need be , for [he]_{730-a very good - looking boy} eats enough , ' observed [the lady]_{679-the lady} . '_{[730-a very good - looking boy]} There 's an expression of melancholy in [his]_{730-a very good - looking boy} face , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' resumed [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , '_{[730-a very good - looking boy]} which is very interesting . [He]_{730-a very good - looking boy} would make [a delightful mute]_{733-a delightful mute} , [my]_0-i love . ' [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} looked up with an expression of considerable wonderment . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} remarked it and , without allowing time for any observation on [the good lady]_{4866-the good lady} 's part , proceeded . '_{[730-a very good - looking boy]} [I]_0-i do n't mean a regular mute to attend [grown - up people]_{734-grown - up people} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , but only for [children]_374-children 's practice . It would be very new to have [a mute]_{737-a mute} in proportion , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . [You]_{583-my dear} may depend upon it , it would have a superb effect . ' [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , who had a good deal of taste in the undertaking way , was much struck by the novelty of this idea ; but , as it would have been compromising [her]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} dignity to have said so , under existing circumstances , [she]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} merely inquired , with much sharpness , why such an obvious suggestion had not presented itself to [[her]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} husband]_{4867-her husband} 's mind before ? [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} rightly construed this , as an acquiescence in [his]_{154-mr. sowerberry} proposition ; it was speedily determined , therefore , that [Oliver]_123-oliver should be at once initiated into the mysteries of the trade ; and , with this view , that [he]_123-oliver should accompany [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4709-his master} on the very next occasion of [his]_123-oliver services being required . The occasion was not long in coming . Half an hour after breakfast next morning , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} entered [the shop]_{675-the shop} ; and supporting [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane against the counter , drew forth [his]_{130-mr. bumble} large leathern pocket - book : from which [he]_{130-mr. bumble} selected a small scrap of paper , which [he]_{130-mr. bumble} handed over to [Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} . '_{[737-a mute]} Aha ! ' said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , glancing over it with a lively countenance ; '_{[737-a mute]} an order for a coffin , eh ? ' '_{[737-a mute]} For a coffin first , and a porochial funeral afterwards , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , fastening the strap of the leathern pocket - book : which , like [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , was very corpulent . '_[160-bayton] [Bayton]_160-bayton , ' said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , looking from the scrap of paper to [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[160-bayton] [I]_0-i never heard the name before . ' [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} shook [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head , as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} replied , '_{[739-obstinate people]} [Obstinate people]_{739-obstinate people} , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} ; very obstinate . Proud , too , [I]_0-i 'm afraid , [sir]_4564-sir . '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} ' Proud , eh ? '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} exclaimed [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} with a sneer . ' Come , that 's too much . '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} ' Oh , it 's sickening , '_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . ' Antimonial , [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} ! '_{[389-the beadle]} ' So it is , '_{[481-the undertaker]} acquiesced [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . ' [We]_4873-we only heard of [the family]_{4874-the family} the night before last , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; ' and [we]_4873-we should n't have known anything about [them]_{4874-the family} , then , only [a woman who lodges in [the same house]_{4876-the same house}]_{4875-a woman who lodges in the same house} made an application to the porochial committee for [them]_{4874-the family} to send [the porochial surgeon]_{4877-the porochial surgeon} to see [a woman as was very bad]_{4878-a woman as was very bad} . [He]_{4877-the porochial surgeon} had gone out to dinner ; but [his]_{4877-the porochial surgeon} '_{[389-the beadle]} prentice which is [a very clever lad]_{743-a very clever lad} sent 'em some medicine in a blacking - bottle , offhand . '_{[481-the undertaker]} ' Ah , there 's promptness , '_{[481-the undertaker]} said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . ' Promptness , indeed ! '_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . ' But what 's the consequence ; what 's the ungrateful behaviour of [these rebels]_{4879-these rebels} , [sir]_4564-sir ? Why , [the husband]_{4881-the husband} sends back word that the medicine wo n't suit [[his]_{4881-the husband} wife]_{4864-his wife} 's complaint , and so [she]_746-she sha n't take it - says [she]_746-she sha n't take it , [sir]_4564-sir ! Good , strong , wholesome medicine , as was given with great success to [two Irish labourers]_{4884-two irish labourers} and [a coal - heaver]_{4885-a coal - heaver} , only a week before - sent ['em]_{4886-'em[389-the beadle]} for nothing , with a blackin'-bottle in , - and [he]_{481-the undertaker} sends back word that [she]_746-she sha n't take it , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' As the atrocity presented itself to [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's mind in full force , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} struck the counter sharply with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane , and became flushed with indignation . '_{[481-the undertaker]} Well , ' said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i ne - ver - did - ' '_[0-i] Never did , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' ejaculated [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . '_[4564-sir] No , nor [nobody]_354-nobody never did ; but now [she]_746-she 's dead , [we]_750-we 've got to bury [her]_746-she ; and that 's the direction ; and the sooner it 's done , the better . ' Thus saying , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} put on [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cocked hat wrong side first , in a fever of parochial excitement ; and flounced out of [the shop]_{675-the shop} . '_{[481-the undertaker]} Why , [he]_{481-the undertaker} was so angry , [Oliver]_123-oliver , that [he]_{481-the undertaker} forgot even to ask after [you]_123-oliver ! ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , looking after the beadle as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} strode down [the street]_{353-the street} . '_{[481-the undertaker]} Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , who had carefully kept [himself]_123-oliver out of sight , during the interview ; and who was shaking from head to foot at the mere recollection of the sound of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's voice . [He]_123-oliver need n't haven taken the trouble to shrink from [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's glance , however ; for [that functionary , on whom]_{4891-that functionary , on whom} the prediction of [the gentleman in the white waistcoat had made a very strong impression]_{4892-the gentleman in the white waistcoat had made a very strong impression} , thought that now [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} had got [Oliver]_123-oliver upon trial the subject was better avoided , until such time as [he]_123-oliver should be firmly bound for seven years , and all danger of [his]_123-oliver being returned upon the hands of [the parish]_{337-the parish} should be thus effectually and legally overcome . '_{[481-the undertaker]} Well , ' said [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , taking up [his]_0-i hat , '_{[481-the undertaker]} the sooner this job is done , the better . [Noah]_134-noah , look after [the shop]_{675-the shop} . [Oliver]_123-oliver , put on [your]_123-oliver cap , and come with [me]_0-i . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver obeyed , and followed [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4709-his master} on [his]_{4709-his master} professional mission . [They]_4896-they walked on , for some time , through [the most crowded and densely inhabited part of [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{4897-the most crowded and densely inhabited part of the town} ; and then , striking down [a narrow street]_{4899-a narrow street} more dirty and miserable than any [they]_4896-they had yet passed through , paused to look for [the house which was the object of]_{4900-the house which was the object of} [their]_4896-they search . [The houses on either side]_{4901-the houses on either side} were high and large , but very old , and tenanted by [people of the poorest class]_{4902-people of the poorest class} : as [their]_{4901-the houses on either side} neglected appearance would have sufficiently denoted , without the concurrent testimony afforded by the squalid looks of [the few men and women who , with folded arms and bodies half doubled , occasionally skulked along]_{4903-the few men and women who , with folded arms and bodies half doubled , occasionally skulked along} . [A great many of [the tenements]_{4905-the tenements}]_{4904-a great many of the tenements} had [shop - fronts]_{4906-shop - fronts} ; but these were fast closed , and mouldering away ; only [the upper rooms]_{4907-the upper rooms} being inhabited . [Some houses which had become insecure from age and decay]_{4908-some houses which had become insecure from age and decay} , were prevented from falling into [the street]_{353-the street} , by huge beams of wood reared against the walls , and firmly planted in [the road]_{4910-the road} ; but even [these crazy dens]_{4911-these crazy dens} seemed to have been selected as the nightly haunts of some houseless wretches , for many of the rough boards which supplied the place of door and window , were wrenched from their positions , to afford an aperture wide enough for the passage of a human body . [The kennel]_{4912-the kennel} was stagnant and filthy . The very rats , which here and there lay putrefying in its rottenness , were hideous with famine . There was neither knocker nor bell - handle at the open door where [Oliver]_123-oliver and [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4709-his master} stopped ; so , groping [his]_123-oliver way cautiously through [the dark passage]_{4914-the dark passage} , and bidding [Oliver]_123-oliver keep close to [him]_123-oliver and not be afraid [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} mounted to the top of [the first flight of stairs]_{4916-the first flight of stairs} . Stumbling against a door on the landing , [he]_{481-the undertaker} rapped at it with [his]_{481-the undertaker} knuckles . It was opened by [a young girl of thirteen or fourteen]_{4917-a young girl of thirteen or fourteen} . [The undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} at once saw enough of what [the room]_{432-the room} contained , to know it was [the apartment to which [he]_{481-the undertaker} had been directed]_{4920-the apartment to which he had been directed} . [He]_{481-the undertaker} stepped in ; [Oliver]_123-oliver followed [him]_{481-the undertaker} . There was no fire in [the room]_{432-the room} ; but [a man]_{469-a man} was crouching , mechanically , over the empty stove . [An old woman]_{447-an old woman} , too , had drawn a low stool to the cold hearth , and was sitting beside [him]_{481-the undertaker} . There were [some ragged children]_{4924-some ragged children} in another corner ; and in a small recess , opposite the door , there lay upon the ground , something covered with an old blanket . [Oliver]_123-oliver shuddered as [he]_123-oliver cast [his]_123-oliver eyes toward [the place]_{4925-the place} , and crept involuntarily closer to [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4709-his master} ; for though it was covered up , [the boy]_{437-the boy} felt that it was a corpse . [The man]_{4928-the man} 's face was thin and very pale ; [his]_{4928-the man} hair and beard were grizzly ; [his]_{4928-the man} eyes were bloodshot . [The old woman]_{4576-the old woman} 's face was wrinkled ; [her]_{4576-the old woman} two remaining teeth protruded over [her]_{4576-the old woman} under lip ; and [her]_{4576-the old woman} eyes were bright and piercing . [Oliver]_123-oliver was afraid to look at either [her]_{4576-the old woman} or [the man]_{4928-the man} . They seemed so like the rats [he]_123-oliver had seen outside . '_[123-oliver] [Nobody]_354-nobody shall go near [her]_754-her , ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} , starting fiercely up , as [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} approached [the recess]_{4933-the recess} . '_[354-nobody] Keep back ! Damn [you]_754-her , keep back , if [you]_754-her 've a life to lose ! ' '_{[755-my good man]} Nonsense , [[my]_0-i good man]_{755-my good man} , ' said [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} , who was pretty well used to misery in all its shapes . '_{[755-my good man]} Nonsense ! ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_754-her , ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} : clenching [his]_{4928-the man} hands , and stamping furiously on the floor , - '_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_754-her [I]_0-i wo n't have [her]_754-her put into the ground . [She]_754-her could n't rest there . The worms would worry [her]_754-her - not eat [her]_754-her - [she]_754-her is so worn away . ' [The undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} offered no reply to this raving ; but producing a tape from [his]_{481-the undertaker} pocket , knelt down for a moment by the side of the body . '_[754-her] Ah ! ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} : bursting into tears , and sinking on [his]_{4928-the man} knees at the feet of [the dead woman]_{4938-the dead woman} ; '_[754-her] kneel down , kneel down - kneel round [her]_754-her , every one of [you]_754-her , and mark [my]_0-i words ! [I]_0-i say [she]_754-her was starved to death . [I]_0-i never knew how bad [she]_754-her was , till the fever came upon [her]_754-her ; and then [her]_754-her bones were starting through the skin . There was neither fire nor candle ; [she]_754-her died in the dark - in the dark ! [She]_754-her could n't even see [[her]_754-her children]_{756-her children} 's faces , though [we]_757-we heard [her]_754-her gasping out [their]_{756-her children} names . [I]_0-i begged for [her]_754-her in [the streets]_{758-the streets} : and [they]_759-they sent [me]_0-i to [prison]_760-prison . When [I]_0-i came back , [she]_754-her was dying ; and all the blood in [my]_0-i heart has dried up , for [they]_759-they starved [her]_754-her to death . [I]_0-i swear it before [the God that saw it]_{761-the god that saw it} ! [They]_759-they starved [her]_754-her ! ' [He]_0-i twined [his]_0-i hands in [his]_0-i hair ; and , with a loud scream , rolled grovelling upon the floor : [his]_0-i eyes fixed , and the foam covering [his]_0-i lips . [The terrified children]_{4939-the terrified children} cried bitterly ; but [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} , who had hitherto remained as quiet as if [she]_{4576-the old woman} had been wholly deaf to all that passed , menaced [them]_{4939-the terrified children} into silence . Having unloosened the cravat of [the man who still remained extended on the ground]_{4941-the man who still remained extended on the ground} , [she]_{4576-the old woman} tottered towards [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} . '_[759-they] [She]_754-her was [[my]_0-i daughter]_{762-my daughter} , ' said [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} , nodding [her]_{4576-the old woman} head in the direction of the corpse ; and speaking with an idiotic leer , more ghastly than even the presence of death in such a place . '_[754-her] Lord , [Lord]_763-lord ! Well , it is strange that [I]_0-i who gave birth to [her]_754-her , and was [a woman then]_{764-a woman then} , should be alive and merry now , and [she]_754-her lying there : so cold and stiff ! [Lord]_765-lord , [Lord]_766-lord ! - to think of it ; it 's as good as a play - as good as a play ! ' As [the wretched creature]_{4944-the wretched creature} mumbled and chuckled in [her]_{4576-the old woman} hideous merriment , [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} turned to go away . '_[765-lord] Stop , stop ! ' said [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} in a loud whisper . '_[765-lord] Will [she]_754-her be buried to - morrow , or next day , or to - night ? [I]_0-i laid [her]_754-her out ; and [I]_0-i must walk , [you]_767-you know . Send [me]_0-i a large cloak : a good warm one : for it is bitter cold . [We]_768-we should have cake and wine , too , before [we]_768-we go ! Never mind ; send some bread - only a loaf of bread and a cup of water . Shall [we]_768-we have some bread , [dear]_769-dear ? ' [she]_{4576-the old woman} said eagerly : catching at [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's coat , as [he]_769-dear once more moved towards the door . '_[769-dear] Yes , yes , ' said [the undertaker,'of course]_{4948-the undertaker,'of course} . Anything [you]_{4576-the old woman} like ! '_[769-dear] [He]_769-dear disengaged [himself]_769-dear from [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} 's grasp ; and , drawing [Oliver]_123-oliver after [him]_769-dear , hurried away . The next day , [the family]_{4874-the family} having been meanwhile relieved with a half - quartern loaf and a piece of cheese , left with [them]_{4874-the family} by [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , [Oliver]_123-oliver and [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4709-his master} returned to [the miserable abode]_{773-the miserable abode} ; where [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had already arrived , accompanied by [four men from [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} , who were to act as [bearers]_776-bearers]_{774-four men from the workhouse , who were to act as bearers} . An old black cloak had been thrown over the rags of [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} and [the man]_{4928-the man} ; and the bare coffin having been screwed down , was hoisted on the shoulders of [the bearers]_{779-the bearers} , and carried into [the street]_{353-the street} . ' Now , [you]_{4576-the old woman} must put [your]_{4576-the old woman} best leg foremost , [old lady]_{4949-old lady} ! '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} whispered [Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} in [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} 's ear ; ' [we]_4950-we are rather late ; and it wo n't do , to keep [the clergyman]_{4951-the clergyman} waiting . Move on , [[my]_{154-mr. sowerberry} men]_{4952-my men} , - as quick as [you]_{4952-my men} like ! '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} Thus directed , [the bearers]_{779-the bearers} trotted on under [their]_{779-the bearers} light burden ; and [the two mourners]_{783-the two mourners} kept as near [them]_{779-the bearers} , as [they]_{783-the two mourners} could . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} and [Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} walked at a good smart pace in front ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver , whose legs were not so long as [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4709-his master} 's , ran by the side . There was not so great a necessity for hurrying as [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} had anticipated , however ; for when [they]_{779-the bearers} reached [the obscure corner of [the churchyard]_{786-the churchyard} in which the nettles grew]_{785-the obscure corner of the churchyard in which the nettles grew} , and where [the parish graves]_{787-the parish graves} were made , [the clergyman]_{4951-the clergyman} had not arrived ; and [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} , who was sitting by [the vestry - room fire]_{790-the vestry - room fire} , seemed to think it by no means improbable that it might be an hour or so , before [he]_{789-the clerk} came . So , [they]_{779-the bearers} put [the bier]_{791-the bier} on the brink of [the grave]_{792-the grave} ; and [the two mourners]_{783-the two mourners} waited patiently in the damp clay , with a cold rain drizzling down , while [the ragged boys whom the spectacle]_{794-the ragged boys whom the spectacle} had attracted into [the churchyard]_{786-the churchyard} played a noisy game at hide - and - seek among the tombstones , or varied [their]_{794-the ragged boys whom the spectacle} amusements by jumping backwards and forwards over the coffin . [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} and [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , being [personal friends of [the clerk]_{789-the clerk}]_{796-personal friends of the clerk} , sat by the fire with [him]_{789-the clerk} , and read the paper . At length , after a lapse of something more than an hour , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , and [Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , and [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} , were seen running towards [the grave]_{792-the grave} . Immediately afterwards , [the clergyman]_{4951-the clergyman} appeared : putting on [his]_{4951-the clergyman} surplice as [he]_{4951-the clergyman} came along . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} then thrashed [a boy or two]_{801-a boy or two} , to keep up appearances ; and [the reverend gentleman , having read as much of the burial service as could be compressed into four minutes]_{802-the reverend gentleman , having read as much of the burial service as could be compressed into four minutes} , gave [his]_{4951-the clergyman} surplice to [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} , and walked away again . ' Now , [Bill]_161-sikes ! '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} to [the grave - digger]_{804-the grave - digger} . ' Fill up ! '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} It was no very difficult task , for the grave was so full , that the uppermost coffin was within a few feet of the surface . [The grave - digger]_{804-the grave - digger} shovelled in the earth ; stamped it loosely down with [his]_{804-the grave - digger} feet : shouldered [his]_{804-the grave - digger} spade ; and walked off , followed by [the boys]_{486-the boys} , who murmured very loud complaints at the fun being over so soon . ' Come , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} good fellow]_{4953-my good fellow} ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , tapping [the man on the back]_{807-the man on the back} . ' [They]_4954-they want to shut up [the yard]_{4955-the yard} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [The man who had never once moved , since [he]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} had taken [his]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} station by [the grave side]_{809-the grave side}]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} , started , raised [his]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} head , stared at [the person who had addressed [him]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side}]_{810-the person who had addressed him} , walked forward for a few paces ; and fell down in a swoon . [The crazy old woman]_{811-the crazy old woman} was too much occupied in bewailing the loss of [her]_{811-the crazy old woman} cloak which [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} had taken off , to pay [him]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} any attention ; so [they]_813-they threw a can of cold water over [him]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} ; and when [he]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} came to , saw [him]_{808-the man who had never once moved , since he had taken his station by the grave side} safely out of [the churchyard]_{786-the churchyard} , locked the gate , and departed on [their]_813-they different ways . ' Well , [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , as [they]_813-they walked [home]_4804-home , ' how do [you]_123-oliver like it ? '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} ' Pretty well , thank [you]_{154-mr. sowerberry} , [sir]_4564-sir '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , with considerable hesitation . ' Not very much , [sir]_4564-sir . '_[123-oliver] ' Ah , [you]_123-oliver 'll get used to it in time , [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} . ' Nothing when [you]_123-oliver are used to it , [[my]_{154-mr. sowerberry} boy]_{601-my boy} . '_{[154-mr. sowerberry]} [Oliver]_123-oliver wondered , in [his]_123-oliver own mind , whether it had taken a very long time to get [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} used to it . But [he]_123-oliver thought it better not to ask the question ; and walked back to [the shop]_{675-the shop} : thinking over all [he]_123-oliver had seen and heard . CHAPTER VI [OLIVER]_123-oliver , BEING GOADED BY THE TAUNTS OF [NOAH]_134-noah , ROUSES INTO ACTION , AND RATHER ASTONISHES [HIM]_123-oliver The month 's trial over , [Oliver]_123-oliver was formally apprenticed . It was a nice sickly season just at this time . In commercial phrase , coffins were looking up ; and , in the course of a few weeks , [Oliver]_123-oliver acquired a great deal of experience . The success of [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} 's ingenious speculation , exceeded even [his]_123-oliver most sanguine hopes . [The oldest inhabitants]_{817-the oldest inhabitants} recollected no period at which measles had been so prevalent , or so fatal to infant existence ; and many were the mournful processions which [little Oliver]_123-oliver headed , in a hat - band reaching down to [his]_123-oliver knees , to the indescribable admiration and emotion of all [the mothers in [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{818-the mothers in the town} . As [Oliver]_123-oliver accompanied [[his]_123-oliver master]_{4709-his master} in most of [his]_123-oliver adult expeditions too , in order that [he]_123-oliver might acquire that equanimity of demeanour and full command of nerve which was essential to a finished undertaker , [he]_123-oliver had many opportunities of observing the beautiful resignation and fortitude with which [some strong - minded people]_{821-some strong - minded people} bear [their]_{821-some strong - minded people} trials and losses . For instance ; when [Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} had an order for the burial of [some rich old lady]_{822-some rich old lady} or [gentleman]_{823-gentleman} , who was surrounded by a great number of [nephews]_824-nephews and [nieces , who had been perfectly inconsolable during the previous illness , and whose grief had been wholly irrepressible even on the most public occasions]_{825-nieces , who had been perfectly inconsolable during the previous illness , and whose grief had been wholly irrepressible even on the most public occasions} , [they]_826-they would be as happy among [themselves]_826-they as need be - quite cheerful and contented - conversing together with as much freedom and gaiety , as if nothing whatever had happened to disturb [them]_826-they . [Husbands]_827-husbands , too , bore the loss of [[their]_827-husbands wives]_{828-their wives} with the most heroic calmness . [Wives]_829-wives , again , put on weeds for [[their]_829-wives husbands]_{830-their husbands} , as if , so far from grieving in the garb of sorrow , [they]_829-wives had made up [their]_829-wives minds to render it as becoming and attractive as possible . It was observable , too , that [ladies]_831-ladies and [gentlemen who were in passions of anguish during the ceremony of interment]_{832-gentlemen who were in passions of anguish during the ceremony of interment} , recovered almost as soon as [they]_{832-gentlemen who were in passions of anguish during the ceremony of interment} reached [home]_4804-home , and became quite composed before the tea - drinking was over . All this was very pleasant and improving to see ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver beheld it with great admiration . That [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was moved to resignation by the example of [these good people]_{834-these good people} , [I]_0-i can not , although [I]_0-i am [[his]_123-oliver biographer]_{835-his biographer} , undertake to affirm with any degree of confidence ; but [I]_0-i can most distinctly say , that for many months [he]_123-oliver continued meekly to submit to the domination and ill - treatment of [Noah Claypole]_134-noah : who used [him]_123-oliver far worse than before , now that [his]_134-noah jealousy was roused by seeing [the new boy promoted to the black stick and hatband]_{836-the new boy promoted to the black stick and hatband} , while [he]_134-noah , [the old one]_{837-the old one} , remained stationary in the muffin - cap and leathers . [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} treated [him]_123-oliver ill , because [Noah]_134-noah did ; and [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} was [[his]_123-oliver decided enemy]_{838-his decided enemy} , because [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was disposed to be [[his]_123-oliver friend]_{839-his friend} ; so , between these three on one side , and a glut of funerals on the other , [Oliver]_123-oliver was not altogether as comfortable as the hungry pig was , when [he]_123-oliver was shut up , by mistake , in [the grain department of [a brewery]_{841-a brewery}]_{840-the grain department of a brewery} . And now , [I]_0-i come to a very important passage in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's history ; for [I]_0-i have to record an act , slight and unimportant perhaps in appearance , but which indirectly produced a material change in all [his]_123-oliver future prospects and proceedings . One day , [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Noah]_134-noah had descended into [the kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} at the usual dinner - hour , to banquet upon a small joint of mutton - a pound and a half of the worst end of the neck - when [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} being called out of the way , there ensued a brief interval of time , which [Noah Claypole]_134-noah , being hungry and vicious , considered [he]_134-noah could not possibly devote to a worthier purpose than aggravating and tantalising young [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver . Intent upon this innocent amusement , [Noah]_134-noah put [his]_134-noah feet on the table - cloth ; and pulled [Oliver]_123-oliver 's hair ; and twitched [his]_123-oliver ears ; and expressed [his]_134-noah opinion that [he]_123-oliver was [a ' sneak ']_{4959-a ' sneak '[134-noah]} ; and furthermore announced [his]_134-noah intention of coming to see [him]_123-oliver hanged , whenever that desirable event should take place ; and entered upon various topics of petty annoyance , like [a malicious and ill - conditioned charity - boy]_{843-a malicious and ill - conditioned charity - boy} as [he]_123-oliver was . But , making [Oliver]_123-oliver cry , [Noah]_134-noah attempted to be more facetious still ; and in [his]_134-noah attempt , did what [many]_844-many sometimes do to this day , when [they]_844-many want to be funny . [He]_134-noah got rather personal . ' [Work'us]_159-work'us , '_[134-noah] said [Noah]_134-noah , ' how 's [[your]_159-work'us mother]_{4960-your mother} ? '_[134-noah] ' [She]_{4960-your mother} 's dead , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver ; ' do n't [you]_134-noah say anything about [her]_{4960-your mother} to [me]_123-oliver ! '_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver 's colour rose as [he]_123-oliver said this ; [he]_123-oliver breathed quickly ; and there was a curious working of the mouth and nostrils , which [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah thought must be the immediate precursor of a violent fit of crying . Under this impression [he]_123-oliver returned to the charge . ' What did [she]_{4960-your mother} die of , [Work'us]_159-work'us ? '_[134-noah] said [Noah]_134-noah . ' Of a broken heart , [some of [[our]_4962-our old nurses]_{4963-our old nurses}]_{4961-some of our old nurses} told [me]_123-oliver , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver : more as if [he]_123-oliver were talking to [himself]_123-oliver , than answering [Noah]_134-noah . ' [I]_123-oliver think [I]_123-oliver know what it must be to die of that ! '_[123-oliver] ' Tol de rol lol lol , right fol lairy , [Work'us]_159-work'us , '_[134-noah] said [Noah]_134-noah , as a tear rolled down [Oliver]_123-oliver 's cheek . ' What 's set [you]_134-noah a snivelling now ? '_[134-noah] ' Not [you]_134-noah , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , sharply . ' There ; that 's enough . Do n't say anything more to [me]_123-oliver about [her]_845-she ; [you]_134-noah 'd better not ! '_[123-oliver] ' Better not ! '_[134-noah] exclaimed [Noah]_134-noah . ' Well ! Better not ! [Work'us]_159-work'us , do n't be impudent . [[Your]_159-work'us mother]_{4960-your mother} , too ! [She]_845-she was [a nice '_[134-noah] un]_{4965-a nice ' un} [she]_845-she was . Oh , Lor ! ' And here , [Noah]_134-noah nodded [his]_134-noah head expressively ; and curled up as much of [his]_134-noah small red nose as muscular action could collect together , for the occasion . '_[846-yer] [Yer]_846-yer know , [Work'us]_159-work'us , ' continued [Noah]_134-noah , emboldened by [Oliver]_123-oliver 's silence , and speaking in a jeering tone of affected pity : of all tones the most annoying : '_[846-yer] [Yer]_846-yer know , [Work'us]_159-work'us , it ca n't be helped now ; and of course [yer]_846-yer could n't help it then ; and [I]_0-i am very sorry for it ; and [I]_0-i 'm sure [we]_4966-we all are , and pity [yer]_846-yer very much . But [yer]_846-yer must know , [Work'us]_159-work'us , [[yer]_846-yer mother]_{4967-yer mother} was a regular right - down bad '_[846-yer] un . ' '_[846-yer] What did [you]_846-yer say ? ' inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver , looking up very quickly . '_[846-yer] A regular right - down bad ' un , [Work'us]_159-work'us , '_[134-noah] replied [Noah]_134-noah , coolly . ' And it 's a great deal better , [Work'us]_159-work'us , that [she]_{4967-yer mother} died when [she]_{4967-yer mother} did , or else [she]_{4967-yer mother} 'd have been hard labouring in [Bridewell]_14-bridewell , or transported , or hung ; which is more likely than either , is n't it ? '_{[162-crimson]} [Crimson]_162-crimson with fury , [Oliver]_123-oliver started up ; overthrew the chair and table ; seized [Noah]_134-noah by the throat ; shook [him]_134-noah , in the violence of [his]_123-oliver rage , till [his]_134-noah teeth chattered in [his]_134-noah head ; and collecting [his]_123-oliver whole force into one heavy blow , felled [him]_134-noah to the ground . A minute ago , [the boy]_{437-the boy} had looked [the quiet child]_{848-the quiet child} , mild , dejected creature that harsh treatment had made [him]_{437-the boy} . But [his]_{437-the boy} spirit was roused at last ; the cruel insult to [[his]_{437-the boy} dead mother]_{849-his dead mother} had set [his]_{437-the boy} blood on fire . [His]_{437-the boy} breast heaved ; [his]_{437-the boy} attitude was erect ; [his]_{437-the boy} eye bright and vivid ; [his]_{437-the boy} whole person changed , as [he]_{437-the boy} stood glaring over [the cowardly tormentor who now lay crouching at [his]_{437-the boy} feet]_{850-the cowardly tormentor who now lay crouching at his feet} ; and defied [him]_{437-the boy} with an energy [he]_{437-the boy} had never known before . ' [He]_134-noah 'll murder [me]_134-noah ! '_[134-noah] blubbered [Noah]_134-noah . ' [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ! [missis]_4968-missis ! Here 's [the new boy]_{701-the new boy} a murdering of [me]_134-noah ! Help ! help ! [Oliver]_123-oliver 's gone mad ! [Char - lotte]_{163-char - lotte} ! '_[134-noah] [Noah]_134-noah 's shouts were responded to , by a loud scream from [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , and a louder from [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} ; [the former of whom]_{851-the former of whom} rushed into [the kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} by a side - door , while [the latter]_{853-the latter} paused on the staircase till [she]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} was quite certain that it was consistent with the preservation of human life , to come further down . ' Oh , [[you]_123-oliver little wretch]_{4970-you little wretch} ! '_{[158-charlotte]} screamed [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} : seizing [Oliver]_123-oliver with [her]_{158-charlotte} utmost force , which was about equal to that of [a moderately strong man in particularly good training]_{854-a moderately strong man in particularly good training} . ' Oh , [you]_123-oliver little un - grate - ful , mur - de - rous , [hor - rid villain]_{4971-hor - rid villain} ! '_{[158-charlotte]} And between every syllable , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} gave [Oliver]_123-oliver a blow with all [her]_{158-charlotte} might : accompanying it with a scream , for the benefit of [society]_855-society . [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} 's fist was by no means a light one ; but , lest it should not be effectual in calming [Oliver]_123-oliver 's wrath , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} plunged into [the kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} , and assisted to hold [him]_123-oliver with one hand , while [she]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} scratched [his]_123-oliver face with the other . In this favourable position of affairs , [Noah]_134-noah rose from the ground , and pommelled [him]_123-oliver behind . This was rather too violent exercise to last long . When [they]_857-they were all wearied out , and could tear and beat no longer , [they]_857-they dragged [Oliver]_123-oliver , struggling and shouting , but nothing daunted , into the dust - cellar , and there locked [him]_123-oliver up . This being done , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} sunk into a chair , and burst into tears . ' Bless [her]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , [she]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} 's going off ! '_{[158-charlotte]} said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . ' A glass of water , [Noah]_134-noah , [dear]_769-dear . Make haste ! '_{[158-charlotte]} ' Oh ! [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} : speaking as well as [she]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} could , through a deficiency of breath , and a sufficiency of cold water , which [Noah]_134-noah had poured over [her]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} head and shoulders . ' Oh ! [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , what a mercy [we]_4973-we have not all been murdered in [our]_4973-we beds ! '_[134-noah] ' Ah ! mercy indeed , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_[0-i] was the reply . [I]_0-i only hope this 'll teach [master]_711-master not to have any more of these dreadful creatures , that are born to be [murderers]_{859-murderers} and [robbers]_860-robbers from [their]_861-their very cradle . [Poor Noah]_{164-poor noah} ! [He]_{164-poor noah} was all but killed , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , when [I]_0-i come in . ' '_{[863-poor fellow]} [Poor fellow]_{863-poor fellow} ! ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} : looking piteously on [the charity - boy]_{4834-the charity - boy} . [Noah]_{164-poor noah} , whose top waistcoat - button might have been somewhere on a level with the crown of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's head , rubbed [his]_{164-poor noah} eyes with the inside of [his]_{164-poor noah} wrists while this commiseration was bestowed upon [him]_{164-poor noah} , and performed some affecting tears and sniffs . '_{[863-poor fellow]} What 's to be done ! ' exclaimed [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} . '_{[863-poor fellow]} [[Your]_864-your master]_{865-your master} 's not at [home]_4804-home ; there 's not [a man]_{469-a man} in [the house]_{4595-the house} , and [he]_{865-your master} 'll kick that door down in ten minutes . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver 's vigorous plunges against the bit of timber in question , rendered this occurance highly probable . '_{[865-your master]} Dear , [dear]_769-dear ! [I]_0-i do n't know , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , '_[0-i] unless [we]_871-we send for [the police - officers]_{872-the police - officers} . ' '_{[873-the millingtary]} Or [the millingtary]_{873-the millingtary} , ' suggested [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . '_{[873-the millingtary]} No , no , ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} : bethinking [herself]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} of [[Oliver]_123-oliver 's old friend]_{4976-oliver 's old friend} . '_{[873-the millingtary]} Run to [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [Noah]_134-noah , and tell [him]_{130-mr. bumble} to come [here]_351-here directly , and not to lose a minute ; never mind [your]_134-noah cap ! Make haste ! [You]_134-noah can hold a knife to that black eye , as [you]_134-noah run along . It 'll keep the swelling down . ' [Noah]_134-noah stopped to make no reply , but started off at [his]_134-noah fullest speed ; and very much it astonished [the people who were out walking]_{4977-the people who were out walking} , to see [a charity - boy]_{4845-a charity - boy} tearing through [the streets pell - mell]_{4979-the streets pell - mell} , with no cap on [his]_{4845-a charity - boy} head , and a clasp - knife at [his]_{4845-a charity - boy} eye . CHAPTER VII [OLIVER CONTINUES REFRACTORY Noah Claypole]_165-noah ran along [the streets]_{758-the streets} at [his]_134-noah swiftest pace , and paused not once for breath , until [he]_134-noah reached [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} - gate . Having rested [here]_351-here , for a minute or so , to collect a good burst of sobs and an imposing show of tears and terror , [he]_134-noah knocked loudly at the wicket ; and presented such a rueful face to [the aged pauper who opened it]_{4983-the aged pauper who opened it} , that even [he]_134-noah , who saw nothing but rueful faces about [him]_134-noah at the best of times , started back in astonishment . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Why , what 's the matter with [the boy]_{437-the boy} ! ' said [the old pauper]_{4984-the old pauper} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ! [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ! ' cried [Noah]_165-noah , with well - affected dismay : and in tones so loud and agitated , that [they]_4985-they not only caught the ear of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , who happened to be hard by , but alarmed [him]_{130-mr. bumble} so much that [he]_{130-mr. bumble} rushed into [the yard]_{4955-the yard} without [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cocked hat , - which is a very curious and remarkable circumstance : as showing that even [a beadle , acted upon a sudden and powerful impulse]_{4987-a beadle , acted upon a sudden and powerful impulse} , may be afflicted with a momentary visitation of loss of self - possession , and forgetfulness of personal dignity . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Oh , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' said [Noah]_165-noah : '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Oliver]_123-oliver , [sir]_4564-sir , - [Oliver]_123-oliver has - ' '_[123-oliver] What ? What ? ' interposed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} : with a gleam of pleasure in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} metallic eyes . '_[123-oliver] Not run away ; [he]_123-oliver has n't run away , has [he]_123-oliver , [Noah]_165-noah ? ' '_[4564-sir] No , [sir]_4564-sir , no . Not run away , [sir]_4564-sir , but [he]_123-oliver 's turned wicious , ' replied [Noah]_165-noah . '_[123-oliver] [He]_123-oliver tried to murder [me]_0-i , [sir]_4564-sir ; and then [he]_123-oliver tried to murder [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ; and then missis . Oh ! what dreadful pain it is ! Such agony , please , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' And here , [Noah]_165-noah writhed and twisted [his]_165-noah body into an extensive variety of eel - like positions ; thereby giving [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} to understand that , from the violent and sanguinary onset of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , [he]_165-noah had sustained severe internal injury and damage , from which [he]_165-noah was at that moment suffering the acutest torture . When [Noah]_165-noah saw that the intelligence [he]_165-noah communicated perfectly paralysed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [he]_165-noah imparted additional effect thereunto , by bewailing [his]_165-noah dreadful wounds ten times louder than before ; and when [he]_165-noah observed [a gentleman in a white waistcoat crossing [the yard]_{4955-the yard}]_{4988-a gentleman in a white waistcoat crossing the yard} , [he]_165-noah was more tragic in [his]_165-noah lamentations than ever : rightly conceiving it highly expedient to attract the notice , and rouse the indignation , of [the gentleman aforesaid]_{4990-the gentleman aforesaid} . [The gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} 's notice was very soon attracted ; for [he]_165-noah had not walked three paces , when [he]_165-noah turned angrily round , and inquired what [that young cur]_{4992-that young cur} was howling for , and why [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} did not favour [him]_165-noah with something which would render the series of vocular exclamations so designated , an involuntary process ? '_[4564-sir] It 's [a poor boy from the free - school]_{882-a poor boy from the free - school} , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_[4564-sir] who has been nearly murdered - all but murdered , [sir]_4564-sir , - by [young Twist]_123-oliver . ' '_[123-oliver] By [Jove]_166-jove ! ' exclaimed [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} , stopping short . '_[166-jove] [I]_0-i knew it ! [I]_0-i felt a strange presentiment from the very first , that [that audacious young savage]_{885-that audacious young savage} would come to be hung ! ' '_{[885-that audacious young savage]} [He]_{885-that audacious young savage} has likewise attempted , [sir]_4564-sir , to murder [the female servant]_{887-the female servant} , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with a face of ashy paleness . '_{[887-the female servant]} And [[his]_{885-that audacious young savage} missis]_{888-his missis} , ' interposed [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . '_{[887-the female servant]} And [[his]_{885-that audacious young savage} master]_{4709-his master} , too , [I]_0-i think [you]_0-i said , [Noah]_134-noah ? ' added [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[134-noah] No ! [he]_{4709-his master} 's out , or [he]_{4709-his master} would have murdered [him]_{4709-his master} , ' replied [Noah]_134-noah . '_{[4709-his master]} [He]_{4709-his master} said [he]_{4709-his master} wanted to . ' '_{[4709-his master]} Ah ! Said [he]_{4709-his master} wanted to , did [he]_{4709-his master} , [[my]_0-i boy]_{601-my boy} ? ' inquired [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} . '_{[4709-his master]} Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Noah]_134-noah . '_[4564-sir] And please , [sir]_4564-sir , [missis]_4968-missis wants to know whether [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} can spare time to step up there , directly , and flog [him]_{4709-his master} - 'cause [master]_711-master 's out . '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} ' Certainly , [[my]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} boy]_{601-my boy} ; certainly , '_{[4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat]} said [the gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4621-the gentleman in the white waistcoat} : smiling benignly , and patting [Noah]_134-noah 's head , which was about three inches higher than [his]_0-i own . ' [You]_{130-mr. bumble} 're_{[668-a good boy]} [a good boy]_{668-a good boy} - [a very good boy]_{896-a very good boy} . Here 's a penny for [you]_{130-mr. bumble} . [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , just step up to [Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} 's with [your]_{130-mr. bumble} cane , and see what 's best to be done . Do n't spare [him]_{4709-his master} , [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} No , [I]_0-i will not , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . And the cocked hat and cane having been , by this time , adjusted to [[their]_4998-their owner]_{4999-their owner} 's satisfaction , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} and [Noah Claypole]_134-noah betook [themselves]_4998-their with all speed to [[the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's shop]_{4808-the undertaker 's shop} . Here the position of affairs had not at all improved . [Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} had not yet returned , and [Oliver]_123-oliver continued to kick , with undiminished vigour , at the cellar - door . The accounts of [his]_123-oliver ferocity as related by [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} and [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , were of so startling a nature , that [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} judged it prudent to parley , before opening the door . With this view [he]_{130-mr. bumble} gave a kick at the outside , by way of prelude ; and , then , applying [his]_{130-mr. bumble} mouth to the keyhole , said , in a deep and impressive tone : '_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver ! ' '_[0-i] Come ; [you]_0-i let [me]_0-i out ! ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , from the inside . '_[0-i] Do [you]_123-oliver know this here voice , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[123-oliver] Yes , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[123-oliver] Ai n't [you]_0-i afraid of it , [sir]_4564-sir ? Ai n't [you]_0-i a - trembling while [I]_0-i speak , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[4564-sir] No ! ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , boldly . An answer so different from the one [he]_123-oliver had expected to elicit , and was in the habit of receiving , staggered [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} not a little . [He]_123-oliver stepped back from the keyhole ; drew [himself]_123-oliver up to [his]_123-oliver full height ; and looked from one to another of [the three bystanders]_{5002-the three bystanders} , in mute astonishment . '_[4564-sir] Oh , [you]_0-i know , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} must be mad , ' said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [No boy in half [his]_{130-mr. bumble} senses]_{900-no boy in half his senses} could venture to speak so to [you]_0-i . ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} It 's not Madness , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , after a few moments of deep meditation . '_[4974-ma'am] It 's Meat . ' '_[4974-ma'am] What ? ' exclaimed [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} . '_[4974-ma'am] Meat , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , meat , ' replied [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with stern emphasis . '_[4974-ma'am] [You]_0-i 've over - fed [him]_{130-mr. bumble} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am . [You]_0-i 've raised a artificial soul and spirit in [him]_{130-mr. bumble} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am unbecoming [a person of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} condition]_{905-a person of his condition} : as the board , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , who are [practical philosophers]_{906-practical philosophers} , will tell [you]_0-i . What have [paupers]_534-paupers to do with soul or spirit ? It 's quite enough that [we]_908-we let ['em]_908-we have live bodies . If [you]_0-i had kept [the boy]_{437-the boy} on gruel , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , this would never have happened . '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} ' [Dear]_769-dear , [dear]_769-dear ! '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} ejaculated [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , piously raising [her]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} eyes to the kitchen ceiling : ' this comes of being liberal ! '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} The liberality of [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} to [Oliver]_123-oliver , had consisted of a profuse bestowal upon [him]_123-oliver of all the dirty odds and ends which [nobody else]_{909-nobody else} would eat ; so there was a great deal of meekness and self - devotion in [her]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} voluntarily remaining under [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's heavy accusation . Of which , to do [her]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} justice , [she]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} was wholly innocent , in thought , word , or deed . ' Ah ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , when [the lady]_{679-the lady} brought [her]_{679-the lady} eyes down to earth again ; ' the only thing that can be done now , that [I]_{130-mr. bumble} know of , is to leave [him]_{437-the boy} in [the cellar]_{5007-the cellar} for a day or so , till [he]_{437-the boy} 's a little starved down ; and then to take [him]_{437-the boy} out , and keep [him]_{437-the boy} on gruel all through the apprenticeship . [He]_{437-the boy} comes of [a bad family]_{5008-a bad family} . Excitable natures , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} ! Both [the nurse]_{342-the nurse} and [doctor]_5010-doctor said , that [that mother of [his]_{437-the boy}]_{5011-that mother of his} made [her]_{5011-that mother of his} way here , against difficulties and pain that would have killed [any well - disposed woman]_{5012-any well - disposed woman} , weeks before . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} At this point of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's discourse , [Oliver]_123-oliver , just hearing enough to know that some allusion was being made to [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{427-his mother} , recommenced kicking , with a violence that rendered every other sound inaudible . [Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} returned at this juncture . [Oliver]_123-oliver 's offence having been explained to [him]_123-oliver , with such exaggerations as [the ladies]_{4649-the ladies} thought best calculated to rouse [his]_123-oliver ire , [he]_123-oliver unlocked the cellar - door in a twinkling , and dragged [[his]_123-oliver rebellious apprentice]_{913-his rebellious apprentice} out , by the collar . [Oliver]_123-oliver 's clothes had been torn in the beating [he]_123-oliver had received ; [his]_123-oliver face was bruised and scratched ; and [his]_123-oliver hair scattered over [his]_123-oliver forehead . The angry flush had not disappeared , however ; and when [he]_123-oliver was pulled out of [[his]_123-oliver prison]_{914-his prison} , [he]_123-oliver scowled boldly on [Noah]_134-noah , and looked quite undismayed . ' Now , [you]_123-oliver are [a nice young fellow]_{5013-a nice young fellow} , ai n't [you]_123-oliver ? '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} ; giving [Oliver]_123-oliver a shake , and a box on the ear . ' [He]_123-oliver called [[my]_123-oliver mother]_{5014-my mother} names , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Well , and what if [he]_123-oliver did , [[you]_123-oliver little ungrateful wretch]_{5015-you little ungrateful wretch} ? '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} . ' [She]_{5014-my mother} deserved what [he]_123-oliver said , and worse . '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} ' [She]_{5014-my mother} did n't '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [She]_{5014-my mother} did , '_{[157-mrs. sowerberry]} said [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} . ' It 's a lie ! '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} burst into a flood of tears . This flood of tears left [Mr. Sowerberry]_{154-mr. sowerberry} no alternative . If [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} had hesitated for one instant to punish [Oliver]_123-oliver most severely , it must be quite clear to [every experienced reader]_{915-every experienced reader} that [he]_123-oliver would have been , according to all precedents in disputes of matrimony established , [a brute]_{916-a brute} , [an unnatural husband]_{917-an unnatural husband} , [an insulting creature]_{918-an insulting creature} , a base imitation of [a man]_{469-a man} , and various other agreeable characters too numerous for recital within the limits of this chapter . To do [him]_123-oliver justice , [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was , as far as [his]_{154-mr. sowerberry} power went - it was not very extensive - kindly disposed towards [the boy]_{437-the boy} ; perhaps , because it was [his]_{154-mr. sowerberry} interest to be so ; perhaps , because [[his]_{154-mr. sowerberry} wife]_{4864-his wife} disliked [him]_{154-mr. sowerberry} . The flood of tears , however , left [him]_{154-mr. sowerberry} no resource ; so [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} at once gave [him]_{154-mr. sowerberry} a drubbing , which satisfied even [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} [herself]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , and rendered [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's subsequent application of the parochial cane , rather unnecessary . For the rest of the day , [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was shut up in [the back kitchen]_{922-the back kitchen} , in company with a pump and a slice of bread ; and at night , [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , after making various remarks outside the door , by no means complimentary to the memory of [[his]_{154-mr. sowerberry} mother]_{427-his mother} , looked into [the room]_{432-the room} , and , amidst the jeers and pointings of [Noah]_134-noah and [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , ordered [him]_{154-mr. sowerberry} [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} to [his]_{154-mr. sowerberry} dismal bed . It was not until [he]_{154-mr. sowerberry} was left alone in the silence and stillness of [the gloomy workshop of [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker}]_{926-the gloomy workshop of the undertaker} , that [Oliver]_123-oliver gave way to the feelings which the day 's treatment may be supposed likely to have awakened in [a mere child]_{928-a mere child} . [He]_123-oliver had listened to [their]_929-their taunts with a look of contempt ; [he]_123-oliver had borne the lash without a cry : for [he]_123-oliver felt that pride swelling in [his]_123-oliver heart which would have kept down a shriek to the last , though [they]_929-their had roasted [him]_123-oliver alive . But now , when there were none to see or hear [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver fell upon [his]_123-oliver knees on the floor ; and , hiding [his]_123-oliver face in [his]_123-oliver hands , wept such tears as , [God]_167-god send for the credit of [our]_930-our nature , [few so young]_{931-few so young} may ever have cause to pour out before [him]_123-oliver ! For a long time , [Oliver]_123-oliver remained motionless in this attitude . The candle was burning low in the socket when [he]_123-oliver rose to [his]_123-oliver feet . Having gazed cautiously round [him]_123-oliver , and listened intently , [he]_123-oliver gently undid the fastenings of the door , and looked abroad . It was a cold , dark night . The stars seemed , to [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's eyes , farther from the earth than [he]_123-oliver had ever seen them before ; there was no wind ; and the sombre shadows thrown by the trees upon the ground , looked sepulchral and death - like , from being so still . [He]_123-oliver softly reclosed the door . Having availed [himself]_123-oliver of the expiring light of the candle to tie up in a handkerchief the few articles of wearing apparel [he]_123-oliver had , sat [himself]_123-oliver down upon a bench , to wait for morning . With the first ray of light that struggled through the crevices in the shutters , [Oliver]_123-oliver arose , and again unbarred the door . One timid look around - one moment 's pause of hesitation - [he]_123-oliver had closed it behind [him]_123-oliver , and was in [the open street]_{933-the open street} . [He]_123-oliver looked to the right and to the left , uncertain whither to fly . [He]_123-oliver remembered to have seen the waggons , as [they]_934-they went out , toiling up [the hill]_{935-the hill} . [He]_123-oliver took the same route ; and arriving at a footpath across [the fields]_{936-the fields} : which [he]_123-oliver knew , after some distance , led out again into [the road]_{4910-the road} ; struck into it , and walked quickly on . Along [this same footpath]_{938-this same footpath} , [Oliver]_123-oliver well - remembered [he]_123-oliver had trotted beside [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , when [he]_123-oliver first carried [him]_{130-mr. bumble} to [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} from [the farm]_{385-the farm} . [His]_123-oliver way lay directly in front of [the cottage]_{941-the cottage} . [His]_123-oliver heart beat quickly when [he]_123-oliver bethought [himself]_123-oliver of this ; and [he]_123-oliver half resolved to turn back . [He]_123-oliver had come a long way though , and should lose a great deal of time by doing so . Besides , it was so early that there was very little fear of [his]_123-oliver being seen ; so [he]_123-oliver walked on . [He]_123-oliver reached [the house]_{4595-the house} . There was no appearance of [its inmates stirring at that early hour]_{943-its inmates stirring at that early hour} . [Oliver]_123-oliver stopped , and peeped into [the garden]_{944-the garden} . [A child]_{371-a child} was weeding one of the little beds ; as [he]_{371-a child} stopped , [he]_{371-a child} raised [his]_{371-a child} pale face and disclosed the features of [one of [[his]_{371-a child} former companions]_{947-his former companions}]_{946-one of his former companions} . [Oliver]_123-oliver felt glad to see [him]_{371-a child} , before [he]_123-oliver went ; for , though younger than [himself]_123-oliver , [he]_{371-a child} had been [[his]_123-oliver little friend]_{948-his little friend} and playmate . [They]_949-they had been beaten , and starved , and shut up together , many and many a time . ' Hush , [Dick]_168-dick ! '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , as [the boy]_{437-the boy} ran to the gate , and thrust [his]_{437-the boy} thin arm between the rails to greet [him]_123-oliver . ' Is [any one]_{5016-any one} up ? '_{[437-the boy]} ' [Nobody]_354-nobody but [me]_{321-the child} , '_{[321-the child]} replied [the child]_{321-the child} . ' [You]_168-dick musn't say [you]_168-dick saw [me]_123-oliver , [Dick]_168-dick , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [I]_123-oliver am running away . [They]_5018-they beat and ill - use [me]_123-oliver , [Dick]_168-dick ; and [I]_123-oliver am going to seek [my]_123-oliver fortune , some long way off . [I]_123-oliver do n't know where . How pale [you]_123-oliver are ! '_[123-oliver] ' [I]_{321-the child} heard [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} tell [them]_5018-they [I]_{321-the child} was dying , '_{[321-the child]} replied [the child]_{321-the child} with a faint smile . ' [I]_{321-the child} am very glad to see [you]_123-oliver , [dear]_769-dear ; but do n't stop , do n't stop ! '_{[321-the child]} ' Yes , yes , [I]_123-oliver will , to say good - b'ye to [you]_{321-the child} , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [I]_123-oliver shall see [you]_{321-the child} again , [Dick]_168-dick . [I]_123-oliver know [I]_123-oliver shall ! [You]_{321-the child} will be well and happy ! '_[123-oliver] ' [I]_{321-the child} hope so , '_{[321-the child]} replied [the child]_{321-the child} . ' After [I]_{321-the child} am dead , but not before . [I]_{321-the child} know [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} must be right , [Oliver]_123-oliver , because [I]_{321-the child} dream so much of Heaven , and Angels , and kind faces that [I]_{321-the child} never see when [I]_{321-the child} am awake . Kiss [me]_{321-the child} , '_{[321-the child]} said [the child]_{321-the child} , climbing up the low gate , and flinging [his]_{321-the child} little arms round [Oliver]_123-oliver 's neck . ' Good - b'ye , [dear]_769-dear ! God bless [you]_769-dear ! '_{[321-the child]} The blessing was from [a young child]_{955-a young child} 's lips , but it was the first that [Oliver]_123-oliver had ever heard invoked upon [his]_123-oliver head ; and through the struggles and sufferings , and troubles and changes , of [his]_123-oliver after life , [he]_123-oliver never once forgot it . CHAPTER VIII [OLIVER]_123-oliver WALKS TO [LONDON]_3-london . [HE]_123-oliver ENCOUNTERS ON [THE ROAD]_{4910-the road} A STRANGE SORT OF [YOUNG GENTLEMAN Oliver]_{169-young gentleman oliver} reached the stile at which [the by - path]_{957-the by - path} terminated ; and once more gained [the high - road]_{958-the high - road} . It was eight o'clock now . Though [he]_123-oliver was nearly five miles away from [the town]_{4898-the town} , [he]_123-oliver ran , and hid behind the hedges , by turns , till noon : fearing that [he]_123-oliver might be pursued and overtaken . Then [he]_123-oliver sat down to rest by the side of the milestone , and began to think , for the first time , where [he]_123-oliver had better go and try to live . The stone by which [he]_123-oliver was seated , bore , in large characters , an intimation that it was just seventy miles from [that spot]_{960-that spot} to [London]_3-london . The name awakened a new train of ideas in [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's mind . [London]_3-london ! - [that great place]_{962-that great place} ! - [nobody]_354-nobody - not even [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} - could ever find [him]_123-oliver there ! [He]_123-oliver had often heard [the old men in [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse}]_{964-the old men in the workhouse} , too , say that [no lad of spirit]_{966-no lad of spirit} need want in [London]_3-london ; and that there were ways of living in [that vast city]_{967-that vast city} , which [those who had been bred up in country parts had no idea of]_{968-those who had been bred up in country parts had no idea of} . It was the very place for [a homeless boy]_{969-a homeless boy} , who must die in [the streets]_{758-the streets} unless [some one]_{971-some one} helped [him]_123-oliver . As these things passed through [his]_123-oliver thoughts , [he]_123-oliver jumped upon [his]_123-oliver feet , and again walked forward . [He]_123-oliver had diminished the distance between [himself]_123-oliver and [London]_3-london by full four miles more , before [he]_123-oliver recollected how much [he]_123-oliver must undergo ere [he]_123-oliver could hope to reach [[his]_123-oliver place of destination]_{972-his place of destination} . As this consideration forced itself upon [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver slackened [his]_123-oliver pace a little , and meditated upon [his]_123-oliver means of getting [there]_4617-there . [He]_123-oliver had a crust of bread , a coarse shirt , and two pairs of stockings , in [his]_123-oliver bundle . [He]_123-oliver had a penny too - a gift of [Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} 's after some funeral in which [he]_123-oliver had acquitted [himself]_123-oliver more than ordinarily well - in [his]_123-oliver pocket . ' A clean shirt , '_[123-oliver] thought [Oliver]_123-oliver , ' is a very comfortable thing ; and so are two pairs of darned stockings ; and so is a penny ; but they are small helps to a sixty - five miles '_[123-oliver] walk in winter time . ' But [Oliver]_123-oliver 's thoughts , like those of [most other people]_{5023-most other people} , although [they]_{5023-most other people} were extremely ready and active to point out [his]_123-oliver difficulties , were wholly at a loss to suggest any feasible mode of surmounting them ; so , after a good deal of thinking to no particular purpose , [he]_123-oliver changed [his]_123-oliver little bundle over to the other shoulder , and trudged on . [Oliver]_123-oliver walked twenty miles that day ; and all that time tasted nothing but the crust of dry bread , and a few draughts of water , which [he]_123-oliver begged at [the cottage]_{941-the cottage} - doors by [the road - side]_{5025-the road - side} . When the night came , [he]_123-oliver turned into [a meadow]_{5026-a meadow} ; and , creeping close under a hay - rick , determined to lie there , till morning . [He]_123-oliver felt frightened at first , for the wind moaned dismally over [the empty fields]_{5027-the empty fields} : and [he]_123-oliver was cold and hungry , and more alone than [he]_123-oliver had ever felt before . Being very tired with [his]_123-oliver walk , however , [he]_123-oliver soon fell asleep and forgot [his]_123-oliver troubles . [He]_123-oliver felt cold and stiff , when [he]_123-oliver got up next morning , and so hungry that [he]_123-oliver was obliged to exchange the penny for a small loaf , in [the very first village through which [he]_123-oliver passed]_{5028-the very first village through which he passed} . [He]_123-oliver had walked no more than twelve miles , when night closed in again . [His]_123-oliver feet were sore , and [his]_123-oliver legs so weak that they trembled beneath [him]_123-oliver . Another night passed in the bleak damp air , made [him]_123-oliver worse ; when [he]_123-oliver set forward on [his]_123-oliver journey next morning [he]_123-oliver could hardly crawl along . [He]_123-oliver waited at the bottom of [a steep hill]_{5029-a steep hill} till [a stage - coach]_{5030-a stage - coach} came up , and then begged of [the outside passengers]_{5031-the outside passengers} ; but there were [very few who took any notice of [him]_123-oliver]_{5032-very few who took any notice of him} : and even [those]_5033-those told [him]_123-oliver to wait till [they]_5033-those got to [the top of [the hill]_{935-the hill}]_{5034-the top of the hill} , and then let [them]_5033-those see how far [he]_123-oliver could run for a halfpenny . [Poor Oliver]_{145-poor oliver} tried to keep up with [the coach]_{5036-the coach} a little way , but was unable to do it , by reason of [his]_123-oliver fatigue and sore feet . When [the outsides]_{5037-the outsides} saw this , [they]_{5037-the outsides} put [their]_{5037-the outsides} halfpence back into [their]_{5037-the outsides} pockets again , declaring that [he]_123-oliver was [an idle young dog]_{5038-an idle young dog} , and did n't deserve anything ; and [the coach]_{5036-the coach} rattled away and left only a cloud of dust behind . In [some villages]_{5040-some villages} , large painted boards were fixed up : warning [all persons who begged within [the district]_{5042-the district}]_{5041-all persons who begged within the district} , that [they]_{5041-all persons who begged within the district} would be sent to [jail]_5043-jail . This frightened [Oliver]_123-oliver very much , and made [him]_123-oliver glad to get out of [those villages]_{5044-those villages} with all possible expedition . In others , [he]_123-oliver would stand about [the inn - yards]_{5045-the inn - yards} , and look mournfully at [every one who passed]_{5046-every one who passed} : a proceeding which generally terminated in [the landlady]_{5047-the landlady} 's ordering one of [the post - boys who were lounging about]_{5048-the post - boys who were lounging about} , to drive [that strange boy]_{5049-that strange boy} out of [the place]_{4925-the place} , for [she]_{5047-the landlady} was sure [he]_{5049-that strange boy} had come to steal something . If [he]_123-oliver begged at [[a farmer]_{5051-a farmer} 's house]_{5052-a farmer 's house} , ten to one but [they]_5053-they threatened to set the dog on [him]_123-oliver ; and when [he]_123-oliver showed [his]_123-oliver nose in [a shop]_{5054-a shop} , [they]_5053-they talked about the beadle - which brought [Oliver]_123-oliver 's heart into [his]_123-oliver mouth , - very often the only thing [he]_123-oliver had there , for many hours together . In fact , if it had not been for [a good - hearted turnpike - man]_{5055-a good - hearted turnpike - man} , and [a benevolent old lady]_{5056-a benevolent old lady} , [Oliver]_123-oliver 's troubles would have been shortened by the very same process which had put an end to [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{427-his mother} 's ; in other words , [he]_123-oliver would most assuredly have fallen dead upon [[the king]_{5058-the king} 's highway]_{5059-the king 's highway} . But [the turnpike - man]_{5060-the turnpike - man} gave [him]_123-oliver a meal of bread and cheese ; and [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , who had [a shipwrecked grandson]_{5062-a shipwrecked grandson} wandering barefoot in [some distant part of [the earth]_{5064-the earth}]_{5063-some distant part of the earth} , took pity upon [the poor orphan]_{5065-the poor orphan} , and gave [him]_123-oliver what little [she]_{5061-the old lady} could afford - and more - with such kind and gentle words , and such tears of sympathy and compassion , that they sank deeper into [Oliver]_123-oliver 's soul , than all the sufferings [he]_123-oliver had ever undergone . Early on the seventh morning after [he]_123-oliver had left [[his]_123-oliver native place]_{5066-his native place} , [Oliver]_123-oliver limped slowly into [the little town of [Barnet]_15-barnet]_{5067-the little town of barnet} . The window - shutters were closed ; [the street]_{353-the street} was empty ; [not a soul]_{5069-not a soul} had awakened to the business of the day . The sun was rising in all its splendid beauty ; but the light only served to show [the boy]_{437-the boy} [his]_{437-the boy} own lonesomeness and desolation , as [he]_{437-the boy} sat , with bleeding feet and covered with dust , upon a door - step . By degrees , the shutters were opened ; the window - blinds were drawn up ; and [people]_480-people began passing to and fro . [Some few]_{5072-some few} stopped to gaze at [Oliver]_123-oliver for a moment or two , or turned round to stare at [him]_123-oliver as [they]_{5072-some few} hurried by ; but [none]_4591-none relieved [him]_123-oliver , or troubled [themselves]_{5072-some few} to inquire how [he]_123-oliver came [there]_4617-there . [He]_123-oliver had no heart to beg . And there [he]_123-oliver sat . [He]_123-oliver had been crouching on the step for some time : wondering at the great number of public - houses [every other house in [Barnet]_15-barnet]_{5075-every other house in barnet} was [a tavern]_{5076-a tavern} , large or small , gazing listlessly at [the coaches]_{5077-the coaches} as [they]_{5077-the coaches} passed through , and thinking how strange it seemed that [they]_{5077-the coaches} could do , with ease , in a few hours , what it had taken [him]_123-oliver a whole week of courage and determination beyond [his]_123-oliver years to accomplish : when [he]_123-oliver was roused by observing that [a boy]_{4668-a boy} , who had passed [him]_123-oliver carelessly some minutes before , had returned , and was now surveying [him]_123-oliver most earnestly from the opposite side of the way . [He]_123-oliver took little heed of this at first ; but [the boy]_{437-the boy} remained in the same attitude of close observation so long , that [Oliver]_123-oliver raised [his]_123-oliver head , and returned [his]_{437-the boy} steady look . Upon this , [the boy]_{437-the boy} crossed over ; and walking close up to [Oliver]_123-oliver , said , '_[123-oliver] Hullo , [[my]_0-i covey]_{974-my covey} ! What 's the row ? ' [The boy who addressed this inquiry to [the young wayfarer]_{5082-the young wayfarer}]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} , was about [his]_123-oliver own age : but [one of [the queerest looking boys that [Oliver]_123-oliver had even seen]_{5084-the queerest looking boys that oliver had even seen}]_{5083-one of the queerest looking boys that oliver had even seen} . [He]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} was [a snub - nosed , flat - browed , common - faced boy]_{5085-a snub - nosed , flat - browed , common - faced boy} enough ; and as dirty a juvenile as [one]_622-one would wish to see ; but [he]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} had about [him]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} all the airs and manners of [a man]_{469-a man} . [He]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} was short of [his]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} age : with rather bow - legs , and little , sharp , ugly eyes . [His]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} hat was stuck on the top of [his]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} head so lightly , that it threatened to fall off every moment - and would have done so , very often , if [the wearer]_{5088-the wearer} had not had a knack of every now and then giving [his]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} head a sudden twitch , which brought it back to its old place again . [He]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} wore [a man]_{469-a man} 's coat , which reached nearly to [his]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} heels . [He]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} had turned the cuffs back , half - way up [his]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} arm , to get [his]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} hands out of the sleeves : apparently with the ultimate view of thrusting them into the pockets of [his]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} corduroy trousers ; for there [he]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} kept them . [He]_{5081-the boy who addressed this inquiry to the young wayfarer} was , altogether , as roystering and swaggering [a young gentleman]_{4557-a young gentleman} as ever stood four feet six , or something less , in [the bluchers]_{5091-the bluchers} . '_{[974-my covey]} Hullo , [[my]_0-i covey]_{974-my covey} ! What 's the row ? ' said [this strange young gentleman]_{5092-this strange young gentleman} to [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very hungry and tired , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver : the tears standing in [his]_123-oliver eyes as [he]_123-oliver spoke . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have walked a long way . [I]_0-i have been walking these seven days . ' '_[0-i] Walking for sivin days ! ' said [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} . '_[0-i] Oh , [I]_0-i see . Beak 's order , eh ? But , ' [he]_0-i added , noticing [Oliver]_123-oliver 's look of surprise , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose [you]_0-i do n't know what a beak is , [my]_0-i flash com - pan - [i]_0-i - on . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver mildly replied , that [he]_123-oliver had always heard a bird 's mouth described by the term in question . '_[0-i] [My]_0-i eyes , how green ! ' exclaimed [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} . '_[0-i] Why , [a beak 's a madgst'rate]_{976-a beak 's a madgst'rate} ; and when [you]_0-i walk by a beak 's order , it 's not straight forerd , but always agoing up , and niver a coming down agin . Was [you]_0-i never on [the mill]_{977-the mill} ? ' '_[0-i] What [mill]_978-mill ? ' inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] What [mill]_978-mill ! Why , [the mill]_{977-the mill} - [the mill]_{977-the mill} as takes up so little room that it 'll work inside a Stone Jug ; and always goes better when the wind 's low with [people]_480-people , than when it 's high ; acos then [they]_480-people ca n't get [workmen]_983-workmen . But come , ' said [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} ; '_[0-i] [you]_0-i want grub , and [you]_0-i shall have it . [I]_0-i 'm at low - water - mark [myself]_0-i - only one bob and a magpie ; but , as far as it goes , [I]_0-i 'll fork out and stump . Up with [you]_0-i on [your]_0-i pins . There ! Now then ! '_[0-i] Morrice ! ' Assisting [Oliver]_123-oliver to rise , [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} took [him]_123-oliver to [[an adjacent chandler]_{5097-an adjacent chandler} 's shop]_{5098-an adjacent chandler 's shop} , where [he]_123-oliver purchased a sufficiency of ready - dressed ham and a half - quartern loaf , or , as [he]_123-oliver [himself]_123-oliver expressed it , '_[0-i] a fourpenny bran ! ' the ham being kept clean and preserved from dust , by the ingenious expedient of making a hole in the loaf by pulling out a portion of the crumb , and stuffing it therein . Taking the bread under [his]_123-oliver arm , [the young gentlman]_{5099-the young gentlman} turned into [a small public - house]_{5100-a small public - house} , and led the way to [a tap - room in the rear of [the premises]_{5102-the premises}]_{5101-a tap - room in the rear of the premises} . Here , a pot of beer was brought in , by direction of [the mysterious youth]_{5103-the mysterious youth} ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver , falling to , at [[his]_123-oliver new friend]_{5104-his new friend} 's bidding , made a long and hearty meal , during the progress of which [the strange boy]_{5105-the strange boy} eyed [him]_123-oliver from time to time with great attention . '_[0-i] Going to [London]_3-london ? ' said [the strange boy]_{5105-the strange boy} , when [Oliver]_123-oliver had at length concluded . '_{[437-the boy]} Yes . ' '_{[437-the boy]} Got any lodgings ? ' '_{[437-the boy]} No . ' '_{[437-the boy]} Money ? ' '_{[437-the boy]} No . ' [The strange boy]_{5105-the strange boy} whistled ; and put [his]_{5105-the strange boy} arms into [his]_{5105-the strange boy} pockets , as far as the big coat - sleeves would let them go . '_{[437-the boy]} Do [you]_984-you live in [London]_3-london ? ' inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[984-you] Yes . [I]_0-i do , when [I]_0-i 'm at [home]_4804-home , '_{[437-the boy]} replied [the boy]_{437-the boy} . ' [I]_{437-the boy} suppose [you]_984-you want some place to sleep in to - night , do n't [you]_984-you ? '_{[437-the boy]} ' [I]_123-oliver do , indeed , '_[123-oliver] answered [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [I]_123-oliver have not slept under a roof since [I]_123-oliver left [the country]_{5109-the country} . '_[123-oliver] ' Do n't fret [your]_123-oliver eyelids on that score , '_{[5093-the young gentleman]} said [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} . ' [I]_{5093-the young gentleman} 've got to be in [London]_3-london to - night ; and [I]_{5093-the young gentleman} know [a '_{[5093-the young gentleman]} spectable old gentleman]_{5110-a ' spectable old gentleman} as lives [there]_4617-there , wot'll give [you]_123-oliver lodgings for nothink , and never ask for the change - that is , if any genelman [he]_988-he knows interduces [you]_123-oliver . And do n't [he]_988-he know [me]_0-i ? Oh , no ! Not in the least ! By no means . Certainly not ! ' [The young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} smiled , as if to intimate that the latter fragments of discourse were playfully ironical ; and finished the beer as [he]_{5093-the young gentleman} did so . This unexpected offer of shelter was too tempting to be resisted ; especially as it was immediately followed up , by the assurance that [the old gentleman referred to]_{5112-the old gentleman referred to} , would doubtless provide [Oliver]_123-oliver with a comfortable place , without loss of time . This led to a more friendly and confidential dialogue ; from which [Oliver]_123-oliver discovered that [[his]_123-oliver friend]_{839-his friend} 's name was [Jack Dawkins]_{170-jack dawkins} , and that [he]_{839-his friend} was [a peculiar pet and protege of [the elderly gentleman before mentioned]_{5115-the elderly gentleman before mentioned}]_{5114-a peculiar pet and protege of the elderly gentleman before mentioned} . [Mr. Dawkin]_{171-mr. dawkin} 's appearance did not say a vast deal in favour of the comforts which [[his]_{171-mr. dawkin} patron]_{5116-his patron} 's interest obtained for [those whom [he]_{171-mr. dawkin} took under [his]_{171-mr. dawkin} protection]_{5117-those whom he took under his protection} ; but , as [he]_{171-mr. dawkin} had a rather flightly and dissolute mode of conversing , and furthermore avowed that among [[his]_{171-mr. dawkin} intimate friends]_{5118-his intimate friends} [he]_{171-mr. dawkin} was better known by the sobriquet of '_{[989-the artful dodger]} [The Artful Dodger]_{989-the artful dodger} , ' [Oliver]_123-oliver concluded that , being of a dissipated and careless turn , the moral precepts of [[his]_123-oliver benefactor]_{5119-his benefactor} had hitherto been thrown away upon [him]_123-oliver . Under this impression , [he]_123-oliver secretly resolved to cultivate the good opinion of [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} as quickly as possible ; and , if [he]_123-oliver found [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} incorrigible , as [he]_123-oliver more than half suspected [he]_123-oliver should , to decline the honour of [his]_123-oliver farther acquaintance . As [John Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} objected to [their]_5122-they entering [London]_3-london before nightfall , it was nearly eleven o'clock when [they]_5122-they reached [the turnpike at [Islington]_16-islington]_{5123-the turnpike at islington} . [They]_5122-they crossed from [the Angel]_{5124-the angel} into [St. John 's Road]_{17-st. john 's road} ; struck down [the small street which terminates at [Sadler 's Wells Theatre]_{18-sadler 's wells theatre}]_{5125-the small street which terminates at sadler 's wells theatre} ; through [Exmouth Street]_{19-exmouth street} and [Coppice Row]_{20-coppice row} ; down [the little court]_{5126-the little court} by the side of [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} ; across [the classic ground which once bore the name of Hockley - in - the - Hole]_{5128-the classic ground which once bore the name of hockley - in - the - hole} ; thence into [Little Saffron Hill]_{21-little saffron hill} ; and so into [Saffron Hill]_{22-saffron hill} the Great : along which [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} scudded at a rapid pace , directing [Oliver]_123-oliver to follow close at [his]_123-oliver heels . Although [Oliver]_123-oliver had enough to occupy [his]_123-oliver attention in keeping sight of [[his]_123-oliver leader]_{5130-his leader} , [he]_123-oliver could not help bestowing a few hasty glances on either side of the way , as [he]_123-oliver passed along . [A dirtier or more wretched place [he]_123-oliver had never seen]_{5131-a dirtier or more wretched place he had never seen} . [The street]_{353-the street} was very narrow and muddy , and the air was impregnated with filthy odours . There were [a good many small shops]_{5133-a good many small shops} ; but the only stock in trade appeared to be heaps of [children , who , even at that time of night]_{5134-children , who , even at that time of night} , were crawling in and out at the doors , or screaming from the inside . [The sole places that seemed to prosper amid the general blight of [the place]_{4925-the place}]_{5135-the sole places that seemed to prosper amid the general blight of the place} , were [the public - houses]_{5137-the public - houses} ; and in [them]_{5137-the public - houses} , [the lowest orders of [Irish]_173-irish]_{5138-the lowest orders of irish} were wrangling with might and main . Covered ways and [yards]_5139-yards , which here and there diverged from [the main street]_{5140-the main street} , disclosed little knots of [houses]_5141-houses , where [drunken men]_{5142-drunken men} and [women]_5143-women were positively wallowing in filth ; and from several of the door - ways , [great ill - looking fellows]_{5144-great ill - looking fellows} were cautiously emerging , bound , to all appearance , on no very well - disposed or harmless errands . [Oliver]_123-oliver was just considering whether [he]_123-oliver had n't better run away , when [they]_5145-they reached [the bottom of [the hill]_{935-the hill}]_{5146-the bottom of the hill} . [[His]_123-oliver conductor]_{663-his conductor} , catching [him]_123-oliver by the arm , pushed open the door of [a house near [Field Lane]_{23-field lane}]_{5149-a house near field lane} ; and drawing [him]_123-oliver into [the passage]_{5150-the passage} , closed it behind [them]_5145-they . '_{[989-the artful dodger]} Now , then ! ' cried a voice from below , in reply to a whistle from [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_{[989-the artful dodger]} Plummy and slam ! ' was the reply . This seemed to be some watchword or signal that all was right ; for the light of a feeble candle gleamed on the wall at the remote end of [the passage]_{5150-the passage} ; and [a man]_{469-a man} 's face peeped out , from where a balustrade of [the old kitchen staircase]_{5154-the old kitchen staircase} had been broken away . '_{[989-the artful dodger]} There 's two on [you]_990-you , ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} , thrusting the candle farther out , and shielding [his]_{4928-the man} eyes with [his]_{4928-the man} hand . '_{[989-the artful dodger]} Who 's [the t'other one]_{991-the t'other one} ? ' '_{[992-a new pal]} [A new pal]_{992-a new pal} , ' replied [Jack Dawkins]_{170-jack dawkins} , pulling [Oliver]_123-oliver forward . '_{[992-a new pal]} Where did [he]_{992-a new pal} come from ? ' '_{[992-a new pal]} [Greenland]_24-greenland . Is Fagin [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} ? ' '_{[992-a new pal]} Yes , [he]_{992-a new pal} 's a sortin ' the wipes . Up with [you]_123-oliver ! '_{[992-a new pal]} The candle was drawn back , and the face disappeared . [Oliver]_123-oliver , groping [his]_123-oliver way with one hand , and having the other firmly grasped by [[his]_123-oliver companion]_{4727-his companion} , ascended with much difficulty the dark and broken stairs : which [[his]_123-oliver conductor]_{663-his conductor} mounted with an ease and expedition that showed [he]_123-oliver was well acquainted with [them]_996-them . [He]_123-oliver threw open the door of [a back - room]_{997-a back - room} , and drew [Oliver]_123-oliver in after [him]_123-oliver . The walls and ceiling of [the room]_{432-the room} were perfectly black with age and dirt . There was a deal table before the fire : upon which were a candle , stuck in a ginger - beer bottle , two or three pewter pots , a loaf and butter , and a plate . In a frying - pan , which was on the fire , and which was secured to the mantelshelf by a string , some sausages were cooking ; and standing over [them]_999-them , with a toasting - fork in [his]_123-oliver hand , was [a very old shrivelled Jew , whose villainous - looking and repulsive face was obscured by a quantity of matted red hair]_{1000-a very old shrivelled jew , whose villainous - looking and repulsive face was obscured by a quantity of matted red hair} . [He]_123-oliver was dressed in a greasy flannel gown , with [his]_123-oliver throat bare ; and seemed to be dividing [his]_123-oliver attention between the frying - pan and the clothes - horse , over which a great number of silk handkerchiefs were hanging . Several rough beds made of old sacks , were huddled side by side on the floor . Seated round the table were [four or five boys]_{1001-four or five boys} , [none older than [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , smoking long clay pipes , and drinking spirits with the air of [middle - aged men]_{1004-middle - aged men}]_{1002-none older than the dodger , smoking long clay pipes , and drinking spirits with the air of middle - aged men} . These all crowded about [[their]_{1001-four or five boys} associate]_{1005-their associate} as [he]_123-oliver whispered a few words to [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; and then turned round and grinned at [Oliver]_123-oliver . So did [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} [himself]_{1006-the jew} , toasting - fork in hand . ' This is [him]_123-oliver , [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_[175-jack] said [Jack Dawkins;'my]_175-jack friend [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver . ' [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} grinned ; and , making a low obeisance to [Oliver]_123-oliver , took [him]_123-oliver by the hand , and hoped [he]_123-oliver should have the honour of [his]_123-oliver intimate acquaintance . Upon this , [the young gentleman with the pipes]_{5157-the young gentleman with the pipes} came round [him]_123-oliver , and shook both [his]_123-oliver hands very hard - especially the one in which [he]_123-oliver held [his]_123-oliver little bundle . [One young gentleman]_{5158-one young gentleman} was very anxious to hang up [his]_{5158-one young gentleman} cap for [him]_123-oliver ; and another was so obliging as to put [his]_{5158-one young gentleman} hands in [his]_{5158-one young gentleman} pockets , in order that , as [he]_{5158-one young gentleman} was very tired , [he]_{5158-one young gentleman} might not have the trouble of emptying them , [himself]_{5158-one young gentleman} , when [he]_{5158-one young gentleman} went to bed . These civilities would probably be extended much farther , but for a liberal exercise of [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's toasting - fork on the heads and shoulders of [the affectionate youths who offered [them]_5161-them]_{5160-the affectionate youths who offered them} . '_[175-jack] [We]_1008-we are very glad to see [you]_1009-you , [Oliver]_123-oliver , very , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[123-oliver] [Dodger]_{176-the dodger} , take off the sausages ; and draw a tub near the fire for [Oliver]_123-oliver . Ah , [you]_1009-you 're a - staring at the pocket - handkerchiefs ! eh , [[my]_1009-you dear]_{583-my dear} . There are a good many of 'em_[1009-you] , ai n't there ? [We]_1008-we 've just looked 'em out , ready for the wash ; that 's all , [Oliver]_123-oliver ; that 's all . Ha ! ha ! ha ! '_[1009-you] The latter part of this speech , was hailed by a boisterous shout from [all the hopeful pupils of [the merry old gentleman]_{4552-the merry old gentleman}]_{1010-all the hopeful pupils of the merry old gentleman} . In the midst of which [they]_{1010-all the hopeful pupils of the merry old gentleman} went to supper . [Oliver]_123-oliver ate [his]_123-oliver share , and [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} then mixed [him]_123-oliver a glass of hot gin - and - water : telling [him]_123-oliver [he]_123-oliver must drink it off directly , because [another gentleman]_{561-another gentleman} wanted the tumbler . [Oliver]_123-oliver did as [he]_123-oliver was desired . Immediately afterwards [he]_123-oliver felt [himself]_123-oliver gently lifted on to one of the sacks ; and then [he]_123-oliver sunk into a deep sleep . CHAPTER IX CONTAINING FURTHER PARTICULARS CONCERNING [THE PLEASANT OLD GENTLEMAN]_{177-the merry old gentleman} , AND [HIS]_{177-the merry old gentleman} HOPEFUL PUPILS It was late next morning when [Oliver]_123-oliver awoke , from a sound , long sleep . There was [no other person]_{1014-no other person} in [the room]_{432-the room} but the old Jew , who was boiling some coffee in a saucepan for breakfast , and whistling softly to [himself]_{1006-the jew} as [he]_{1006-the jew} stirred it round and round , with an iron spoon . [He]_{1006-the jew} would stop every now and then to listen when there was the least noise below : and when [he]_{1006-the jew} had satisfied [himself]_{1006-the jew} , [he]_{1006-the jew} would go on whistling and stirring again , as before . Although [Oliver]_123-oliver had roused [himself]_123-oliver from sleep , [he]_123-oliver was not thoroughly awake . There is a drowsy state , between sleeping and waking , when [you]_1016-you dream more in five minutes with [your]_1016-you eyes half open , and [yourself]_1016-you half conscious of everything that is passing around [you]_1016-you , than [you]_1016-you would in five nights with [your]_1016-you eyes fast closed , and [your]_1016-you senses wrapt in perfect unconsciousness . At such time , [a mortal]_{1017-a mortal} knows just enough of what [his]_{1017-a mortal} mind is doing , to form some glimmering conception of its mighty powers , its bounding from [earth]_1018-earth and spurning time and space , when freed from the restraint of its corporeal associate . [Oliver]_123-oliver was precisely in this condition . [He]_123-oliver saw [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} with [his]_{1006-the jew} half - closed eyes ; heard [his]_{1006-the jew} low whistling ; and recognised the sound of the spoon grating against the saucepan 's sides : and yet the self - same senses were mentally engaged , at the same time , in busy action with [almost everybody [he]_123-oliver had ever known]_{1020-almost everybody he had ever known} . When the coffee was done , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} drew the saucepan to the hob . Standing , then in an irresolute attitude for a few minutes , as if [he]_{1006-the jew} did not well know how to employ [himself]_{1006-the jew} , [he]_{1006-the jew} turned round and looked at [Oliver]_123-oliver , and called [him]_123-oliver by [his]_123-oliver name . [He]_123-oliver did not answer , and was to all appearances asleep . After satisfying [himself]_{1006-the jew} upon this head , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} stepped gently to the door : which [he]_{1006-the jew} fastened . [He]_{1006-the jew} then drew forth : as it seemed to [Oliver]_123-oliver , from some trap in the floor : a small box , which [he]_{1006-the jew} placed carefully on the table . [His]_{1006-the jew} eyes glistened as [he]_{1006-the jew} raised the lid , and looked in . Dragging an old chair to the table , [he]_{1006-the jew} sat down ; and took from it a magnificent gold watch , sparkling with jewels . ' Aha ! '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , shrugging up [his]_{1006-the jew} shoulders , and distorting every feature with a hideous grin . ' Clever dogs ! [Clever dogs]_{5164-clever dogs} ! [Staunch]_178-staunch to the last ! Never told [the old parson]_{5165-the old parson} where [they]_{5164-clever dogs} were . Never poached upon [old Fagin]_174-fagin ! And why should [they]_{5164-clever dogs} ? [It]_5166-it would n't have loosened the knot , or kept the drop up , a minute longer . No , no , no ! [Fine fellows]_{5167-fine fellows} ! [Fine fellows]_{5167-fine fellows} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} With these , and other muttered reflections of the like nature , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} once more deposited the watch in its place of safety . At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box , and surveyed with equal pleasure ; besides rings , brooches , bracelets , and other articles of jewellery , of such magnificent materials , and costly workmanship , that [Oliver]_123-oliver had no idea , even of [their]_1025-their names . Having replaced these trinkets , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} took out another : so small that it lay in the palm of [his]_{1006-the jew} hand . There seemed to be some very minute inscription on it ; for [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} laid it flat upon the table , and shading it with [his]_{1006-the jew} hand , pored over it , long and earnestly . At length [he]_{1006-the jew} put it down , as if despairing of success ; and , leaning back in [his]_{1006-the jew} chair , muttered : ' What a fine thing capital punishment is ! [Dead men]_{5169-dead men} never repent ; [dead men]_{5169-dead men} never bring awkward stories to light . Ah , it 's a fine thing for the trade ! Five of 'em_{[1006-the jew]} strung up in a row , and [none left to play booty]_{1028-none left to play booty} , or turn white - livered ! ' As [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} uttered these words , [his]_{1006-the jew} bright dark eyes , which had been staring vacantly before [him]_{1006-the jew} , fell on [Oliver]_123-oliver 's face ; [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's eyes were fixed on [his]_{1006-the jew} in mute curiousity ; and although the recognition was only for an instant - for the briefest space of time that can possibly be conceived - it was enough to show [the old man]_{5173-the old man} that [he]_{5173-the old man} had been observed . [He]_{1006-the jew} closed the lid of the box with a loud crash ; and , laying [his]_{1006-the jew} hand on a bread knife which was on the table , started furiously up . [He]_{1006-the jew} trembled very much though ; for , even in [his]_{1006-the jew} terror , [Oliver]_123-oliver could see that the knife quivered in the air . '_{[1006-the jew]} What 's that ? ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_{[1006-the jew]} What do [you]_{1006-the jew} watch [me]_0-i for ? Why are [you]_{1006-the jew} awake ? What have [you]_{1006-the jew} seen ? Speak out , [boy]_4619-boy ! Quick - quick ! for [your]_{1006-the jew} life . ' [I]_123-oliver was n't able to sleep any longer , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , meekly . ' [I]_123-oliver am very sorry if [I]_123-oliver have disturbed [you]_4564-sir , [sir]_4564-sir . '_[123-oliver] ' [You]_123-oliver were not awake an hour ago ? '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , scowling fiercely on [the boy]_{437-the boy} . ' No ! No , indeed ! '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Are [you]_123-oliver sure ? '_{[1006-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} : with a still fiercer look than before : and a threatening attitude . ' Upon [my]_123-oliver word [I]_123-oliver was not , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , earnestly . ' [I]_123-oliver was not , indeed , [sir]_4564-sir . '_[123-oliver] ' Tush , tush , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , abruptly resuming [his]_{1006-the jew} old manner , and playing with the knife a little , before [he]_{1006-the jew} laid it down ; as if to induce the belief that [he]_{1006-the jew} had caught it up , in mere sport . ' Of course [I]_{1006-the jew} know that , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} . [I]_{1006-the jew} only tried to frighten [you]_123-oliver . [You]_123-oliver 're_{[1006-the jew]} [a brave boy]_{1034-a brave boy} . Ha ! ha ! [you]_123-oliver 're [a brave boy]_{1034-a brave boy} , [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[123-oliver] [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} rubbed [his]_{1006-the jew} hands with a chuckle , but glanced uneasily at the box , notwithstanding . ' Did [you]_123-oliver see any of these pretty things , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , laying [his]_{1006-the jew} hand upon it after a short pause . ' Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Ah ! '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , turning rather pale . ' [They]_{1038-my little property} - [they]_{1038-my little property} 're_{[1006-the jew]} [mine]_{1006-the jew} , [Oliver]_123-oliver ; [[my]_0-i little property]_{1038-my little property} . All [I]_0-i have to live upon , in [my]_0-i old age . [The folks]_{1039-the folks} call [me]_0-i [a miser]_{1040-a miser} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . [Only a miser]_{1042-only a miser} ; that 's all . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver thought [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} must be [a decided miser to live in such a dirty place , with so many watches]_{5185-a decided miser to live in such a dirty place , with so many watches} ; but , thinking that perhaps [his]_123-oliver fondness for [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [the other boys]_{5187-the other boys} , cost [him]_123-oliver a good deal of money , [he]_123-oliver only cast a deferential look at [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , and asked if [he]_{1006-the jew} might get up . '_{[1039-the folks]} Certainly , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , certainly , ' replied [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_{[1039-the folks]} Stay . There 's a pitcher of water in the corner by the door . Bring it here ; and [I]_0-i 'll give [you]_{583-my dear} a basin to wash in , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver got up ; walked across [the room]_{432-the room} ; and stooped for an instant to raise the pitcher . When [he]_123-oliver turned [his]_123-oliver head , the box was gone . [He]_123-oliver had scarcely washed [himself]_123-oliver , and made everything tidy , by emptying the basin out of the window , agreeably to [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's directions , when [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} returned : accompanied by [a very sprightly young friend , whom [Oliver]_123-oliver had seen smoking on the previous night , and who was now formally introduced to [him]_123-oliver as [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates}]_{5193-a very sprightly young friend , whom oliver had seen smoking on the previous night , and who was now formally introduced to him as charley bates} . [The four]_{5194-the four} sat down , to breakfast , on the coffee , and some hot rolls and ham which [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} had brought [home]_4804-home in the crown of [his]_{5121-the dodger} hat . '_[0-i] Well , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , glancing slyly at [Oliver]_123-oliver , and addressing [himself]_{1006-the jew} to [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [you]_1045-you 've been at work this morning , [[my]_0-i dears]_{1046-my dears} ? ' '_[1045-you] Hard , ' replied [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_[1045-you] As nails , ' added [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_[1045-you] [Good boys]_{1047-good boys} , [good boys]_{1047-good boys} ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[1045-you] What have [you]_1045-you got , [Dodger]_{176-the dodger} ? ' '_[1045-you] A couple of pocket - books , ' replied [that young gentlman]_{5201-that young gentlman} . '_[1045-you] Lined ? ' inquired [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with eagerness . '_[1045-you] Pretty well , ' replied [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , producing two pocket - books ; one green , and the other red . '_[1045-you] Not so heavy as they might be , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , after looking at the insides carefully ; '_[1045-you] but very neat and nicely made . [Ingenious workman]_{1049-ingenious workman} , ai n't [he]_{176-the dodger} , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ' '_[123-oliver] Very indeed , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . At which [Mr. Charles Bates]_{179-master bates} laughed uproariously ; very much to the amazement of [Oliver , who saw nothing to laugh at , in anything that had passed]_{5205-oliver , who saw nothing to laugh at , in anything that had passed} . '_[4564-sir] And what have [you]_123-oliver got , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ? ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin to [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_[123-oliver] Wipes , ' replied [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} ; at the same time producing four pocket - handkerchiefs . '_[123-oliver] Well , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , inspecting them closely ; '_[123-oliver] they 're very good ones , very . [You]_123-oliver have n't marked them well , though , [Charley]_{179-master bates} ; so the marks shall be picked out with a needle , and [we]_5207-we 'll teach [Oliver]_123-oliver how to do it . Shall [us]_5207-we , [Oliver]_123-oliver , eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! '_[123-oliver] ' If [you]_4564-sir please , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [You]_123-oliver 'd like to be able to make pocket - handkerchiefs as easy as [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} , would n't [you]_123-oliver , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' Very much , indeed , if [you]_4564-sir 'll teach [me]_123-oliver , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} saw something so exquisitely ludicrous in this reply , that [he]_{179-master bates} burst into another laugh ; which laugh , meeting the coffee [he]_{179-master bates} was drinking , and carrying it down some wrong channel , very nearly terminated in [his]_{179-master bates} premature suffocation . ' [He]_123-oliver is so jolly green ! '_{[179-master bates]} said [Charley]_{179-master bates} when [he]_{179-master bates} recovered , as an apology to [the company]_{1053-the company} for [his]_{179-master bates} unpolite behaviour . [The Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} said nothing , but [he]_{5121-the dodger} smoothed [Oliver]_123-oliver 's hair over [his]_{5121-the dodger} eyes , and said [he]_{5121-the dodger} 'd know better , by and by ; upon which [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , observing [Oliver]_123-oliver 's colour mounting , changed the subject by asking whether there had been much of [a crowd]_{1056-a crowd} at the execution that morning ? This made [him]_{4702-the old gentleman} wonder more and more ; for it was plain from the replies of [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} that [they]_{1057-the two boys} had both been [there]_4617-there ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver naturally wondered how [they]_{1057-the two boys} could possibly have found time to be so very industrious . When the breakfast was cleared away ; [the merry old gentlman]_{1059-the merry old gentlman} and [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} played at a very curious and uncommon game , which was performed in this way . [The merry old gentleman]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} , placing a snuff - box in one pocket of [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} trousers , a note - case in the other , and a watch in [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} waistcoat pocket , with a guard - chain round [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} neck , and sticking a mock diamond pin in [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} shirt : buttoned [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} coat tight round [him]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} , and putting [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} spectacle - case and handkerchief in [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} pockets , trotted up and down [the room]_{432-the room} with a stick , in imitation of the manner in which [old gentlemen]_{1063-old gentlemen} walk about [the streets]_{758-the streets} any hour in the day . Sometimes [he]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} stopped at [the fire - place]_{1065-the fire - place} , and sometimes at the door , making believe that [he]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} was staring with all [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} might into [shop]_1066-shop - windows . At such times , [he]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} would look constantly round [him]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} , for fear of [thieves]_1067-thieves , and would keep slapping all [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} pockets in turn , to see that [he]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} had n't lost anything , in such a very funny and natural manner , that [Oliver]_123-oliver laughed till the tears ran down [his]_123-oliver face . All this time , [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} followed [him]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} closely about : getting out of [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} sight , so nimbly , every time [he]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} turned round , that it was impossible to follow [their]_{1057-the two boys} motions . At last , [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} trod upon [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} toes , or ran upon [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} boot accidently , while [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} stumbled up against [him]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} behind ; and in that one moment [they]_{1057-the two boys} took from [him]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} , with the most extraordinary rapidity , snuff - box , note - case , watch - guard , chain , shirt - pin , pocket - handkerchief , even the spectacle - case . If [the old gentlman]_{1070-the old gentlman} felt a hand in any one of [his]_{1070-the old gentlman} pockets , [he]_{1070-the old gentlman} cried out where it was ; and then the game began all over again . When this game had been played a great many times , [a couple of [young ladies]_{1072-young ladies}]_{1071-a couple of young ladies} called to see [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} ; one of whom was named [Bet]_{180-miss betsy} , and [the other]_{4696-the other} [Nancy]_127-nancy . [They]_{1071-a couple of young ladies} wore a good deal of hair , not very neatly turned up behind , and were rather untidy about the shoes and stockings . [They]_{1071-a couple of young ladies} were not exactly pretty , perhaps ; but [they]_{1071-a couple of young ladies} had a great deal of colour in [their]_{1071-a couple of young ladies} faces , and looked quite stout and hearty . Being remarkably free and agreeable in [their]_{1071-a couple of young ladies} manners , [Oliver]_123-oliver thought [[them]_{1071-a couple of young ladies} very nice girls]_{1075-them very nice girls} indeed . As there is no doubt [they]_{1071-a couple of young ladies} were . [The visitors]_{1076-the visitors} stopped a long time . Spirits were produced , in consequence of one of [the young ladies]_{1077-the young ladies} complaining of a coldness in [her]_{4696-the other} inside ; and the conversation took a very convivial and improving turn . At length , [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} expressed [his]_{179-master bates} opinion that it was time to pad the hoof . This , it occurred to [Oliver]_123-oliver , must be [French]_181-french for going out ; for directly afterwards , [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , and [Charley]_{179-master bates} , and [the two young ladies]_{1079-the two young ladies} , went away together , having been kindly furnished by [the amiable old Jew]_{126-the jew} with money to spend . ' There , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' That 's a pleasant life , is n't it ? [They]_{1076-the visitors} have gone out for the day . '_[174-fagin] ' Have [they]_{1076-the visitors} done work , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_[123-oliver] inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Yes , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; ' that is , unless [they]_{1076-the visitors} should unexpectedly come across any , when [they]_{1076-the visitors} are out ; and [they]_{1076-the visitors} wo n't neglect it , if [they]_{1076-the visitors} do , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , depend upon it . Make 'em_{[1006-the jew]} [[your]_123-oliver models]_{1081-your models} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . Make 'em [[your]_123-oliver models]_{1081-your models} , '_[0-i] tapping the fire - shovel on the hearth to add force to [his]_0-i words ; ' do everything [they]_{1076-the visitors} bid [you]_123-oliver , and take [their]_{1076-the visitors} advice in all matters - especially [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} 's , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} . [He]_{5121-the dodger} 'll be [a great man]_{5217-a great man} [himself]_{5121-the dodger} , and will make [you]_123-oliver one too , if [you]_123-oliver take pattern by [him]_{5121-the dodger} . - Is [my]_{1006-the jew} handkerchief hanging out of [my]_{1006-the jew} pocket , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , stopping short . ' Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' See if [you]_4564-sir can take it out , without [my]_123-oliver feeling it ; as [you]_4564-sir saw [them]_5220-them do , when [we]_5221-we were at play this morning . '_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver held up the bottom of the pocket with one hand , as [he]_123-oliver had seen [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} hold it , and drew the handkerchief lightly out of it with the other . ' Is it gone ? '_{[1006-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' Here it is , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , showing it in [his]_123-oliver hand . ' [You]_123-oliver 're_[123-oliver] [a clever boy]_{1086-a clever boy} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the playful old gentleman]_{5223-the playful old gentleman} , patting [Oliver]_123-oliver on the head approvingly . '_{[1086-a clever boy]} [I]_0-i never saw [a sharper lad]_{1088-a sharper lad} . Here 's a shilling for [you]_123-oliver . If [you]_123-oliver go on , in this way , [you]_123-oliver 'll be [the greatest man of the time]_{1089-the greatest man of the time} . And now come here , and [I]_0-i 'll show [you]_123-oliver how to take the marks out of the handkerchiefs . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver wondered what picking [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} 's pocket in play , had to do with [his]_123-oliver chances of being [a great man]_{5217-a great man} . But , thinking that [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , being so much [[his]_123-oliver senior]_{5227-his senior} , must know best , [he]_123-oliver followed [him]_123-oliver quietly to the table , and was soon deeply involved in [his]_123-oliver new study . CHAPTER X [OLIVER]_123-oliver BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH [THE CHARACTERS OF [[HIS]_123-oliver NEW ASSOCIATES]_{5229-his new associates}]_{5228-the characters of his new associates} ; AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE . BEING A SHORT , BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER , IN THIS HISTORY For many days , [Oliver]_123-oliver remained in [[the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's room]_{5231-the jew 's room} , picking the marks out of the pocket - handkerchief , of which a great number were brought [home]_4804-home , and sometimes taking part in the game already described : which [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} and [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} played , regularly , every morning . At length , [he]_123-oliver began to languish for fresh air , and took many occasions of earnestly entreating [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} to allow [him]_123-oliver to go out to work with [[his]_123-oliver two companions]_{5236-his two companions} . [Oliver]_123-oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed , by what [he]_123-oliver had seen of the stern morality of [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} 's character . Whenever [the Dodger]_{176-the dodger} or [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} came [home]_4804-home at night , empty - handed , [he]_123-oliver would expatiate with great vehemence on the misery of idle and lazy habits ; and would enforce upon [them]_{5236-his two companions} the necessity of an active life , by sending [them]_{5236-his two companions} supperless to bed . On one occasion , indeed , [he]_123-oliver even went so far as to knock [them]_{5236-his two companions} both down [a flight of stairs]_{5239-a flight of stairs} ; but this was carrying out [his]_123-oliver virtuous precepts to an unusual extent . At length , one morning , [Oliver]_123-oliver obtained the permission [he]_123-oliver had so eagerly sought . There had been no handkerchiefs to work upon , for two or three days , and the dinners had been rather meagre . Perhaps these were reasons for [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} 's giving [his]_123-oliver assent ; but , whether they were or no , [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} told [Oliver]_123-oliver [he]_123-oliver might go , and placed [him]_123-oliver under the joint guardianship of [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} , and [[his]_{4702-the old gentleman} friend]_{839-his friend} [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . [The three boys]_{4602-the three boys} sallied out ; [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} with [his]_{5121-the dodger} coat - sleeves tucked up , and [his]_{5121-the dodger} hat cocked , as usual ; [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} sauntering along with [his]_{179-master bates} hands in [his]_{179-master bates} pockets ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver between [them]_{4602-the three boys} , wondering where [they]_{4602-the three boys} were going , and what branch of manufacture [he]_123-oliver would be instructed in , first . The pace at which [they]_{4602-the three boys} went , was such [a very lazy , ill - looking saunter]_{5245-a very lazy , ill - looking saunter} , that [Oliver]_123-oliver soon began to think [[his]_123-oliver companions]_{494-his companions} were going to deceive [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , by not going to work at all . [The Dodger]_{176-the dodger} had a vicious propensity , too , of pulling the caps from the heads of [small boys]_{5248-small boys} and tossing them down areas ; while [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} exhibited some very loose notions concerning the rights of property , by pilfering divers apples and onions from the stalls at [the kennel sides]_{5249-the kennel sides} , and thrusting them into pockets which were so surprisingly capacious , that they seemed to undermine [his]_{179-master bates} whole suit of clothes in every direction . These things looked so bad , that [Oliver]_123-oliver was on the point of declaring [his]_123-oliver intention of seeking [his]_123-oliver way back , in the best way [he]_123-oliver could ; when [his]_123-oliver thoughts were suddenly directed into another channel , by a very mysterious change of behaviour on the part of [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . [They]_{4602-the three boys} were just emerging from a narrow court not far from [the open square in [Clerkenwell]_{25-clerkenwell}]_{5251-the open square in clerkenwell} , which is yet called , by some strange perversion of terms , '_[0-i] The Green ' : when [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} made a sudden stop ; and , laying [his]_{5121-the dodger} finger on [his]_{5121-the dodger} lip , drew [[his]_{5121-the dodger} companions]_{494-his companions} back again , with the greatest caution and circumspection . '_{[1094-stop thief]} What 's the matter ? ' demanded [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_{[1094-stop thief]} Hush ! ' replied [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_{[1094-stop thief]} Do [you]_1090-you see [that old cove at the book - stall]_{1091-that old cove at the book - stall} ? ' '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} over the way ? ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} Yes , [I]_0-i see [him]_{4702-the old gentleman} . ' '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} [He]_{4702-the old gentleman} 'll do , ' said [the Doger]_{5255-the doger} . '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} A prime plant , ' observed [Master Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . [Oliver]_123-oliver looked from [one to the other]_{5256-one to the other} , with the greatest surprise ; but [he]_123-oliver was not permitted to make any inquiries ; for [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} walked stealthily across [the road]_{4910-the road} , and slunk close behind [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} towards whom [his]_123-oliver attention had been directed . [Oliver]_123-oliver walked a few paces after [them]_{1057-the two boys} ; and , not knowing whether to advance or retire , stood looking on in silent amazement . [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} was [a very respectable - looking personage , with a powdered head and gold spectacles]_{5261-a very respectable - looking personage , with a powdered head and gold spectacles} . [He]_{4702-the old gentleman} was dressed in a bottle - green coat with a black velvet collar ; wore white trousers ; and carried a smart bamboo cane under [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} arm . [He]_{4702-the old gentleman} had taken up a book from [the stall]_{5262-the stall} , and there [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} stood , reading away , as hard as if [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} were in [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} elbow - chair , in [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} own study . It is very possible that [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} fancied [himself]_{4702-the old gentleman} [there]_4617-there , indeed ; for it was plain , from [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} abstraction , that [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} saw not the book - stall , nor [the street]_{353-the street} , nor [the boys]_{486-the boys} , nor , in short , anything but the book itself : which [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} was reading straight through : turning over the leaf when [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} got to the bottom of a page , beginning at the top line of the next one , and going regularly on , with the greatest interest and eagerness . What was [Oliver]_123-oliver 's horror and alarm as [he]_123-oliver stood a few paces off , looking on with [his]_123-oliver eyelids as wide open as they would possibly go , to see [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} plunge [his]_{5121-the dodger} hand into [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} 's pocket , and draw from thence a handkerchief ! To see [him]_{4702-the old gentleman} hand the same to [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} ; and finally to behold [them]_5268-them , both running away round the corner at full speed ! In an instant the whole mystery of the hankerchiefs , and the watches , and the jewels , and [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , rushed upon [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's mind . [He]_{4702-the old gentleman} stood , for a moment , with the blood so tingling through all [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} veins from terror , that [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} felt as if [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} were in a burning fire ; then , confused and frightened , [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} took to [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} heels ; and , not knowing what [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} did , made off as fast as [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} could lay [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} feet to the ground . This was all done in a minute 's space . In the very instant when [Oliver]_123-oliver began to run , [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , putting [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} hand to [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} pocket , and missing [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} handkerchief , turned sharp round . Seeing [the boy scudding away at such a rapid pace]_{5272-the boy scudding away at such a rapid pace} , [he]_123-oliver very naturally concluded [him]_123-oliver to be [the depredator]_{5273-the depredator} ; and shouting '_[1093-thief] Stop [thief]_1093-thief ! ' with all [his]_123-oliver might , made off after [him]_123-oliver , book in hand . But [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} was not [the only person who raised the hue - and - cry]_{5275-the only person who raised the hue - and - cry} . [The Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , unwilling to attract public attention by running down [the open street]_{933-the open street} , had merely retired into the very first doorway round the corner . [They]_5278-they no sooner heard the cry , and saw [Oliver]_123-oliver running , than , guessing exactly how the matter stood , [they]_5278-they issued forth with great promptitude ; and , shouting '_[1093-thief] [Stop thief]_{1094-stop thief} ! ' too , joined in the pursuit like [good citizens]_{5279-good citizens} . Although [Oliver]_123-oliver had been brought up by [philosophers]_{5280-philosophers} , [he]_123-oliver was not theoretically acquainted with the beautiful axiom that self - preservation is the first law of nature . If [he]_123-oliver had been , perhaps [he]_123-oliver would have been prepared for this . Not being prepared , however , it alarmed [him]_123-oliver the more ; so away [he]_123-oliver went like the wind , with [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} and [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} roaring and shouting behind [him]_123-oliver . '_[1093-thief] Stop [thief]_1093-thief ! Stop [thief]_1093-thief ! ' There is a magic in the sound . [The tradesman]_{5283-the tradesman} leaves [his]_{5283-the tradesman} counter , and [the car - man]_{5284-the car - man} [his]_{5283-the tradesman} waggon ; [the butcher]_{5285-the butcher} throws down [his]_{5283-the tradesman} tray ; [the baker]_{5286-the baker} [his]_{5283-the tradesman} basket ; [the milkman]_{5287-the milkman} [his]_{5283-the tradesman} pail ; [the errand - boy]_{5288-the errand - boy} [his]_{5283-the tradesman} parcels ; [the school - boy]_{5289-the school - boy} [his]_{5283-the tradesman} marbles ; [the paviour]_{5290-the paviour} [his]_{5283-the tradesman} pickaxe ; [the child]_{321-the child} [his]_{5283-the tradesman} battledore . Away [they]_5292-they run , pell - mell , helter - skelter , slap - dash : tearing , yelling , screaming , knocking down [the passengers]_{5293-the passengers} as [they]_5292-they turn the corners , rousing up the dogs , and astonishing the fowls : and [streets]_5294-streets , [squares]_5295-squares , and [courts]_5296-courts , re - echo with the sound . '_[1093-thief] Stop [thief]_1093-thief ! [Stop thief]_{1094-stop thief} ! ' The cry is taken up by a hundred voices , and [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} accumulate at every turning . Away [they]_5292-they fly , splashing through the mud , and rattling along the pavements : up go the windows , out run [the people]_{396-the people} , onward bear [the mob]_{5299-the mob} , [a whole audience desert Punch in the very thickest of the plot]_{5300-a whole audience desert punch in the very thickest of the plot} , and , joining [the rushing throng]_{5301-the rushing throng} , swell the shout , and lend fresh vigour to the cry , '_{[1094-stop thief]} [Stop thief]_{1094-stop thief} ! Stop [thief]_1093-thief ! ' '_[1093-thief] Stop thief ! [Stop thief]_{1094-stop thief} ! ' There is a passion FOR hunting something deeply implanted in the human breast . [One wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion]_{5302-one wretched breathless child , panting with exhaustion} ; terror in [his]_{5283-the tradesman} looks ; agony in [his]_{5283-the tradesman} eyes ; large drops of perspiration streaming down [his]_{5283-the tradesman} face ; strains every nerve to make head upon [[his]_{5283-the tradesman} pursuers]_{5303-his pursuers} ; and as [they]_5292-they follow on [his]_{5283-the tradesman} track , and gain upon [him]_{5283-the tradesman} every instant , [they]_5292-they hail [his]_{5283-the tradesman} decreasing strength with joy . '_{[1094-stop thief]} Stop [thief]_1093-thief ! ' Ay , stop [him]_1093-thief for God 's sake , were it only in mercy ! Stopped at last ! A clever blow . [He]_1093-thief is down upon [the pavement]_{5304-the pavement} ; and [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} eagerly gather round [him]_1093-thief : [each new comer]_{5306-each new comer} , jostling and struggling with [the others]_{5307-the others} to catch a glimpse . '_[1093-thief] Stand aside ! ' '_[1093-thief] Give [him]_1093-thief a little air ! ' '_[1093-thief] Nonsense ! [he]_1093-thief do n't deserve it . ' '_{[4618-the gentleman]} Where 's [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} ? ' '_[1093-thief] Here [his]_1093-thief is , coming down [the street]_{353-the street} . ' '_[1093-thief] Make room there for [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} ! ' '_[1093-thief] Is this [the boy]_{437-the boy} , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' '_[4564-sir] Yes . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver lay , covered with mud and dust , and bleeding from the mouth , looking wildly round upon the heap of faces that surrounded [him]_123-oliver , when [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} was officiously dragged and pushed into the circle by [the foremost of [the pursuers]_{5310-the pursuers}]_{5309-the foremost of the pursuers} . '_[4564-sir] Yes , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i am afraid it is [the boy]_{437-the boy} . ' '_{[437-the boy]} Afraid ! ' murmured [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} . '_{[437-the boy]} That 's [a good ' un]_{5313-a good ' un} ! '_[4564-sir] ' [Poor fellow]_{863-poor fellow} ! '_{[4618-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , ' [he]_{437-the boy} has hurt [himself]_{437-the boy} . '_{[4618-the gentleman]} ' [I]_{1110-a great lubberly fellow} did that , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[1110-a great lubberly fellow]} said [a great lubberly fellow]_{1110-a great lubberly fellow} , stepping forward ; ' and preciously [I]_{437-the boy} cut [my]_{437-the boy} knuckle agin '_{[437-the boy]} [his]_{437-the boy} mouth . [I]_0-i stopped [him]_{437-the boy} , [sir]_4564-sir . ' [The follow]_{5316-the follow} touched [his]_{5316-the follow} hat with a grin , expecting something for [his]_{5316-the follow} pains ; but , [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , eyeing [him]_{5316-the follow} with an expression of dislike , look anxiously round , as if [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} contemplated running away [himself]_{4702-the old gentleman} : which it is very possible [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} might have attempted to do , and thus have afforded another chase , had not [a police officer who is generally [the last person to arrive in such cases at that moment]_{5319-the last person to arrive in such cases at that moment} made [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} way through [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd}]_{5318-a police officer who is generally the last person to arrive in such cases at that moment made his way through the crowd} , and seized [Oliver]_123-oliver by the collar . '_[0-i] Come , get up , ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} , roughly . '_[0-i] It was n't [me]_0-i indeed , [sir]_4564-sir . Indeed , indeed , it was [two other boys]_{1113-two other boys} , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , clasping [his]_123-oliver hands passionately , and looking round . '_{[1113-two other boys]} [They]_{1113-two other boys} are here somewhere . ' '_{[1113-two other boys]} Oh no , [they]_{1113-two other boys} ai n't , ' said [the officer]_{5322-the officer} . [He]_0-i meant this to be ironical , but it was true besides ; for [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} had filed off down [the first convenient court [they]_{1113-two other boys} came to]_{5324-the first convenient court they came to} . '_{[1113-two other boys]} Come , get up ! ' '_{[1113-two other boys]} Do n't hurt [him]_1114-you , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , compassionately . '_{[1113-two other boys]} Oh no , [I]_0-i wo n't hurt [him]_1114-you , ' replied [the officer]_{5322-the officer} , tearing [his]_0-i jacket half off [his]_0-i back , in proof thereof . '_[0-i] Come , [I]_0-i know [you]_1114-you ; it wo n't do . Will [you]_1114-you stand upon [your]_1114-you legs , [[you]_1114-you young devil]_{1115-you young devil} ? ' [Oliver]_123-oliver , who could hardly stand , made a shift to raise [himself]_123-oliver on [his]_123-oliver feet , and was at once lugged along [the streets]_{758-the streets} by the jacket - collar , at a rapid pace . [The gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} walked on with [them]_{1113-two other boys} by [the officer]_{5322-the officer} 's side ; and as many of [the crowd as could achieve the feat]_{5330-the crowd as could achieve the feat} , got a little ahead , and stared back at [Oliver]_123-oliver from time to time . [The boys]_{486-the boys} shouted in triumph ; and on [they]_{486-the boys} went . [CHAPTER XI TREATS OF MR . FANG]_{182-chapter xi treats of mr . fang} [THE POLICE MAGISTRATE]_{5332-the police magistrate} ; AND FURNISHES [A SLIGHT SPECIMEN OF [HIS]_{5332-the police magistrate} MODE OF ADMINISTERING JUSTICE The offence had been committed within [the district]_{5042-the district} , and indeed in [the immediate neighborhood of]_{5335-the immediate neighborhood of} , [a very notorious [metropolitan police office]_{5337-metropolitan police office}]_{5336-a very notorious metropolitan police office}]_{5333-a slight specimen of his mode of administering justice the offence had been committed within the district , and indeed in the immediate neighborhood of , a very notorious metropolitan police office} . [The crowd]_{5297-the crowd} had only the satisfaction of accompanying [Oliver]_123-oliver through [two or three streets]_{5339-two or three streets} , and down [a place called [Mutton Hill]_{26-mutton hill}]_{5340-a place called mutton hill} , when [he]_123-oliver was led beneath [a low archway]_{5341-a low archway} , and up [a dirty court]_{5342-a dirty court} , into [this dispensary of summary justice]_{5343-this dispensary of summary justice} , by the back way . It was [a small paved yard into which [they]_{5297-the crowd} turned]_{5344-a small paved yard into which they turned} ; and [here]_351-here [they]_{5297-the crowd} encountered [a stout man]_{5346-a stout man} with a bunch of whiskers on [his]_{5346-a stout man} face , and a bunch of keys in [his]_{5346-a stout man} hand . '_[1114-you] What 's the matter now ? ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} carelessly . '_{[1116-a young fogle - hunter]} [A young fogle - hunter]_{1116-a young fogle - hunter} , ' replied [the man who had [Oliver]_123-oliver in charge]_{5348-the man who had oliver in charge} . '_{[1116-a young fogle - hunter]} Are [you]_{1116-a young fogle - hunter} [the party that 's been robbed]_{1117-the party that 's been robbed} , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' inquired [the man with the keys]_{5349-the man with the keys} . '_[4564-sir] Yes , [I]_0-i am , ' replied [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} ; '_[4564-sir] but [I]_0-i am not sure that [this boy]_{4803-this boy} actually took the handkerchief . [I]_0-i - [I]_0-i would rather not press the case . ' '_[0-i] Must go before [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} now , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} . '_[4564-sir] [His]_{4803-this boy} worship will be disengaged in half a minute . Now , [young gallows]_{1122-young gallows} ! ' This was an invitation for [Oliver]_123-oliver to enter through a door which [he]_123-oliver unlocked as [he]_123-oliver spoke , and which led into [a stone cell]_{685-a stone cell} . Here [he]_123-oliver was searched ; and nothing being found upon [him]_123-oliver , locked up . [This cell]_{5353-this cell} was in shape and size something like an area cellar , only not so light . [It]_{5353-this cell} was most intolerably dirty ; for [it]_{5353-this cell} was Monday morning ; and [it]_{5353-this cell} had been tenanted by [six drunken people]_{5354-six drunken people} , who had been locked up , elsewhere , since Saturday night . But this is little . In [[our]_5355-our station]_{5356-our station} - [houses]_5141-houses , [men]_416-men and [women]_5143-women are every night confined on the most trivial charges - the word is worth noting - in [dungeons]_{5360-dungeons} , compared with which , those in [Newgate]_27-newgate , occupied by [the most atrocious felons]_{5361-the most atrocious felons} , tried , found guilty , and under sentence of death , are palaces . Let [any one who doubts this]_{5362-any one who doubts this} , compare [the two]_{5363-the two} . [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} looked almost as rueful as [Oliver]_123-oliver when the key grated in the lock . [He]_{4702-the old gentleman} turned with a sigh to the book , which had been the innocent cause of all this disturbance . '_{[1122-young gallows]} There is something in [that boy]_{4657-that boy} 's face , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} to [himself]_{4702-the old gentleman} as [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} walked slowly away , tapping [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} chin with the cover of the book , in a thoughtful manner ; '_[0-i] something that touches and interests [me]_0-i . Can [he]_{4657-that boy} be innocent ? [He]_{4657-that boy} looked like - Bye the bye , ' exclaimed [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , halting very abruptly , and staring up into the sky , '_{[4657-that boy]} Bless [my]_0-i soul ! - where have [I]_0-i seen something like that look before ? ' After musing for some minutes , [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} walked , with the same meditative face , into a back anteroom opening from [the yard]_{4955-the yard} ; and there , retiring into a corner , called up before [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} mind 's eye a vast amphitheatre of [faces over which a dusky curtain had hung for many years]_{5369-faces over which a dusky curtain had hung for many years} . '_[0-i] No , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , shaking [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} head ; '_[0-i] it must be imagination . [He]_0-i wandered over [them]_1124-them again . [He]_0-i had called them into view , and it was not easy to replace the shroud that had so long concealed them . There were the faces of [friends]_1125-friends , and [foes]_1126-foes , and of many that had been [almost strangers]_{1127-almost strangers} peering intrusively from [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} ; there were the faces of [young and blooming girls]_{1129-young and blooming girls} that were now [old women]_{1130-old women} ; there were faces that [the grave]_{792-the grave} had changed and closed upon , but which the mind , superior to its power , still dressed in [their]_1124-them old freshness and beauty , calling back the lustre of the eyes , the brightness of the smile , the beaming of the soul through its mask of clay , and whispering of beauty beyond [the tomb]_{1132-the tomb} , changed but to be heightened , and taken from earth only to be set up as a light , to shed a soft and gentle glow upon the path to Heaven . But [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} could recall no one countenance of which [Oliver]_123-oliver 's features bore a trace . So , [he]_0-i heaved a sigh over the recollections [he]_0-i awakened ; and being , happily for [himself]_0-i , [an absent old gentleman]_{1134-an absent old gentleman} , buried them again in the pages of the musty book . [He]_0-i was roused by a touch on the shoulder , and a request from [the man with the keys]_{5349-the man with the keys} to follow [him]_0-i into [the office]_{4687-the office} . [He]_0-i closed [his]_0-i book hastily ; and was at once ushered into the imposing presence of [the renowned Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . [The office]_{4687-the office} was a front parlour , with a panelled wall . [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} sat behind a bar , at the upper end ; and on one side the door was a sort of wooden pen in which poor little [Oliver]_123-oliver was already deposited ; trembling very much at the awfulness of the scene . [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} was [a lean , long - backed , stiff - necked , middle - sized man , with no great quantity of hair , and what [he]_{183-mr. fang} had , growing on the back and sides of [his]_{183-mr. fang} head]_{1138-a lean , long - backed , stiff - necked , middle - sized man , with no great quantity of hair , and what he had , growing on the back and sides of his head} . [His]_{183-mr. fang} face was stern , and much flushed . If [he]_{183-mr. fang} were really not in the habit of drinking rather more than was exactly good for [him]_{183-mr. fang} , [he]_{183-mr. fang} might have brought action against [his]_{183-mr. fang} countenance for libel , and have recovered heavy damages . [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} bowed respectfully ; and advancing to [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} 's desk , said , suiting the action to the word , ' That is [my]_0-i name and address , [sir]_4564-sir . '_[0-i] [He]_0-i then withdrew a pace or two ; and , with another polite and gentlemanly inclination of the head , waited to be questioned . Now , it so happened that [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} was at that moment perusing a leading article in a newspaper of the morning , adverting to some recent decision of [his]_{183-mr. fang} , and commending [him]_{183-mr. fang} , for the three hundred and fiftieth time , to the special and particular notice of [the Secretary of State for the Home Department]_{1141-the secretary of state for the home department} . [He]_{183-mr. fang} was out of temper ; and [he]_{183-mr. fang} looked up with an angry scowl . ' Who are [you]_{4702-the old gentleman} ? '_{[183-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} pointed , with some surprise , to [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} card . ' [Officer]_5372-officer ! '_{[183-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , tossing the card contemptuously away with the newspaper . ' Who is [this fellow]_{5373-this fellow} ? '_{[183-mr. fang]} ' [My]_{4702-the old gentleman} name , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , speaking like [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} , ' [my]_{4702-the old gentleman} name , [sir]_4564-sir , is [Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} . Permit [me]_{4702-the old gentleman} to inquire the name of [the magistrate who offers a gratuitous and unprovoked insult to [a respectable person]_{5377-a respectable person} , under the protection of the bench]_{5376-the magistrate who offers a gratuitous and unprovoked insult to a respectable person , under the protection of the bench} . '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} Saying this , [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} looked around [the office]_{4687-the office} as if in search of [some person who would afford [him]_{125-mr. brownlow} the required information]_{1146-some person who would afford him the required information} . ' [Officer]_5372-officer ! '_{[183-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , throwing the paper on one side , ' what 's [this fellow]_{5373-this fellow} charged with ? '_{[183-mr. fang]} ' [He]_{5373-this fellow} 's not charged at all , [[your]_4564-sir worship]_{587-your worship} , '_{[5322-the officer]} replied [the officer]_{5322-the officer} . ' [He]_{5373-this fellow} appears against [this boy]_{4803-this boy} , [your]_4564-sir worship . '_{[5322-the officer]} [[His]_{125-mr. brownlow} worship]_{1148-his worship} knew this perfectly well ; but it was a good annoyance , and a safe one . ' Appears against [the boy]_{437-the boy} , does [he]_{5373-this fellow} ? '_{[183-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , surveying [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} contemptuously from head to foot . ' Swear [him]_{5373-this fellow} ! '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} ' Before [I]_{125-mr. brownlow} am sworn , [I]_{125-mr. brownlow} must beg to say one word , '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} ; ' and that is , that [I]_{125-mr. brownlow} really never , without actual experience , could have believed - '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} ' Hold [your]_{125-mr. brownlow} tongue , [sir]_4564-sir ! '_{[183-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , peremptorily . ' [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} will not , [sir]_4564-sir ! '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} replied [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . ' Hold [your]_4564-sir tongue this instant , or [I]_{183-mr. fang} 'll have [you]_4564-sir turned out of [the office]_{4687-the office} ! '_{[183-mr. fang]} said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . ' [You]_{1150-an insolent impertinent fellow} 're_{[183-mr. fang]} [an insolent impertinent fellow]_{1150-an insolent impertinent fellow} . How dare [you]_{1150-an insolent impertinent fellow} bully [a magistrate]_{1151-a magistrate} ! ' '_{[1150-an insolent impertinent fellow]} What ! ' exclaimed [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , reddening . '_{[1150-an insolent impertinent fellow]} Swear [this person]_{1152-this person} ! ' said [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} to [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll not hear another word . Swear [him]_{1152-this person} . ' [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} 's indignation was greatly roused ; but reflecting perhaps , that [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} might only injure [the boy]_{437-the boy} by giving vent to it , [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} suppressed [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} feelings and submitted to be sworn at once . '_{[1152-this person]} Now , ' said [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , '_{[1152-this person]} what 's the charge against [this boy]_{4803-this boy} ? What have [you]_0-i got to say , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i was standing at a bookstall - ' [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} began . '_[0-i] Hold [your]_4564-sir tongue , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_{[1156-policeman]} [Policeman]_{1156-policeman} ! Where 's [the policeman]_{1157-the policeman} ? Here , swear [this policeman]_{1158-this policeman} . Now , [policeman]_{1156-policeman} , what is this ? ' [The policeman]_{1157-the policeman} , with becoming humility , related how [he]_{1157-the policeman} had taken the charge ; how [he]_{1157-the policeman} had searched [Oliver]_{125-mr. brownlow} , and found nothing on [[his]_{1157-the policeman} person]_{5390-his person} ; and how that was all [he]_{1157-the policeman} knew about it . '_{[1156-policeman]} Are there [any witnesses]_{1160-any witnesses} ? ' inquired [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_{[1160-any witnesses]} None , [[your]_4564-sir worship]_{587-your worship} , ' replied [the policeman]_{1157-the policeman} . [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} sat silent for some minutes , and then , turning round to [the prosecutor]_{5392-the prosecutor} , said in a towering passion . '_{[587-your worship]} Do [you]_4564-sir mean to state what [your]_4564-sir complaint against [this boy]_{4803-this boy} is , [man]_1163-man , or do [you]_4564-sir not ? [You]_4564-sir have been sworn . Now , if [you]_4564-sir stand there , refusing to give evidence , [I]_0-i 'll punish [you]_4564-sir for disrespect to the bench ; [I]_0-i will , by - ' By what , or by whom , [nobody]_354-nobody knows , for [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} and [jailor]_5395-jailor coughed very loud , just at the right moment ; and [the former]_{5396-the former} dropped a heavy book upon the floor , thus preventing the word from being heard - accidently , of course . With many interruptions , and repeated insults , [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} contrived to state [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} case ; observing that , in the surprise of the moment , [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} had run after [the boy]_{437-the boy} because [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} had saw [him]_{437-the boy} running away ; and expressing [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} hope that , if [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} should believe [him]_{125-mr. brownlow} , although not actually [the thief]_{5399-the thief} , to be connected with [the thieves]_{5400-the thieves} , [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} would deal as leniently with [him]_1164-he as justice would allow . '_[1164-he] [He]_1164-he has been hurt already , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} in conclusion . '_[1164-he] And [I]_0-i fear , ' [he]_0-i added , with great energy , looking towards the bar , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i really fear that [he]_1164-he is ill . ' '_[0-i] Oh ! yes , [I]_0-i dare say ! ' said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , with a sneer . '_[0-i] Come , none of [your]_0-i tricks here , [[you]_0-i young vagabond]_{1165-you young vagabond} ; [they]_1166-they wo n't do . What 's [your]_0-i name ? ' [Oliver]_{125-mr. brownlow} tried to reply but [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} tongue failed [him]_{125-mr. brownlow} . [He]_{125-mr. brownlow} was deadly pale ; and the whole place seemed turning round and round . '_[0-i] What 's [your]_0-i name , [[you]_0-i hardened scoundrel]_{1167-you hardened scoundrel} ? ' demanded [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_{[5372-officer]} [Officer]_5372-officer , what 's [his]_1164-he name ? ' This was addressed to [a bluff old fellow]_{5402-a bluff old fellow} , in a striped waistcoat , who was standing by the bar . [He]_5372-officer bent over [Oliver]_{125-mr. brownlow} , and repeated the inquiry ; but finding [him]_{125-mr. brownlow} really incapable of understanding the question ; and knowing that [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} not replying would only infuriate [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} the more , and add to the severity of [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} sentence ; [he]_5372-officer hazarded a guess . '_[1164-he] [He]_1164-he says [his]_1164-he name 's [Tom White]_{184-tom white} , [[your]_5372-officer worship]_{587-your worship} , ' said [the kind - hearted thief - taker]_{5404-the kind - hearted thief - taker} . '_{[184-tom white]} Oh , [he]_1164-he wo n't speak out , wo n't [he]_1164-he ? ' said [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_[1164-he] Very well , very well . Where does [he]_1164-he live ? ' '_[1164-he] Where [he]_1164-he can , [[your]_5372-officer worship]_{587-your worship} , ' replied [the officer]_{5322-the officer} ; again pretending to receive [Oliver]_{125-mr. brownlow} 's answer . '_{[587-your worship]} Has [he]_1164-he [any parents]_{1171-any parents} ? ' inquired [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_[1164-he] [He]_1164-he says [they]_{1171-any parents} died in [his]_1164-he infancy , [[your]_5372-officer worship]_{587-your worship} , ' replied [the officer]_{5322-the officer} : hazarding the usual reply . At this point of the inquiry , [Oliver]_{125-mr. brownlow} raised [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} head ; and , looking round with imploring eyes , murmured a feeble prayer for a draught of water . '_[1164-he] Stuff and nonsense ! ' said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} : '_[1164-he] do n't try to make a fool of [me]_0-i . ' '_[1164-he] [I]_0-i think [he]_1164-he really is ill , [[your]_5372-officer worship]_{587-your worship} , ' remonstrated [the officer]_{5322-the officer} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i know better , ' said [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_[0-i] Take care of [him]_1164-he , [officer]_5372-officer , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , raising [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} hands instinctively ; '_[0-i] [he]_1164-he 'll fall down . ' '_[0-i] Stand away , [officer]_5372-officer , ' cried [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} ; '_{[5372-officer]} let [him]_1164-he , if [he]_1164-he likes . ' [Oliver]_{125-mr. brownlow} availed [himself]_{125-mr. brownlow} of the kind permission , and fell to the floor in a fainting fit . [The men in [the office]_{4687-the office}]_{5409-the men in the office} looked at [each other]_{507-each other} , but [no one]_{5412-no one} dared to stir . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew [he]_1164-he was shamming , ' said [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , as if this were incontestable proof of the fact . '_[0-i] Let [him]_1164-he lie there ; [he]_1164-he 'll soon be tired of that . ' '_[0-i] How do [you]_0-i propose to deal with the case , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' inquired [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} in a low voice . '_[0-i] Summarily , ' replied [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_[0-i] [He]_1164-he stands committed for three months - hard labour of course . Clear [the office]_{4687-the office} . ' The door was opened for this purpose , and [a couple of men]_{5414-a couple of men} were preparing to carry [the insensible boy]_{5415-the insensible boy} to [[his]_1164-he cell]_{5416-his cell} ; when [an elderly man of decent but poor appearance , clad in an old suit of black]_{5417-an elderly man of decent but poor appearance , clad in an old suit of black} , rushed hastily into [the office]_{4687-the office} , and advanced towards the bench . '_[0-i] Stop , stop ! do n't take [him]_1164-he away ! For Heaven 's sake stop a moment ! ' cried [the new comer]_{5419-the new comer} , breathless with haste . Although [the presiding Genii]_{5420-the presiding genii} in [such an office]_{5421-such an office} as this , exercise a summary and arbitrary power over the liberties , the good name , the character , almost the lives , of [[Her]_5422-her Majesty 's subjects]_{5423-her majesty 's subjects} , expecially of [the poorer class]_{5424-the poorer class} ; and although , within such walls , enough fantastic tricks are daily played to make [the angels blind with weeping]_{5425-the angels blind with weeping} ; they are closed to [the public]_{4732-the public} , save through the medium of the daily press . Footnote : Or were virtually , then . [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} was consequently not a little indignant to see [an unbidden guest]_{5427-an unbidden guest} enter in such irreverent disorder . '_[0-i] What is this ? Who is this ? Turn [this man]_{4708-this man} out . Clear [the office]_{4687-the office} ! ' cried [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will speak , ' cried [the man]_{4928-the man} ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will not be turned out . [I]_0-i saw it all . [I]_0-i keep the book - stall . [I]_0-i demand to be sworn . [I]_0-i will not be put down . [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , [you]_{183-mr. fang} must hear [me]_0-i . [You]_{183-mr. fang} must not refuse , [sir]_4564-sir . ' [The man]_{4928-the man} was right . [His]_{4928-the man} manner was determined ; and the matter was growing rather too serious to be hushed up . '_{[4928-the man]} Swear [the man]_{4928-the man} , ' growled [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , with a very ill grace . '_{[4928-the man]} Now , [man]_1163-man , what have [you]_{4928-the man} got to say ? ' '_{[4928-the man]} This , ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} : '_{[4928-the man]} [I]_0-i saw [three boys]_{1183-three boys} : [two others]_{1184-two others} and [the prisoner]_{1185-the prisoner} [here]_351-here : loitering on the opposite side of the way , when [this gentleman]_{1187-this gentleman} was reading . The robbery was committed by [another boy]_{1188-another boy} . [I]_0-i saw it done ; and [I]_0-i saw that [this boy]_{4803-this boy} was perfectly amazed and stupified by it . ' Having by this time recovered a little breath , [the worthy book - stall keeper]_{5431-the worthy book - stall keeper} proceeded to relate , in a more coherent manner the exact circumstances of the robbery . '_{[4803-this boy]} Why did n't [you]_{4928-the man} come here before ? ' said [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , after a pause . '_{[4928-the man]} [I]_0-i had n't a soul to mind [the shop]_{675-the shop} , ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} . '_[0-i] Everybody who could have helped [me]_0-i , had joined in the pursuit . [I]_0-i could get [nobody]_354-nobody till five minutes ago ; and [I]_0-i 've run [here]_351-here all the way . ' '_{[5392-the prosecutor]} [The prosecutor]_{5392-the prosecutor} was reading , was [he]_{5392-the prosecutor} ? ' inquired [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , after another pause . '_{[5392-the prosecutor]} Yes , ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} . '_{[5392-the prosecutor]} The very book [he]_{5392-the prosecutor} has in [his]_{5392-the prosecutor} hand . ' '_{[5392-the prosecutor]} Oh , that book , eh ? ' said [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} . '_{[5392-the prosecutor]} Is it paid for ? ' '_{[5392-the prosecutor]} No , it is not , ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} , with a smile . '_{[5392-the prosecutor]} Dear [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i forgot all about it ! ' exclaimed [the absent old gentleman]_{5435-the absent old gentleman} , innocently . '_{[1194-a nice person]} [A nice person]_{1194-a nice person} to prefer a charge against [a poor boy]_{1195-a poor boy} ! ' said [Fang]_{183-mr. fang} , with a comical effort to look humane . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i consider , [sir]_4564-sir , that [you]_4564-sir have obtained possession of that book , under very suspicious and disreputable circumstances ; and [you]_4564-sir may think [yourself]_4564-sir very fortunate that [the owner of the property]_{1197-the owner of the property} declines to prosecute . Let this be a lesson to [you]_4564-sir , [[my]_0-i man]_{555-my man} , or the law will overtake [you]_4564-sir yet . [The boy]_{437-the boy} is discharged . Clear [the office]_{4687-the office} ! ' '_[0-i] D - n [me]_0-i ! ' cried [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , bursting out with the rage [he]_0-i had kept down so long , 'd - n [me]_0-i ! [I]_0-i 'll - '_[0-i] ' Clear [the office]_{4687-the office} ! '_{[4680-the magistrate]} said [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} . ' [Officers]_{5438-officers} , do [you]_{5438-officers} hear ? Clear [the office]_{4687-the office} ! '_{[4680-the magistrate]} The mandate was obeyed ; and [the indignant Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} was conveyed out , with the book in one hand , and the bamboo cane in the other : in a perfect phrenzy of rage and defiance . [He]_{125-mr. brownlow} reached [the yard]_{4955-the yard} ; and [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} passion vanished in a moment . [Little Oliver Twist]_123-oliver lay on [his]_123-oliver back on [the pavement]_{5304-the pavement} , with [his]_123-oliver shirt unbuttoned , and [his]_123-oliver temples bathed with water ; [his]_123-oliver face a deadly white ; and a cold tremble convulsing [his]_123-oliver whole frame . ' [Poor boy]_{5440-poor boy} , [poor boy]_{5440-poor boy} ! '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , bending over [him]_123-oliver . ' Call [a coach]_{5442-a coach} , [somebody]_{5443-somebody} , pray . [Directly]_{5444-directly} ! '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} [A coach]_{5442-a coach} was obtained , and [Oliver]_123-oliver having been carefully laid on the seat , [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} got in and sat [himself]_{4702-the old gentleman} on the other . ' May [I]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} accompany [you]_{125-mr. brownlow} ? '_{[1206-the book - stall keeper]} said [the book - stall keeper]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} , looking in . ' Bless [me]_{125-mr. brownlow} , yes , [[my]_{125-mr. brownlow} dear sir]_{5445-my dear sir} , '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} quickly . ' [I]_{125-mr. brownlow} forgot [you]_{5445-my dear sir} . [Dear]_769-dear , [dear]_769-dear ! [I]_{125-mr. brownlow} have this unhappy book still ! Jump in . [Poor fellow]_{863-poor fellow} ! There 's no time to lose . '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} [The book - stall keeper]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} got into [the coach]_{5036-the coach} ; and away [they]_1209-they drove . CHAPTER XII IN WHICH [OLIVER]_123-oliver IS TAKEN BETTER CARE OF THAN [HE]_123-oliver EVER WAS BEFORE . AND IN WHICH [THE NARRATIVE]_{185-the narrative} REVERTS TO [THE MERRY OLD GENTLEMAN]_{177-the merry old gentleman} AND [[HIS]_{177-the merry old gentleman} YOUTHFUL FRIENDS]_{4553-his youthful friends} . [The coach]_{5036-the coach} rattled away , over nearly the same ground as that which [Oliver]_123-oliver had traversed when [he]_123-oliver first entered [London]_3-london in company with [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} ; and , turning a different way when it reached [the Angel]_{28-the angel} at [Islington]_16-islington , stopped at length before [a neat house]_{1213-a neat house} , in [a quiet shady street]_{1214-a quiet shady street} near [Pentonville]_{29-pentonville} . Here , a bed was prepared , without loss of time , in which [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} saw [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} young charge carefully and comfortably deposited ; and here , [he]_123-oliver was tended with a kindness and solicitude that knew no bounds . But , for many days , [Oliver]_123-oliver remained insensible to all the goodness of [[his]_123-oliver new friends]_{1215-his new friends} . The sun rose and sank , and rose and sank again , and many times after that ; and still [the boy]_{437-the boy} lay stretched on [his]_{437-the boy} uneasy bed , dwindling away beneath the dry and wasting heat of fever . The worm does not work more surely on the dead body , than does this slow creeping fire upon the living frame . Weak , and thin , and pallid , [he]_123-oliver awoke at last from what seemed to have been a long and troubled dream . Feebly raising [himself]_123-oliver in the bed , with [his]_123-oliver head resting on [his]_123-oliver trembling arm , [he]_123-oliver looked anxiously around . ' What room is this ? Where have [I]_123-oliver been brought to ? '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' This is not the place [I]_123-oliver went to sleep in . '_[123-oliver] [He]_123-oliver uttered these words in a feeble voice , being very faint and weak ; but they were overheard at once . The curtain at the bed 's head was hastily drawn back , and [a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed]_{1217-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed} , rose as [she]_{1217-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed} undrew it , from an arm - chair close by , in which [she]_{1217-a motherly old lady , very neatly and precisely dressed} had been sitting at needle - work . ' Hush , [[my]_{5061-the old lady} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[5061-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} softly . ' [You]_123-oliver must be very quiet , or [you]_123-oliver will be ill again ; and [you]_123-oliver have been very bad , - as bad as bad could be , pretty nigh . Lie down again ; there 's [a dear]_{5450-a dear} ! '_{[5061-the old lady]} With those words , [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} very gently placed [Oliver]_123-oliver 's head upon the pillow ; and , smoothing back [his]_123-oliver hair from [his]_123-oliver forehead , looked so kindly and loving in [his]_123-oliver face , that [he]_123-oliver could not help placing [his]_123-oliver little withered hand in [hers]_{5061-the old lady} , and drawing it round [his]_123-oliver neck . ' Save [us]_5451-us ! '_{[5061-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , with tears in [her]_{5061-the old lady} eyes . ' What [a grateful little dear]_{5452-a grateful little dear} it is . [Pretty creetur]_{186-pretty creetur} ! What would [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{427-his mother} feel if [she]_{427-his mother} had sat by [him]_123-oliver as [I]_{5061-the old lady} have , and could see [him]_123-oliver now ! '_{[5061-the old lady]} ' Perhaps [she]_{427-his mother} does see [me]_123-oliver , '_[123-oliver] whispered [Oliver]_123-oliver , folding [his]_123-oliver hands together ; ' perhaps [she]_{427-his mother} has sat by [me]_123-oliver . [I]_123-oliver almost feel as if [she]_{427-his mother} had . '_[123-oliver] ' That was the fever , [[my]_{5061-the old lady} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[5061-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} mildly . ' [I]_123-oliver suppose it was , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , ' because [heaven]_5455-heaven is a long way off ; and [they]_5456-they are too happy there , to come down to the bedside of [a poor boy]_{1195-a poor boy} . But if [she]_{427-his mother} knew [I]_123-oliver was ill , [she]_{427-his mother} must have pitied [me]_123-oliver , even there ; for [she]_{427-his mother} was very ill [herself]_{427-his mother} before [she]_{427-his mother} died . [She]_{427-his mother} ca n't know anything about [me]_123-oliver though , '_[123-oliver] added [Oliver]_123-oliver after a moment 's silence . ' If [she]_{427-his mother} had seen [me]_123-oliver hurt , it would have made [her]_{427-his mother} sorrowful ; and [her]_{427-his mother} face has always looked sweet and happy , when [I]_123-oliver have dreamed of [her]_{427-his mother} . '_[123-oliver] [The old lady]_{5061-the old lady} made no reply to this ; but wiping [her]_{5061-the old lady} eyes first , and [her]_{5061-the old lady} spectacles , which lay on the counterpane , afterwards , as if they were part and parcel of those features , brought some cool stuff for [Oliver]_123-oliver to drink ; and then , patting [him]_123-oliver on the cheek , told [him]_123-oliver [he]_123-oliver must lie very quiet , or [he]_123-oliver would be ill again . So , [Oliver]_123-oliver kept very still ; partly because [he]_123-oliver was anxious to obey [the kind old lady]_{1223-the kind old lady} in all things ; and partly , to tell the truth , because [he]_123-oliver was completely exhausted with what [he]_123-oliver had already said . [He]_123-oliver soon fell into a gentle doze , from which [he]_123-oliver was awakened by the light of a candle : which , being brought near the bed , showed [him]_123-oliver [a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in [his]_{1224-a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in his hand , who felt his pulse} hand , who felt [his]_123-oliver pulse]_{1224-a gentleman with a very large and loud - ticking gold watch in his hand , who felt his pulse} , and said [he]_123-oliver was a great deal better . ' [You]_123-oliver are a great deal better , are [you]_123-oliver not , [[my]_{4618-the gentleman} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[4618-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . ' Yes , thank [you]_4564-sir , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Yes , [I]_{4618-the gentleman} know [you]_123-oliver are , '_{[4618-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} : ' [You]_123-oliver 're_{[4618-the gentleman]} hungry too , an't [you]_123-oliver ? ' '_{[4618-the gentleman]} No , [sir]_4564-sir , ' answered [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[156-hem] [Hem]_156-hem ! ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[0-i] No , [I]_0-i know [you]_123-oliver 're not . [He]_{5019-the doctor} is not hungry , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , '_{[4618-the gentleman]} said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} : looking very wise . [The old lady]_{5061-the old lady} made a respectful inclination of the head , which seemed to say that [she]_{5061-the old lady} thought [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} was [a very clever man]_{1231-a very clever man} . [The doctor]_{5019-the doctor} appeared much of the same opinion [himself]_{5019-the doctor} . ' [You]_123-oliver feel sleepy , do n't [you]_123-oliver , [[my]_{5019-the doctor} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' No , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' No , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , with a very shrewd and satisfied look . ' [You]_123-oliver 're_{[5019-the doctor]} not sleepy . Nor thirsty . Are [you]_123-oliver ? ' '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , rather thirsty , ' answered [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] Just as [I]_0-i expected , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_{[187-mrs. bedwin]} It 's very natural that [he]_{5019-the doctor} should be thirsty . [You]_{187-mrs. bedwin} may give [him]_{5019-the doctor} a little tea , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , and some dry toast without any butter . Do n't keep [him]_{5019-the doctor} too warm , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ; but be careful that [you]_{187-mrs. bedwin} do n't let [him]_{5019-the doctor} be too cold ; will [you]_{187-mrs. bedwin} have the goodness ? ' [The old lady]_{5061-the old lady} dropped a curtsey . [The doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , after tasting the cool stuff , and expressing a qualified approval of it , hurried away : [his]_{5019-the doctor} boots creaking in a very important and wealthy manner as [he]_{5019-the doctor} went [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} . [Oliver]_123-oliver dozed off again , soon after this ; when [he]_123-oliver awoke , it was nearly twelve o'clock . [The old lady]_{5061-the old lady} tenderly bade [him]_123-oliver good - night shortly afterwards , and left [him]_123-oliver in charge of [a fat old woman who had just come]_{5468-a fat old woman who had just come} : bringing with [her]_{5061-the old lady} , in a little bundle , a small Prayer Book and a large nightcap . Putting the latter on [her]_{5061-the old lady} head and the former on the table , [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} , after telling [Oliver]_123-oliver that [she]_{4576-the old woman} had come to sit up with [him]_123-oliver , drew [her]_{4576-the old woman} chair close to the fire and went off into a series of short naps , chequered at frequent intervals with sundry tumblings forward , and divers moans and chokings . These , however , had no worse effect than causing [her]_{4576-the old woman} to rub [her]_{4576-the old woman} nose very hard , and then fall asleep again . And thus the night crept slowly on . [Oliver]_123-oliver lay awake for some time , counting the little circles of light which the reflection of the rushlight - shade threw upon the ceiling ; or tracing with [his]_123-oliver languid eyes the intricate pattern of the paper on the wall . The darkness and the deep stillness of [the room]_{432-the room} were very solemn ; as they brought into [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's mind the thought that death had been hovering [there]_4617-there , for many days and nights , and might yet fill it with the gloom and dread of [his]_1238-he awful presence , [he]_1238-he turned [his]_1238-he face upon the pillow , and fervently prayed to Heaven . Gradually , [he]_1238-he fell into that deep tranquil sleep which ease from recent suffering alone imparts ; that calm and peaceful rest which it is pain to wake from . Who , if this were death , would be roused again to all the struggles and turmoils of life ; to all its cares for the present ; its anxieties for the future ; more than all , its weary recollections of the past ! It had been bright day , for hours , when [Oliver]_123-oliver opened [his]_123-oliver eyes ; [he]_123-oliver felt cheerful and happy . The crisis of the disease was safely past . [He]_1238-he belonged to [the world]_{4589-the world} again . In three days '_[4974-ma'am] time [he]_1238-he was able to sit in an easy - chair , well propped up with pillows ; and , as [he]_1238-he was still too weak to walk , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} had [him]_1238-he carried [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} into [[the little housekeeper]_{1240-the little housekeeper} 's room]_{1241-the little housekeeper 's room} , which belonged to [her]_{187-mrs. bedwin} . Having [him]_1238-he set , here , by the fire - side , [the good old lady]_{1242-the good old lady} sat [herself]_{1242-the good old lady} down too ; and , being in a state of considerable delight at seeing [him]_1238-he so much better , forthwith began to cry most violently . ' Never mind [me]_{5061-the old lady} , [[my]_{5061-the old lady} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[5061-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} ; ' [I]_{5061-the old lady} 'm_{[5061-the old lady]} only having a regular good cry . There ; it 's all over now ; and [I]_0-i 'm quite comfortable . '_{[5061-the old lady]} ' [You]_4974-ma'am 're_[0-i] very , very kind to [me]_0-i , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] Well , never [you]_1238-he mind that , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} ; '_[1238-he] that 's got nothing to do with [your]_1238-he broth ; and it 's full time [you]_1238-he had it ; for [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} says [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} may come in to see [you]_1238-he this morning ; and [we]_1247-we must get up [our]_1247-we best looks , because the better [we]_1247-we look , the more [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} 'll be pleased . ' And with this , [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} applied [herself]_{5061-the old lady} to warming up , in a little saucepan , a basin full of broth : strong enough , [Oliver]_123-oliver thought , to furnish an ample dinner , when reduced to the regulation strength , for [three hundred and fifty paupers]_{5477-three hundred and fifty paupers} , at the lowest computation . '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} Are [you]_1238-he fond of pictures , [dear]_769-dear ? ' inquired [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , seeing that [Oliver]_123-oliver had fixed [his]_123-oliver eyes , most intently , on a portrait which hung against the wall ; just opposite [his]_123-oliver chair . '_[1238-he] [I]_0-i do n't quite know , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , without taking [his]_123-oliver eyes from the canvas ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen so few that [I]_0-i hardly know . What [a beautiful , mild face]_{1250-a beautiful , mild face} [that lady]_{1251-that lady} 's is ! ' '_{[1250-a beautiful , mild face]} Ah ! ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , '_{[1252-painters]} [painters]_{1252-painters} always make [ladies]_831-ladies out prettier than [they]_831-ladies are , or [they]_831-ladies would n't get any custom , [child]_1254-child . [The man that invented the machine for taking likenesses]_{1255-the man that invented the machine for taking likenesses} might have known that would never succeed ; it 's a deal too honest . A deal , ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , laughing very heartily at [her]_{5061-the old lady} own acuteness . '_[4974-ma'am] Is - is that a likeness , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4974-ma'am] Yes , ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , looking up for a moment from the broth ; '_[4974-ma'am] that 's a portrait . ' '_[4974-ma'am] Whose , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? ' asked [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4974-ma'am] Why , really , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , [I]_0-i do n't know , ' answered [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} in a good - humoured manner . '_[0-i] It 's not a likeness of anybody that [you]_{583-my dear} or [I]_0-i know , [I]_0-i expect . It seems to strike [your]_{583-my dear} fancy , [dear]_769-dear . ' '_[769-dear] It is so pretty , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[769-dear] Why , sure [you]_{583-my dear} 're not afraid of it ? '_{[5061-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} : observing in great surprise , the look of awe with which [the child]_{321-the child} regarded the painting . ' Oh no , no , '_[123-oliver] returned [Oliver]_123-oliver quickly ; ' but the eyes look so sorrowful ; and where [I]_123-oliver sit , they seem fixed upon [me]_123-oliver . It makes [my]_123-oliver heart beat , '_[123-oliver] added [Oliver]_123-oliver in a low voice , ' as if it was alive , and wanted to speak to [me]_123-oliver , but could n't . '_[123-oliver] ' [Lord]_5483-lord save [us]_5484-us ! '_{[5061-the old lady]} exclaimed [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , starting ; ' do n't talk in that way , [child]_1254-child . [You]_{583-my dear} 're_{[5061-the old lady]} weak and nervous after [your]_{583-my dear} illness . Let [me]_0-i wheel [your]_{583-my dear} chair round to the other side ; and then [you]_{583-my dear} wo n't see it . There ! ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , suiting the action to the word ; '_{[5061-the old lady]} [you]_{583-my dear} do n't see it now , at all events . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver did see it in [his]_123-oliver mind 's eye as distinctly as if [he]_123-oliver had not altered [his]_123-oliver position ; but [he]_123-oliver thought it better not to worry [the kind old lady]_{1223-the kind old lady} ; so [he]_123-oliver smiled gently when [she]_{1223-the kind old lady} looked at [him]_123-oliver ; and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , satisfied that [he]_123-oliver felt more comfortable , salted and broke bits of toasted bread into the broth , with all the bustle befitting so solemn a preparation . [Oliver]_123-oliver got through it with extraordinary expedition . [He]_123-oliver had scarcely swallowed the last spoonful , when there came a soft rap at the door . '_{[583-my dear]} Come in , ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} ; and in walked [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} . Now , [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} came in as brisk as need be ; but , [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} had no sooner raised [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} spectacles on [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} forehead , and thrust [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} hands behind the skirts of [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} dressing - gown to take a good long look at [Oliver]_123-oliver , than [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} countenance underwent a very great variety of odd contortions . [Oliver]_123-oliver looked very worn and shadowy from sickness , and made an ineffectual attempt to stand up , out of respect to [[his]_123-oliver benefactor]_{5119-his benefactor} , which terminated in [his]_123-oliver sinking back into the chair again ; and the fact is , if the truth must be told , that [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} 's heart , being large enough for [any six ordinary old gentlemen of humane disposition]_{5491-any six ordinary old gentlemen of humane disposition} , forced a supply of tears into [his]_123-oliver eyes , by some hydraulic process which [we]_5492-we are not sufficiently philosophical to be in a condition to explain . '_{[583-my dear]} [Poor boy]_{5440-poor boy} , [poor boy]_{5440-poor boy} ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , clearing [his]_{125-mr. brownlow} throat . '_{[583-my dear]} [I]_0-i 'm rather hoarse this morning , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} . [I]_{583-my dear} 'm_{[583-my dear]} afraid [I]_0-i have caught cold . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope not , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} . '_[0-i] Everything [you]_4564-sir have had , has been well aired , [sir]_4564-sir . ' '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i do n't know , [Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} . [I]_0-i do n't know , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i rather think [I]_0-i had a damp napkin at dinner - time yesterday ; but never mind that . How do [you]_4564-sir feel , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ? ' '_[4564-sir] Very happy , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] And very grateful indeed , [sir]_4564-sir , for [your]_4564-sir goodness to [me]_0-i . ' '_[4564-sir] Good by , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , stoutly . '_[4564-sir] Have [you]_4564-sir given [him]_4564-sir any nourishment , [Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} ? Any slops , eh ? ' '_[4564-sir] [He]_4564-sir has just had a basin of beautiful strong broth , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} : drawing [herself]_{187-mrs. bedwin} up slightly , and laying strong emphasis on the last word : to intimate that between slops , and broth will compounded , there existed no affinity or connection whatsoever . '_[4564-sir] Ugh ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , with a slight shudder ; '_[4564-sir] a couple of glasses of port wine would have done [him]_4564-sir a great deal more good . Would n't [they]_1271-they , [Tom White]_{184-tom white} , eh ? ' '_{[184-tom white]} [My]_0-i name is [Oliver]_123-oliver , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [the little invalid]_{5493-the little invalid} : with a look of great astonishment . '_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} ; '_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver what ? [Oliver White]_{188-oliver white} , eh ? ' '_{[188-oliver white]} No , [sir]_4564-sir , [Twist]_123-oliver , [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver . ' '_[123-oliver] Queer name ! ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_[123-oliver] What made [you]_0-i tell [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} [your]_0-i name was [White]_{188-oliver white} ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i never told [him]_{4680-the magistrate} so , [sir]_4564-sir , ' returned [Oliver]_123-oliver in amazement . This sounded so like a falsehood , that [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} looked somewhat sternly in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's face . It was impossible to doubt [him]_123-oliver ; there was truth in every one of its thin and sharpened lineaments . '_[4564-sir] Some mistake , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} . But , although [his]_123-oliver motive for looking steadily at [Oliver]_123-oliver no longer existed , the old idea of the resemblance between [his]_123-oliver features and [some familiar face]_{5496-some familiar face} came upon [him]_123-oliver so strongly , that [he]_123-oliver could not withdraw [his]_123-oliver gaze . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i hope [you]_4564-sir are not angry with [me]_0-i , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , raising [his]_123-oliver eyes beseechingly . '_[4564-sir] No , no , ' replied [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_[4564-sir] Why ! what 's this ? [Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , look there ! ' As [he]_4564-sir spoke , [he]_4564-sir pointed hastily to the picture over [Oliver]_123-oliver 's head , and then to [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's face . There was its living copy . The eyes , the head , the mouth ; every feature was the same . The expression was , for the instant , so precisely alike , that the minutest line seemed copied with startling accuracy ! [Oliver]_123-oliver knew not the cause of this sudden exclamation ; for , not being strong enough to bear the start it gave [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver fainted away . A weakness on [his]_123-oliver part , which affords the narrative an opportunity of relieving [the reader]_{317-the reader} from suspense , in behalf of [the two young pupils of [the Merry Old Gentleman]_{177-the merry old gentleman}]_{5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} ; and of recording - That when [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , and [[his]_{5121-the dodger} accomplished friend]_{5502-his accomplished friend} [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , joined in the hue - and - cry which was raised at [Oliver]_123-oliver 's heels , in consequence of [their]_{5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} executing an illegal conveyance of [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} 's personal property , as has been already described , [they]_{5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} were actuated by a very laudable and becoming regard for [themselves]_{5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} ; and forasmuch as the freedom of the subject and the liberty of [the individual]_{5503-the individual} are among the first and proudest boasts of [a true - hearted Englishman]_{5504-a true - hearted englishman} , so , [I]_{187-mrs. bedwin} need hardly beg [the reader]_{317-the reader} to observe , that this action should tend to exalt [them]_{5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} in the opinion of [all public and patriotic men]_{5506-all public and patriotic men} , in almost as great a degree as this strong proof of [their]_{5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} anxiety for [their]_{5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} own preservation and safety goes to corroborate and confirm the little code of laws which [certain profound and sound - judging philosophers]_{5507-certain profound and sound - judging philosophers} have laid down as the main - springs of all Nature 's deeds and actions : [the said philosophers]_{5508-the said philosophers} very wisely reducing [the good lady]_{4866-the good lady} 's proceedings to matters of maxim and theory : and , by a very neat and pretty compliment to [her]_{4866-the good lady} exalted wisdom and understanding , putting entirely out of sight any considerations of heart , or generous impulse and feeling . For , these are matters totally beneath [a female who is acknowledged by universal admission to be far above the numerous little foibles and weaknesses of [her]_{4866-the good lady} sex]_{5510-a female who is acknowledged by universal admission to be far above the numerous little foibles and weaknesses of her sex} . If [I]_{187-mrs. bedwin} wanted any further proof of the strictly philosophical nature of the conduct of [these young gentlemen]_{5511-these young gentlemen} in [their]_{5511-these young gentlemen} very delicate predicament , [I]_{187-mrs. bedwin} should at once find it in the fact also recorded in a foregoing part of this narrative , of [their]_{5511-these young gentlemen} quitting the pursuit , when the general attention was fixed upon [Oliver]_123-oliver ; and making immediately for [[their]_{5511-these young gentlemen} home]_{5512-their home} by the shortest possible cut . Although [I]_{187-mrs. bedwin} do not mean to assert that it is usually the practice of [renowned and learned sages]_{5513-renowned and learned sages} , to shorten the road to any great conclusion [their]_{5500-the two young pupils of the merry old gentleman} course indeed being rather to lengthen the distance , by various circumlocutions and discursive staggerings , like unto those in which [drunken men under the pressure of a too mighty flow of ideas]_{5514-drunken men under the pressure of a too mighty flow of ideas} , are prone to indulge ; still , [I]_{187-mrs. bedwin} do mean to say , and do say distinctly , that it is the invariable practice of [many mighty philosophers]_{5515-many mighty philosophers} , in carrying out [their]_{5515-many mighty philosophers} theories , to evince great wisdom and foresight in providing against every possible contingency which can be supposed at all likely to affect [themselves]_{5515-many mighty philosophers} . Thus , to do a great right , [you]_5516-you may do a little wrong ; and [you]_5516-you may take any means which the end to be attained , will justify ; the amount of the right , or the amount of the wrong , or indeed the distinction between the two , being left entirely to [the philosopher concerned]_{5517-the philosopher concerned} , to be settled and determined by [his]_{5517-the philosopher concerned} clear , comprehensive , and impartial view of [his]_{5517-the philosopher concerned} own particular case . It was not until [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} had scoured , with great rapidity , through a most intricate maze of [narrow streets]_{5519-narrow streets} and [courts]_5296-courts , that [they]_{1057-the two boys} ventured to halt beneath [a low and dark archway]_{5521-a low and dark archway} . Having remained silent here , just long enough to recover breath to speak , [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} uttered an exclamation of amusement and delight ; and , bursting into an uncontrollable fit of laughter , flung [himself]_{179-master bates} upon a doorstep , and rolled thereon in a transport of mirth . '_{[187-mrs. bedwin]} What 's the matter ? ' inquired [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_{[187-mrs. bedwin]} Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' roared [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_{[187-mrs. bedwin]} Hold [your]_1277-your noise , ' remonstrated [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , looking cautiously round . '_{[187-mrs. bedwin]} Do [you]_1277-your want to be grabbed , [stupid]_1278-stupid ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't help it , ' said [Charley]_{179-master bates} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't help it ! To see [him]_1279-him splitting away at that pace , and cutting round the corners , and knocking up again ' the posts , and starting on again as if [he]_1279-him was made of iron as well as them , and [me]_0-i with the wipe in [my]_0-i pocket , singing out arter [him]_1279-him - oh , [my]_0-i eye ! '_[0-i] The vivid imagination of [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} presented the scene before [him]_{179-master bates} in too strong colours . As [he]_{179-master bates} arrived at this apostrophe , [he]_{179-master bates} again rolled upon the door - step , and laughed louder than before . ' What 'll [Fagin]_174-fagin say ? '_{[5121-the dodger]} inquired [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} ; taking advantage of the next interval of breathlessness on the part of [[his]_{5121-the dodger} friend]_{839-his friend} to propound the question . ' What ? '_{[179-master bates]} repeated [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . ' Ah , what ? '_{[5121-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . ' Why , what should [he]_174-fagin say ? '_{[179-master bates]} inquired [Charley]_{179-master bates} : stopping rather suddenly in [his]_{179-master bates} merriment ; for [the Dodger]_{176-the dodger} 's manner was impressive . ' What should [he]_174-fagin say ? '_{[176-the dodger]} [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} whistled for a couple of minutes ; then , taking off [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} hat , scratched [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} head , and nodded thrice . ' What do [you]_{5121-the dodger} mean ? '_{[179-master bates]} said [Charley]_{179-master bates} . ' [Toor rul lol loo , gammon and spinnage]_{5524-toor rul lol loo , gammon and spinnage} , the frog [he]_174-fagin would n't , and high cockolorum , '_{[5121-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} : with a slight sneer on [his]_{5121-the dodger} intellectual countenance . This was explanatory , but not satisfactory . [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} felt it so ; and again said , ' What do [you]_{5121-the dodger} mean ? '_{[176-the dodger]} [The Dodger]_{176-the dodger} made no reply ; but putting [his]_{176-the dodger} hat on again , and gathering the skirts of [his]_{176-the dodger} long - tailed coat under [his]_{176-the dodger} arm , thrust [his]_{176-the dodger} tongue into [his]_{176-the dodger} cheek , slapped the bridge of [his]_{176-the dodger} nose some half - dozen times in a familiar but expressive manner , and turning on [his]_{176-the dodger} heel , slunk down [the court]_{1284-the court} . [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} followed , with a thoughtful countenance . The noise of footsteps on the creaking stairs , a few minutes after the occurrence of this conversation , roused [the merry old gentleman]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} as [he]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} sat over the fire with a saveloy and a small loaf in [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} hand ; a pocket - knife in [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} right ; and a pewter pot on the trivet . There was a rascally smile on [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} white face as [he]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} turned round , and looking sharply out from under [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} thick red eyebrows , bent [his]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} ear towards the door , and listened . ' Why , how 's this ? '_{[1286-the jew : changing countenance]} muttered [the Jew : changing countenance]_{1286-the jew : changing countenance} ; ' only two of 'em_{[1286-the jew : changing countenance]} ? Where 's [the third]_{1287-the third} ? [They]_{1287-the third} ca n't have got into trouble . Hark ! ' The footsteps approached nearer ; [they]_{1287-the third} reached [the landing]_{5525-the landing} . The door was slowly opened ; and [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} entered , closing it behind [them]_{1287-the third} . [CHAPTER XIII SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCES]_124-xiii ARE INTRODUCED TO [THE INTELLIGENT READER]_{189-the intelligent reader} , CONNECTED WITH WHOM VARIOUS PLEASANT MATTERS ARE RELATED , APPERTAINING TO THIS HISTORY '_[123-oliver] Where 's [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , rising with a menacing look . '_[123-oliver] Where 's [the boy]_{437-the boy} ? ' [The young thieves]_{5528-the young thieves} eyed [[their]_{5528-the young thieves} preceptor]_{5529-their preceptor} as if [they]_{5528-the young thieves} were alarmed at [his]_{5529-their preceptor} violence ; and looked uneasily at [each other]_{507-each other} . But [they]_{5528-the young thieves} made no reply . '_{[437-the boy]} What 's become of [the boy]_{437-the boy} ? ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , seizing [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} tightly by the collar , and threatening [him]_{5121-the dodger} with horrid imprecations . '_[123-oliver] Speak out , or [I]_0-i 'll throttle [you]_{437-the boy} ! ' [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin looked so very much in earnest , that [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} , who deemed it prudent in all cases to be on the safe side , and who conceived it by no means improbable that it might be [his]_{437-the boy} turn to be throttled second , dropped upon [his]_{437-the boy} knees , and raised a loud , well - sustained , and continuous roar - something between a mad bull and a speaking trumpet . '_[0-i] Will [you]_{437-the boy} speak ? ' thundered [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} : shaking [the Dodger]_{176-the dodger} so much that [his]_{176-the dodger} keeping in the big coat at all , seemed perfectly miraculous . '_{[437-the boy]} Why , the traps have got [him]_{437-the boy} , and that 's all about it , ' said [the Dodger]_{176-the dodger} , sullenly . '_[0-i] Come , let go o ' [me]_{437-the boy} , will [you]_{437-the boy} ! '_{[437-the boy]} And , swinging [himself]_{437-the boy} , at one jerk , clean out of the big coat , which [he]_{437-the boy} left in [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's hands , [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} snatched up the toasting fork , and made a pass at [the merry old gentleman]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} 's waistcoat ; which , if it had taken effect , would have let a little more merriment out than could have been easily replaced . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} stepped back in this emergency , with more agility than could have been anticipated in [a man of [his]_{1006-the jew} apparent decrepitude]_{1294-a man of his apparent decrepitude} ; and , seizing up the pot , prepared to hurl it at [[his]_{437-the boy} assailant]_{1295-his assailant} 's head . But [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} , at this moment , calling [his]_{179-master bates} attention by a perfectly terrific howl , [he]_{179-master bates} suddenly altered its destination , and flung it full at [that young gentleman]_{4842-that young gentleman} . ' Why , what the blazes is in the wind now ! '_{[179-master bates]} growled a deep voice . ' Who pitched that '_{[179-master bates]} ere at [me]_0-i ? It 's well it 's the beer , and not the pot , as hit [me]_0-i , or [I]_0-i 'd have settled [somebody]_{5443-somebody} . [I]_0-i might have know'd , as [nobody]_354-nobody but [an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old Jew]_{1299-an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old jew} could afford to throw away any drink but water - and not that , unless [he]_{1299-an infernal , rich , plundering , thundering old jew} done the River Company every quarter . Wot 's it all about , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? D - [me]_0-i , if [my]_0-i neck - handkercher an't lined with beer ! Come in , [you]_{4842-that young gentleman} sneaking warmint ; wot are [you]_{4842-that young gentleman} stopping outside for , as if [you]_{4842-that young gentleman} was ashamed of [[your]_{4842-that young gentleman} master]_{865-your master} ! Come in ! ' [The man who growled out these words]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} , was [a stoutly - built fellow of about five - and - thirty]_{5535-a stoutly - built fellow of about five - and - thirty} , in a black velveteen coat , very soiled drab breeches , lace - up half boots , and grey cotton stockings which inclosed a bulky pair of legs , with large swelling calves ; - the kind of legs , which in such costume , always look in an unfinished and incomplete state without a set of fetters to garnish them . [He]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} had a brown hat on [his]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} head , and a dirty belcher handkerchief round [his]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} neck : with the long frayed ends of which [he]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} smeared the beer from [his]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} face as [he]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} spoke . [He]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} disclosed , when [he]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} had done so , a broad heavy countenance with a beard of three days '_{[1301-this engaging ruffian]} growth , and two scowling eyes ; one of which displayed various parti - coloured symptoms of having been recently damaged by a blow . ' Come in , [d'ye]_{1301-this engaging ruffian} hear ? '_{[1301-this engaging ruffian]} growled [this engaging ruffian]_{1301-this engaging ruffian} . A white shaggy dog , with [his]_1302-his face scratched and torn in twenty different places , skulked into [the room]_{432-the room} . ' Why did n't [you]_0-i come in afore ? '_{[4928-the man]} said [the man]_{4928-the man} . ' [You]_0-i 're_[0-i] getting too proud to own [me]_0-i afore [company]_1305-company , are [you]_0-i ? Lie down ! ' This command was accompanied with a kick , which sent the animal to the other end of [the room]_{432-the room} . [He]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} appeared well used to it , however ; for [he]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} coiled [himself]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} up in a corner very quietly , without uttering a sound , and winking [his]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} very ill - looking eyes twenty times in a minute , appeared to occupy [himself]_{5534-the man who growled out these words} in taking a survey of [the apartment]_{5537-the apartment} . '_{[4928-the man]} What are [you]_{4928-the man} up to ? Ill - treating [the boys]_{486-the boys} , [you]_{4928-the man} covetous , avaricious , in - sa - ti - a - ble old fence ? ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} , seating [himself]_{4928-the man} deliberately . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wonder [they]_{486-the boys} do n't murder [you]_{4928-the man} ! [I]_0-i would if [I]_0-i was [them]_{486-the boys} . If [I]_0-i 'd been [your]_{4928-the man} ' prentice , [I]_{486-the boys} 'd have done it long ago , and - no , [I]_{486-the boys} could n't have sold [you]_{4928-the man} afterwards , for [you]_{4928-the man} 're_{[486-the boys]} fit for nothing but keeping as a curiousity of ugliness in a glass bottle , and [I]_0-i suppose [they]_{486-the boys} do n't blow glass bottles large enough . ' '_{[486-the boys]} Hush ! hush ! [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , trembling ; '_[161-sikes] do n't speak so loud ! ' '_[161-sikes] None of [your]_161-sikes mistering , ' replied [the ruffian]_{5540-the ruffian} ; '_[161-sikes] [you]_161-sikes always mean mischief when [you]_161-sikes come that . [You]_161-sikes know [my]_0-i name : out with it ! [I]_0-i sha n't disgrace it when the time comes . ' '_[0-i] Well , well , then - [Bill Sikes]_161-sikes , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with abject humility . '_[161-sikes] [You]_161-sikes seem out of humour , [Bill]_161-sikes . ' '_[161-sikes] Perhaps [I]_0-i am , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i should think [you]_161-sikes was rather out of sorts too , unless [you]_161-sikes mean as little harm when [you]_161-sikes throw pewter pots about , as [you]_161-sikes do when [you]_161-sikes blab and - ' '_[161-sikes] Are [you]_161-sikes mad ? ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , catching [the man]_{4928-the man} by the sleeve , and pointing towards [the boys]_{486-the boys} . [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes contented [himself]_161-sikes with tying an imaginary knot under [his]_161-sikes left ear , and jerking [his]_161-sikes head over on the right shoulder ; a piece of dumb show which [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} appeared to understand perfectly . [He]_161-sikes then , in ca nt terms , with which [his]_161-sikes whole conversation was plentifully besprinkled , but which would be quite unintelligible if [they]_5546-they were recorded [here]_351-here , demanded a glass of liquor . '_[161-sikes] And mind [you]_161-sikes do n't poison it , ' said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , laying [his]_161-sikes hat upon the table . This was said in jest ; but if [the speaker]_{5548-the speaker} could have seen the evil leer with which [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} bit [his]_{1006-the jew} pale lip as [he]_{1006-the jew} turned round to the cupboard , [he]_{5548-the speaker} might have thought the caution not wholly unnecessary , or the wish at all events to improve upon [the distiller]_{5550-the distiller} 's ingenuity not very far from [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} 's merry heart . After swallowing two of three glasses of spirits , [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes condescended to take some notice of [the young gentlemen]_{5552-the young gentlemen} ; which gracious act led to a conversation , in which the cause and manner of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's capture were circumstantially detailed , with such alterations and improvements on the truth , as to [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} appeared most advisable under the circumstances . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm afraid , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , ' that [he]_{5121-the dodger} may say something which will get [us]_{5552-the young gentlemen} into trouble . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' That 's very likely , '_[161-sikes] returned [Sikes]_161-sikes with a malicious grin . ' [You]_174-fagin 're_[161-sikes] blowed upon , [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' '_[174-fagin] And [I]_0-i 'm afraid , [you]_{4696-the other} see , '_[0-i] added [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , speaking as if [he]_0-i had not noticed the interruption ; and regarding [the other]_{4696-the other} closely as [he]_0-i did so , - ' [I]_0-i 'm_[0-i] afraid that , if the game was up with [us]_1310-us , it might be up with a good many more , and that it would come out rather worse for [you]_{4696-the other} than it would for [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . ' [The man]_{4928-the man} started , and turned round upon [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . But [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} 's shoulders were shrugged up to [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} ears ; and [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} eyes were vacantly staring on the opposite wall . There was a long pause . [Every member of the respectable coterie]_{5557-every member of the respectable coterie} appeared plunged in [his]_{5557-every member of the respectable coterie} own reflections ; not excepting the dog , who by a certain malicious licking of [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} lips seemed to be meditating an attack upon the legs of [the first gentleman]_{5558-the first gentleman} or lady [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} might encounter in [the streets]_{758-the streets} when [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} went out . '_{[5443-somebody]} [Somebody]_{5443-somebody} must find out wot 's been done at [the office]_{4687-the office} , ' said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes in a much lower tone than [he]_161-sikes had taken since [he]_161-sikes came in . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} nodded assent . '_{[5443-somebody]} If [he]_1314-he has n't peached , and is committed , there 's no fear till [he]_1314-he comes out again , ' said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , '_[1314-he] and then [he]_1314-he must be taken care on . [You]_1315-you must get hold of [him]_1314-he somehow . ' Again [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} nodded . The prudence of this line of action , indeed , was obvious ; but , unfortunately , there was one very strong objection to its being adopted . This was , that [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , and [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} , and [Fagin]_174-fagin , and [Mr. William Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , happened , one and all , to entertain a violent and deeply - rooted antipathy to going near [a police - office]_{5563-a police - office} on any ground or pretext whatever . How long [they]_5564-they might have sat and looked at [each other]_{507-each other} , in a state of uncertainty not the most pleasant of its kind , it is difficult to guess . It is not necessary to make any guesses on the subject , however ; for the sudden entrance of [the two young ladies whom [Oliver]_123-oliver had seen on a former occasion]_{5566-the two young ladies whom oliver had seen on a former occasion} , caused the conversation to flow afresh . '_[1315-you] The very thing ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[1315-you] [Bet]_{180-miss betsy} will go ; wo n't [you]_1315-you , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ? ' '_[1315-you] Where s ? ' inquired [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} . '_[1315-you] Only just up to [the office]_{4687-the office} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} coaxingly . It is due to [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} to say that [she]_{5568-the young lady} did not positively affirm that [she]_{5568-the young lady} would not , but that [she]_{5568-the young lady} merely expressed an emphatic and earnest desire to be '_[1315-you] blessed ' if [she]_{5568-the young lady} would ; a polite and delicate evasion of the request , which shows [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} to have been possessed of that natural good breeding which can not bear to inflict upon [a fellow - creature]_{5572-a fellow - creature} , the pain of a direct and pointed refusal . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's countenance fell . [He]_{1006-the jew} turned from [this young lady]_{5574-this young lady} , who was gaily , not to say gorgeously attired , in a red gown , green boots , and yellow curl - papers , to [the other female]_{5575-the other female} . '_[127-nancy] [Nancy]_127-nancy , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} in a soothing manner , '_[127-nancy] what do [YOU]_127-nancy say ? ' '_[127-nancy] That it wo n't do ; so it 's no use a - trying it on , [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' replied [Nancy]_127-nancy . '_[174-fagin] What do [you]_127-nancy mean by that ? ' said [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , looking up in a surly manner . '_[127-nancy] What [I]_0-i say , [Bill]_161-sikes , ' replied [the lady]_{679-the lady} collectedly . '_[0-i] Why , [you]_127-nancy 're just [the very person for it]_{5578-the very person for it} , '_[127-nancy] reasoned [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} : ' [nobody about here]_{5579-nobody about here} knows anything of [you]_127-nancy . '_[127-nancy] ' And as [I]_0-i do n't want ['em]_{5580-'em[0-i]} to , neither , ' replied [Nancy]_127-nancy in the same composed manner , '_[127-nancy] it 's rather more no than yes with [me]_0-i , [Bill]_161-sikes . ' '_[161-sikes] [She]_127-nancy 'll go , [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[174-fagin] No , [she]_127-nancy wo n't , [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy . '_[174-fagin] Yes , [she]_127-nancy will , [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . And [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes was right . By dint of alternate threats , promises , and bribes , [the lady in question]_{5581-the lady in question} was ultimately prevailed upon to undertake the commission . [She]_{5581-the lady in question} was not , indeed , withheld by the same considerations as [[her]_{5581-the lady in question} agreeable friend]_{5582-her agreeable friend} ; for , having recently removed into [the neighborhood of [Field Lane]_{23-field lane}]_{5583-the neighborhood of field lane} from [the remote but genteel suburb of [Ratcliffe]_30-ratcliffe]_{5584-the remote but genteel suburb of ratcliffe} , [she]_{5581-the lady in question} was not under the same apprehension of being recognised by [any of [[her]_{5581-the lady in question} numerous acquaintances]_{5586-her numerous acquaintances}]_{5585-any of her numerous acquaintances} . Accordingly , with a clean white apron tied over [her]_{5581-the lady in question} gown , and [her]_{5581-the lady in question} curl - papers tucked up under a straw bonnet , - both articles of dress being provided from [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's inexhaustible stock , - [Miss Nancy]_127-nancy prepared to issue forth on [her]_127-nancy errand . '_[174-fagin] Stop a minute , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , producing , a little covered basket . '_[174-fagin] Carry that in one hand . It looks more respectable , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . ' '_[174-fagin] Give [her]_{583-my dear} a door - key to carry in [her]_{583-my dear} t'other one , [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes ; '_[174-fagin] it looks real and genivine like . ' '_[174-fagin] Yes , yes , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , so it does , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , hanging a large street - door key on the forefinger of [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} 's right hand . '_[174-fagin] There ; very good ! Very good indeed , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , rubbing [his]_{1006-the jew} hands . '_{[1324-my brother]} Oh , [[my]_0-i brother]_{1324-my brother} ! [My]_0-i poor , dear , [sweet , innocent little brother]_{1325-sweet , innocent little brother} ! ' exclaimed [Nancy]_127-nancy , bursting into tears , and wringing the little basket and the street - door key in an agony of distress . '_{[1324-my brother]} What has become of [him]_{1324-my brother} ! Where have [they]_1326-they taken [him]_{1324-my brother} to ! Oh , do have pity , and tell [me]_0-i what 's been done with [the dear boy]_{1327-the dear boy} , [gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} ; do , [gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} , if [you]_{1328-gentlemen} please , [gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} ! ' Having uttered those words in a most lamentable and heart - broken tone : to the immeasurable delight of [[her]_127-nancy hearers]_{5592-her hearers} : [Miss Nancy]_127-nancy paused , winked to [the company]_{1053-the company} , nodded smilingly round , and disappeared . '_{[1328-gentlemen]} Ah , [she]_{1327-the dear boy} 's [a clever girl]_{1331-a clever girl} , [[my]_0-i dears]_{1046-my dears} , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , turning round to [[his]_{1006-the jew} young friends]_{5595-his young friends} , and shaking [his]_{1006-the jew} head gravely , as if in mute admonition to [them]_{5595-his young friends} to follow the bright example [they]_{5595-his young friends} had just beheld . '_{[1327-the dear boy]} [She]_{1327-the dear boy} 's a honour to [her]_{1327-the dear boy} sex , ' said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , filling [his]_161-sikes glass , and smiting the table with [his]_161-sikes enormous fist . '_{[1327-the dear boy]} Here 's [her]_{1327-the dear boy} health , and wishing [they]_1333-they was all like [her]_{1327-the dear boy} ! ' While these , and [many other encomiums]_{5596-many other encomiums} , were being passed on the accomplished [Nancy]_127-nancy , [that young lady]_{5597-that young lady} made the best of [her]_{5597-that young lady} way to [the police - office]_{5598-the police - office} ; whither , notwithstanding a little natural timidity consequent upon walking through [the streets]_{758-the streets} alone and unprotected , [she]_{5597-that young lady} arrived in perfect safety shortly afterwards . Entering by the back way , [she]_{5597-that young lady} tapped softly with the key at one of the cell - doors , and listened . There was no sound within : so [she]_{5597-that young lady} coughed and listened again . Still there was no reply : so [she]_{5597-that young lady} spoke . '_{[1327-the dear boy]} Nolly , [dear]_769-dear ? ' murmured [Nancy]_127-nancy in a gentle voice ; '_[123-oliver] [Nolly]_123-oliver ? ' There was [nobody]_354-nobody inside but [a miserable shoeless criminal , who had been taken up for playing the flute , and who , the offence against society having been clearly proved , had been very properly committed by [Mr. Fang]_{183-mr. fang} to [the House of Correction]_{5602-the house of correction}]_{5601-a miserable shoeless criminal , who had been taken up for playing the flute , and who , the offence against society having been clearly proved , had been very properly committed by mr. fang to the house of correction} for one month ; with the appropriate and amusing remark that since [he]_{183-mr. fang} had so much breath to spare , it would be more wholesomely expended on the treadmill than in a musical instrument . [He]_{183-mr. fang} made no answer : being occupied mentally bewailing the loss of the flute , which had been confiscated for the use of [the county]_{5603-the county} : so [Nancy]_127-nancy passed on to [the next cell]_{5604-the next cell} , and knocked there . '_[123-oliver] Well ! ' cried a faint and feeble voice . '_[123-oliver] Is there [a little boy]_{1335-a little boy} here ? ' inquired [Nancy]_127-nancy , with a preliminary sob . '_[123-oliver] No , ' replied the voice ; '_[123-oliver] God forbid . ' This was [a vagrant of sixty - five , who was going to prison for not playing the flute]_{5605-a vagrant of sixty - five , who was going to prison for not playing the flute} ; or , in other words , for begging in [the streets]_{758-the streets} , and doing nothing for [his]_{183-mr. fang} livelihood . In [the next cell]_{5604-the next cell} was [another man , who was going to [the same prison]_{5609-the same prison} for hawking tin saucepans without license ; thereby doing something for [his]_{5608-another man , who was going to the same prison for hawking tin saucepans without license ; thereby doing something for his living , in defiance of the stamp - office} living , in defiance of [the Stamp - office]_{5610-the stamp - office}]_{5608-another man , who was going to the same prison for hawking tin saucepans without license ; thereby doing something for his living , in defiance of the stamp - office} . But , as neither of [these criminals]_{5611-these criminals} answered to the name of [Oliver]_123-oliver , or knew anything about [him]_123-oliver , [Nancy]_127-nancy made straight up to [the bluff officer in the striped waistcoat]_{5612-the bluff officer in the striped waistcoat} ; and with the most piteous wailings and lamentations , rendered more piteous by a prompt and efficient use of the street - door key and the little basket , demanded [[her]_127-nancy own dear brother]_{5613-her own dear brother} . '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i have n't got [him]_{1335-a little boy} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the old man]_{5173-the old man} . '_[0-i] Where is [he]_{1335-a little boy} ? ' screamed [Nancy]_127-nancy , in a distracted manner . '_{[4618-the gentleman]} Why , [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} 's got [him]_{1335-a little boy} , ' replied [the officer]_{5322-the officer} . '_{[1338-what gentleman]} [What gentleman]_{1338-what gentleman} ! Oh , gracious heavens ! [What gentleman]_{1338-what gentleman} ? ' exclaimed [Nancy]_127-nancy . In reply to this incoherent questioning , [the old man]_{5173-the old man} informed [the deeply affected sister]_{5617-the deeply affected sister} that [Oliver]_123-oliver had been taken ill in [the office]_{4687-the office} , and discharged in consequence of [a witness]_{5619-a witness} having proved the robbery to have been committed by [another boy , not in custody]_{5620-another boy , not in custody} ; and that [the prosecutor]_{5392-the prosecutor} had carried [him]_{1335-a little boy} away , in an insensible condition , to [[his]_{1335-a little boy} own residence]_{5622-his own residence} : of and concerning which , all [the informant]_{5623-the informant} knew was , that it was somewhere in [Pentonville]_{29-pentonville} , [he]_{5623-the informant} having heard that word mentioned in the directions to [the coachman]_{5624-the coachman} . In a dreadful state of doubt and uncertainty , [the agonised young woman]_{5625-the agonised young woman} staggered to the gate , and then , exchanging [her]_{5625-the agonised young woman} faltering walk for a swift run , returned by the most devious and complicated route [she]_{5625-the agonised young woman} could think of , to the domicile of [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . [Mr. Bill Sikes]_161-sikes no sooner heard the account of the expedition delivered , than [he]_161-sikes very hastily called up the white dog , and , putting on [his]_161-sikes hat , expeditiously departed : without devoting any time to the formality of wishing [the company]_{1053-the company} good - morning . '_{[1338-what gentleman]} [We]_1340-we must know where [he]_1341-he is , [[my]_0-i dears]_{1046-my dears} ; [he]_1341-he must be found , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} greatly excited . '_{[179-master bates]} [Charley]_{179-master bates} , do nothing but skulk about , till [you]_{179-master bates} bring [home]_4804-home some news of [him]_1341-he ! [Nancy]_127-nancy , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , [I]_0-i must have [him]_1341-he found . [I]_0-i trust to [you]_127-nancy , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , - to [you]_127-nancy and the Artful for everything ! Stay , stay , ' added [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , unlocking a drawer with a shaking hand ; '_[127-nancy] there 's money , [[my]_0-i dears]_{1046-my dears} . [I]_0-i shall shut up [this shop]_{1347-this shop} to - night . [You]_127-nancy 'll know where to find [me]_0-i ! Do n't stop [here]_351-here a minute . Not an instant , [[my]_0-i dears]_{1046-my dears} ! ' With these words , [he]_0-i pushed them from [the room]_{432-the room} : and carefully double - locking and barring the door behind [them]_5631-them , drew from its place of concealment the box which [he]_0-i had unintentionally disclosed to [Oliver]_123-oliver . Then , [he]_0-i hastily proceeded to dispose the watches and jewellery beneath [his]_0-i clothing . A rap at the door startled [him]_0-i in this occupation . '_{[1046-my dears]} Who 's there ? ' [he]_0-i cried in a shrill tone . '_[0-i] [Me]_0-i ! ' replied the voice of [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , through the key - hole . '_[0-i] What now ? ' cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} impatiently . '_[0-i] Is [he]_1350-he to be kidnapped to [the other ken]_{1351-the other ken} , [Nancy]_127-nancy says ? ' inquired [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_[127-nancy] Yes , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , '_[127-nancy] wherever [she]_127-nancy lays hands on [him]_1350-he . Find [him]_1350-he , find [him]_1350-he out , that 's all . [I]_0-i shall know what to do next ; never fear . ' [The boy]_{437-the boy} murmured a reply of intelligence : and hurried [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} after [[his]_{437-the boy} companions]_{494-his companions} . '_[1350-he] [He]_1350-he has not peached so far , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} as [he]_{1006-the jew} pursued [his]_{1006-the jew} occupation . '_[1350-he] If [he]_1350-he means to blab [us]_1352-us among [[his]_1350-he new friends]_{1215-his new friends} , [we]_1352-us may stop [his]_1350-he mouth yet . ' [CHAPTER XIV COMPRISING FURTHER PARTICULARS OF OLIVER]_{190-chapter xiv comprising further particulars of oliver} 'S_{[125-mr. brownlow]} STAY AT [MR . BROWNLOW]_{125-mr. brownlow} 'S , WITH [[THE REMARKABLE PREDICTION]_{191-the remarkable prediction}]_{5640-the remarkable prediction} WHICH ONE [MR . GRIMWIG]_{5641-mr . grimwig} UTTERED CONCERNING [HIM]_1350-he , WHEN [HE]_1350-he WENT OUT ON AN ERRAND [Oliver]_123-oliver soon recovering from the fainting - fit into which [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} 's abrupt exclamation had thrown [him]_123-oliver , the subject of the picture was carefully avoided , both by [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , in the conversation that ensued : which indeed bore no reference to [Oliver]_123-oliver 's history or prospects , but was confined to such topics as might amuse without exciting [him]_123-oliver . [He]_123-oliver was still too weak to get up to breakfast ; but , when [he]_123-oliver came down into [[the housekeeper]_{5643-the housekeeper} 's room]_{5644-the housekeeper 's room} next day , [his]_123-oliver first act was to cast an eager glance at the wall , in the hope of again looking on the face of [the beautiful lady]_{5645-the beautiful lady} . [His]_123-oliver expectations were disappointed , however , for the picture had been removed . '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} Ah ! ' said [the housekeeper]_{5643-the housekeeper} , watching the direction of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's eyes . '_{[125-mr. brownlow]} It is gone , [you]_1354-you see . ' '_[1354-you] [I]_0-i see it is [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] Why have [they]_1356-they taken it away ? ' '_[1356-they] It has been taken down , [child]_1254-child , because [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} said , that as it seemed to worry [you]_1254-child , perhaps it might prevent [your]_1254-child getting well , [you]_1254-child know , ' rejoined [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} . '_[1254-child] Oh , no , indeed . It did n't worry [me]_0-i , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4974-ma'am] [I]_0-i liked to see it . [I]_0-i quite loved it . ' '_[0-i] Well , well ! ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , good - humouredly ; '_[0-i] [you]_1254-child get well as fast as ever [you]_1254-child can , [dear]_769-dear , and it shall be hung up again . There ! [I]_0-i promise [you]_1254-child that ! Now , let [us]_1360-us talk about something else . ' This was all the information [Oliver]_123-oliver could obtain about the picture at that time . As [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} had been so kind to [him]_123-oliver in [his]_123-oliver illness , [he]_123-oliver endeavoured to think no more of the subject just then ; so [he]_123-oliver listened attentively to a great many stories [she]_{5061-the old lady} told [him]_123-oliver , about [an amiable and handsome daughter of [hers]_{5061-the old lady} , who was married to [an amiable and handsome man]_{5651-an amiable and handsome man} , and lived in [the country]_{5109-the country}]_{5650-an amiable and handsome daughter of hers , who was married to an amiable and handsome man , and lived in the country} ; and about [a son]_{5653-a son} , who was clerk to [a merchant in [the West Indies]_{31-the west indies}]_{5654-a merchant in the west indies} ; and who was , also , such [a good young man]_{5655-a good young man} , and wrote such dutiful letters [home]_4804-home four times a - year , that it brought the tears into [her]_{5061-the old lady} eyes to talk about them . When [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} had expatiated , a long time , on the excellences of [[her]_{5061-the old lady} children]_{756-her children} , and the merits of [[her]_{5061-the old lady} kind good husband]_{5659-her kind good husband} besides , who had been dead and gone , [poor dear soul]_{5660-poor dear soul} ! just six - and - twenty years , it was time to have tea . After tea [she]_{5061-the old lady} began to teach [Oliver]_123-oliver cribbage : which [he]_123-oliver learnt as quickly as [she]_{5061-the old lady} could teach : and at which game [they]_5661-they played , with great interest and gravity , until it was time for [the invalid]_{5662-the invalid} to have some warm wine and water , with a slice of dry toast , and then to go cosily to bed . [They]_5663-they were happy days , those of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's recovery . Everything was so quiet , and neat , and orderly ; [everybody]_{377-everybody} so kind and gentle ; that after the noise and turbulence in the midst of which [he]_123-oliver had always lived , it seemed like Heaven itself . [He]_123-oliver was no sooner strong enough to put [his]_123-oliver clothes on , properly , than [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} caused a complete new suit , and a new cap , and a new pair of shoes , to be provided for [him]_123-oliver . As [Oliver]_123-oliver was told that [he]_123-oliver might do what [he]_123-oliver liked with the old clothes , [he]_123-oliver gave them to [a servant who had been very kind to [him]_123-oliver]_{5665-a servant who had been very kind to him} , and asked [her]_{5665-a servant who had been very kind to him} to sell [them]_5663-they to [a Jew]_{5666-a jew} , and keep the money for [herself]_{5665-a servant who had been very kind to him} . This [she]_{5665-a servant who had been very kind to him} very readily did ; and , as [Oliver]_123-oliver looked out of the parlour window , and saw [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} roll them up in [his]_{1006-the jew} bag and walk away , [he]_123-oliver felt quite delighted to think that they were safely gone , and that there was now no possible danger of [his]_123-oliver ever being able to wear them again . [They]_5663-they were sad rags , to tell the truth ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver had never had a new suit before . One evening , about a week after the affair of the picture , as [he]_123-oliver was sitting talking to [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , there came a message down from [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , that if [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver felt pretty well , [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} should like to see [him]_123-oliver in [[his]_{125-mr. brownlow} study]_{5668-his study} , and talk to [him]_123-oliver a little while . '_[1360-us] Bless [us]_1361-us , and save [us]_1361-us ! Wash [your]_1362-you hands , and let [me]_0-i part [your]_1362-you hair nicely for [you]_1362-you , [child]_1254-child , ' said [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} . '_[0-i] [Dear heart]_{192-dear heart} alive ! If [we]_1361-us had known [he]_1364-he would have asked for [you]_1362-you , [we]_1361-us would have put [you]_1362-you a clean collar on , and made [you]_1362-you as smart as sixpence ! ' [Oliver]_123-oliver did as [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} bade [him]_123-oliver ; and , although [she]_{5061-the old lady} lamented grievously , meanwhile , that there was not even time to crimp the little frill that bordered [his]_123-oliver shirt - collar ; [he]_123-oliver looked so delicate and handsome , despite that important personal advantage , that [she]_{5061-the old lady} went so far as to say : looking at [him]_123-oliver with great complacency from head to foot , that [she]_{5061-the old lady} really did n't think it would have been possible , on the longest notice , to have made much difference in [him]_123-oliver for the better . Thus encouraged , [Oliver]_123-oliver tapped at [the study]_{5670-the study} door . On [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} calling to [him]_123-oliver to come in , [he]_123-oliver found [himself]_123-oliver in [a little back room]_{5671-a little back room} , quite full of books , with a window , looking into [some pleasant little gardens]_{5672-some pleasant little gardens} . There was a table drawn up before the window , at which [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} was seated reading . When [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} saw [Oliver]_123-oliver , [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} pushed the book away from [him]_123-oliver , and told [him]_123-oliver to come near the table , and sit down . [Oliver]_123-oliver complied ; marvelling where [the people]_{396-the people} could be found to read such a great number of books as seemed to be written to make [the world]_{4589-the world} wiser . Which is still a marvel to [more experienced people]_{5675-more experienced people} than [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , every day of [their]_{5675-more experienced people} lives . '_[1361-us] There are a good many books , are there not , [[my]_0-i boy]_{601-my boy} ? ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , observing the curiosity with which [Oliver]_123-oliver surveyed the shelves that reached from the floor to the ceiling . '_[4564-sir] A great number , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i never saw so many . ' '_[4564-sir] [You]_{601-my boy} shall read them , if [you]_{601-my boy} behave well , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} kindly ; '_[4564-sir] and [you]_{601-my boy} will like that , better than looking at the outsides , - that is , some cases ; because there are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose they are those heavy ones , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing to some large quartos , with a good deal of gilding about the binding . '_[4564-sir] Not always those , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , patting [Oliver]_123-oliver on the head , and smiling as [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} did so ; '_[4564-sir] there are other equally heavy ones , though of a much smaller size . How should [you]_{601-my boy} like to grow up [a clever man]_{1368-a clever man} , and write books , eh ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i would rather read them , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] What ! would n't [you]_{601-my boy} like to be [a book - writer]_{1370-a book - writer} ? ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . [Oliver]_123-oliver considered a little while ; and at last said , [he]_123-oliver should think it would be a much better thing to be [a book - seller]_{5679-a book - seller} ; upon which [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} laughed heartily , and declared [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} had said a very good thing . Which [Oliver]_123-oliver felt glad to have done , though [he]_123-oliver by no means knew what it was . '_{[601-my boy]} Well , well , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , composing [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} features . '_{[601-my boy]} Do n't be afraid ! [We]_1371-we wo n't make [an author]_{1372-an author} of [you]_{601-my boy} , while there 's an honest trade to be learnt , or brick - making to turn to . ' '_[4564-sir] Thank [you]_4564-sir , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . At the earnest manner of [his]_123-oliver reply , [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} laughed again ; and said something about a curious instinct , which [Oliver]_123-oliver , not understanding , paid no very great attention to . '_[4564-sir] Now , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , speaking if possible in a kinder , but at the same time in a much more serious manner , than [Oliver]_123-oliver had ever known [him]_0-i assume yet , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i want [you]_{601-my boy} to pay great attention , [[my]_0-i boy]_{601-my boy} , to what [I]_0-i am going to say . [I]_0-i shall talk to [you]_{601-my boy} without any reserve ; because [I]_0-i am sure [you]_{601-my boy} are well able to understand [me]_0-i , as [many older persons]_{1375-many older persons} would be . ' '_[4564-sir] Oh , do n't tell [you]_4564-sir are going to send [me]_0-i away , [sir]_4564-sir , pray ! ' exclaimed [Oliver]_123-oliver , alarmed at the serious tone of [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} 's commencement ! '_[4564-sir] Do n't turn [me]_0-i out of doors to wander in [the streets]_{758-the streets} again . Let [me]_0-i stay [here]_351-here , and be [a servant]_{1379-a servant} . Do n't send [me]_0-i back to [the wretched place [I]_0-i came from]_{1380-the wretched place i came from} . Have mercy upon [a poor boy]_{1195-a poor boy} , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' '_[4564-sir] [[My]_0-i dear child]_{1383-my dear child} , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , moved by the warmth of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's sudden appeal ; '_[4564-sir] [you]_{1383-my dear child} need not be afraid of [my]_0-i deserting [you]_{1383-my dear child} , unless [you]_{1383-my dear child} give [me]_0-i cause . ' '_{[1383-my dear child]} [I]_0-i never , never will , [sir]_4564-sir , ' interposed [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope not , ' rejoined [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not think [you]_{1383-my dear child} ever will . [I]_0-i have been deceived , before , in the objects whom [I]_0-i have endeavoured to benefit ; but [I]_0-i feel strongly disposed to trust [you]_{1383-my dear child} , nevertheless ; and [I]_0-i am more interested in [your]_{1383-my dear child} behalf than [I]_0-i can well account for , even to [myself]_0-i . [The persons on whom [I]_0-i have bestowed [my]_0-i dearest love]_{1385-the persons on whom i have bestowed my dearest love} , lie deep in [[their]_{1385-the persons on whom i have bestowed my dearest love} graves]_{1386-their graves} ; but , although the happiness and delight of [my]_0-i life lie buried there too , [I]_0-i have not made a coffin of [my]_0-i heart , and sealed it up , forever , on [my]_0-i best affections . Deep affliction has but strengthened and refined them . ' As [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} said this in a low voice : more to [himself]_{4702-the old gentleman} than to [[his]_{4702-the old gentleman} companion]_{4727-his companion} : and as [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} remained silent for a short time afterwards : [Oliver]_123-oliver sat quite still . '_{[1383-my dear child]} Well , well ! ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} at length , in a more cheerful tone , '_{[1383-my dear child]} [I]_0-i only say this , because [you]_{1383-my dear child} have a young heart ; and knowing that [I]_0-i have suffered great pain and sorrow , [you]_{1383-my dear child} will be more careful , perhaps , not to wound [me]_0-i again . [You]_{1383-my dear child} say [you]_{1383-my dear child} are [an orphan]_{4592-an orphan} , without [a friend in [the world]_{4589-the world}]_{1388-a friend in the world} ; all the inquiries [I]_0-i have been able to make , confirm the statement . Let [me]_0-i hear [your]_{1383-my dear child} story ; where [you]_{1383-my dear child} come from ; who brought [you]_{1383-my dear child} up ; and how [you]_{1383-my dear child} got into [the company in which [I]_0-i found [you]_{1383-my dear child}]_{1390-the company in which i found you} . Speak the truth , and [you]_{1383-my dear child} shall not be friendless while [I]_0-i live . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver 's sobs checked [his]_123-oliver utterance for some minutes ; when [he]_123-oliver was on the point of beginning to relate how [he]_123-oliver had been brought up at [the farm]_{385-the farm} , and carried to [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} by [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , a peculiarly impatient little double - knock was heard at the street - door : and [the servant]_{5691-the servant} , running [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} , announced [Mr. Grimwig]_{5693-mr. grimwig} . '_[1391-he] Is [he]_1391-he coming up ? ' inquired [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} . '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [the servant]_{5691-the servant} . '_[1391-he] [He]_1391-he asked if there were any muffins in [the house]_{4595-the house} ; and , when [I]_0-i told [him]_1391-he yes , [he]_1391-he said [he]_1391-he had come to tea . ' [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} smiled ; and , turning to [Oliver]_123-oliver , said that [Mr. Grimwig]_{5695-mr. grimwig} was [an old friend of [his]_4564-sir]_{5696-an old friend of his} , and [he]_{5695-mr. grimwig} must not mind [his]_{5695-mr. grimwig} being a little rough in [his]_{5695-mr. grimwig} manners ; for [he]_{5695-mr. grimwig} was [a worthy creature at bottom]_{5697-a worthy creature at bottom} , as [he]_{5695-mr. grimwig} had reason to know . '_[1391-he] Shall [I]_0-i go [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] No , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i would rather [you]_0-i remained [here]_351-here . ' At this moment , there walked into [the room]_{432-the room} : supporting [himself]_123-oliver by a thick stick : [a stout old gentleman , rather lame in one leg , who was dressed in a blue coat , striped waistcoat , nankeen breeches and gaiters , and a broad - brimmed white hat , with the sides turned up with green . A very small - plaited shirt frill stuck out from [his]_123-oliver waistcoat]_{5699-a stout old gentleman , rather lame in one leg , who was dressed in a blue coat , striped waistcoat , nankeen breeches and gaiters , and a broad - brimmed white hat , with the sides turned up with green . a very small - plaited shirt frill stuck out from his waistcoat} ; and a very long steel watch - chain , with nothing but a key at the end , dangled loosely below it . The ends of [his]_123-oliver white neckerchief were twisted into a ball about the size of an orange ; the variety of shapes into which [his]_123-oliver countenance was twisted , defy description . [He]_123-oliver had a manner of screwing [his]_123-oliver head on one side when [he]_123-oliver spoke ; and of looking out of the corners of [his]_123-oliver eyes at the same time : which irresistibly reminded [the beholder of a parrot]_{5700-the beholder of a parrot} . In this attitude , [he]_123-oliver fixed [himself]_123-oliver , the moment [he]_123-oliver made [his]_123-oliver appearance ; and , holding out a small piece of orange - peel at arm 's length , exclaimed , in a growling , discontented voice . '_[1391-he] Look here ! do [you]_0-i see this ! Is n't it a most wonderful and extraordinary thing that [I]_0-i ca n't call at [[a man]_{469-a man} 's house]_{1398-a man 's house} but [I]_0-i find [a piece of [this poor surgeon]_{1400-this poor surgeon} 's friend]_{1399-a piece of this poor surgeon 's friend} on the staircase ? [I]_0-i 've been lamed with orange - peel once , and [I]_0-i know orange - peel will be [my]_0-i death , or [I]_0-i 'll be content to eat [my]_0-i own head , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' This was the handsome offer with which [Mr. Grimwig]_{5701-mr. grimwig} backed and confirmed nearly every assertion [he]_{5701-mr. grimwig} made ; and it was the more singular in [his]_{5701-mr. grimwig} case , because , even admitting for the sake of argument , the possibility of scientific improvements being brought to that pass which will enable [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} to eat [his]_{1144-a gentleman} own head in the event of [his]_{1144-a gentleman} being so disposed , [Mr. Grimwig]_{5703-mr. grimwig} 's head was such a particularly large one , that [the most sanguine man alive]_{5704-the most sanguine man alive} could hardly entertain a hope of being able to get through it at a sitting - to put entirely out of the question , a very thick coating of powder . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll eat [my]_0-i head , [sir]_4564-sir , ' repeated [Mr. Grimwig]_{5705-mr. grimwig} , striking [his]_{5705-mr. grimwig} stick upon the ground . '_[0-i] Hallo ! what 's that ! ' looking at [Oliver]_123-oliver , and retreating a pace or two . '_[0-i] This is young [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , whom [we]_1403-we were speaking about , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} . [Oliver]_123-oliver bowed . '_[123-oliver] [You]_4564-sir do n't mean to say that 's [the boy who had the fever]_{1404-the boy who had the fever} , [I]_0-i hope ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5706-mr. grimwig} , recoiling a little more . '_[0-i] Wait a minute ! Do n't speak ! Stop - ' continued [Mr. Grimwig]_{5707-mr. grimwig} , abruptly , losing all dread of the fever in [his]_{5707-mr. grimwig} triumph at the discovery ; '_{[1405-the boy who had the orange]} that 's [the boy who had the orange]_{1405-the boy who had the orange} ! If that 's not [the boy]_{437-the boy} , [sir]_4564-sir , who had the orange , and threw this bit of peel upon the staircase , [I]_0-i 'll eat [my]_0-i head , and [his]_{1405-the boy who had the orange} too . ' '_[0-i] No , no , [he]_{1405-the boy who had the orange} has not had one , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , laughing . '_[0-i] Come ! Put down [your]_4564-sir hat ; and speak to [[my]_0-i young friend]_{1408-my young friend} . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i feel strongly on this subject , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [the irritable old gentleman]_{5708-the irritable old gentleman} , drawing off [his]_{5708-the irritable old gentleman} gloves . '_[0-i] There 's always more or less orange - peel on the pavement in [[our]_1410-our street]_{1411-our street} ; and [I]_0-i know it 's put there by [[the surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} 's boy]_{1413-the surgeon 's boy} at the corner . [A young woman]_{339-a young woman} stumbled over a bit last night , and fell against [my]_0-i garden - railings ; directly [she]_{339-a young woman} got up [I]_0-i saw [her]_{339-a young woman} look towards [his]_{1405-the boy who had the orange} infernal red lamp with the pantomime - light . " Do n't go to [him]_{1405-the boy who had the orange} , " [I]_0-i called out of the window , " [he]_{1405-the boy who had the orange} 's [an assassin]_{1415-an assassin} ! [A man - trap]_{1416-a man - trap} ! " So [he]_{1405-the boy who had the orange} is . If [he]_{1405-the boy who had the orange} is not - ' Here [the irascible old gentleman]_{5709-the irascible old gentleman} gave a great knock on the ground with [his]_{5709-the irascible old gentleman} stick ; which was always understood , by [[his]_{5709-the irascible old gentleman} friends]_{4556-his friends} , to imply the customary offer , whenever it was not expressed in words . Then , still keeping [his]_{5709-the irascible old gentleman} stick in [his]_{5709-the irascible old gentleman} hand , [he]_{5709-the irascible old gentleman} sat down ; and , opening a double eye - glass , which [he]_{5709-the irascible old gentleman} wore attached to a broad black riband , took a view of [Oliver]_123-oliver : who , seeing that [he]_123-oliver was the object of inspection , coloured , and bowed again . '_[0-i] That 's [the boy]_{437-the boy} , is it ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5711-mr. grimwig} , at length . '_[0-i] That 's [the boy]_{437-the boy} , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} . '_{[437-the boy]} How are [you]_{437-the boy} , [boy]_4619-boy ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5712-mr. grimwig} . '_[4619-boy] A great deal better , thank [you]_1420-you , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , seeming to apprehend that [[his]_{125-mr. brownlow} singular friend]_{5713-his singular friend} was about to say something disagreeable , asked [Oliver]_123-oliver to step [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} and tell [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} [they]_5715-they were ready for tea ; which , as [he]_{437-the boy} did not half like [the visitor]_{5716-the visitor} 's manner , [he]_{437-the boy} was very happy to do . '_[4564-sir] [He]_{437-the boy} is [a nice - looking boy]_{1422-a nice - looking boy} , is [he]_{437-the boy} not ? ' inquired [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know , ' replied [Mr. Grimwig]_{5717-mr. grimwig} , pettishly . '_[0-i] Do n't know ? ' '_[0-i] No . [I]_0-i do n't know . [I]_0-i never see any difference in [boys]_493-boys . [I]_0-i only knew two sort of [boys]_493-boys . [Mealy boys]_{1425-mealy boys} , and [beef - faced boys]_{1426-beef - faced boys} . ' '_{[1426-beef - faced boys]} And which is [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ' '_[193-mealy] [Mealy]_193-mealy . [I]_0-i know [a friend who has [a beef - faced boy]_{1428-a beef - faced boy}]_{1427-a friend who has a beef - faced boy} ; [a fine boy]_{1429-a fine boy} , [they]_1430-they call [him]_{1429-a fine boy} ; with a round head , and red cheeks , and glaring eyes ; [a horrid boy]_{1431-a horrid boy} ; with a body and limbs that appear to be swelling out of the seams of [his]_{1429-a fine boy} blue clothes ; with the voice of [a pilot , and the appetite of a wolf]_{1432-a pilot , and the appetite of a wolf} . [I]_0-i know [him]_123-oliver ! [The wretch]_{1433-the wretch} ! ' '_{[1433-the wretch]} Come , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , '_{[1433-the wretch]} these are not the characteristics of [young Oliver Twist]_123-oliver ; so [he]_123-oliver need n't excite [your]_0-i wrath . ' '_[1434-they] [They]_1434-they are not , ' replied [Mr. Grimwig]_{5718-mr. grimwig} . '_[1434-they] [He]_123-oliver may have worse . ' Here , [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} coughed impatiently ; which appeared to afford [Mr. Grimwig]_{5719-mr. grimwig} the most exquisite delight . '_[123-oliver] [He]_123-oliver may have worse , [I]_0-i say , ' repeated [Mr. Grimwig]_{5720-mr. grimwig} . '_[0-i] Where does [he]_123-oliver come from ! Who is [he]_123-oliver ? What is [he]_123-oliver ? [He]_123-oliver has had a fever . What of that ? Fevers are not peculiar to [good people]_{1435-good people} ; are [they]_{1435-good people} ? [Bad people]_{1436-bad people} have fevers sometimes ; have n't [they]_{1435-good people} , eh ? [I]_0-i knew [a man who was hung in [Jamaica]_32-jamaica for murdering [[his]_{1437-a man who was hung in jamaica for murdering his master} master]_{4709-his master}]_{1437-a man who was hung in jamaica for murdering his master} . [He]_123-oliver had had a fever six times ; [he]_123-oliver was n't recommended to mercy on that account . Pooh ! nonsense ! ' Now , the fact was , that in the inmost recesses of [his]_{5719-mr. grimwig} own heart , [Mr. Grimwig]_{5721-mr. grimwig} was strongly disposed to admit that [Oliver]_123-oliver 's appearance and manner were unusually prepossessing ; but [he]_{5719-mr. grimwig} had a strong appetite for contradiction , sharpened on this occasion by the finding of the orange - peel ; and , inwardly determining that [no man]_{5722-no man} should dictate to [him]_{5719-mr. grimwig} whether [a boy]_{4668-a boy} was well - looking or not , [he]_{5719-mr. grimwig} had resolved , from the first , to oppose [[his]_{5719-mr. grimwig} friend]_{839-his friend} . When [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} admitted that on [no one point of inquiry]_{5725-no one point of inquiry} could [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} yet return a satisfactory answer ; and that [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} had postponed any investigation into [Oliver]_123-oliver 's previous history until [he]_{125-mr. brownlow} thought [the boy]_{437-the boy} was strong enough to hear it ; [Mr. Grimwig]_{5727-mr. grimwig} chuckled maliciously . And [he]_{5719-mr. grimwig} demanded , with a sneer , whether [the housekeeper]_{5643-the housekeeper} was in the habit of counting the plate at night ; because if [she]_{5643-the housekeeper} did n't find a table - spoon or two missing some sunshiny morning , why , [he]_{5719-mr. grimwig} would be content to - and so forth . All this , [Mr. Brownlow]_{125-mr. brownlow} , although [himself]_{125-mr. brownlow} somewhat of [an impetuous gentleman]_{5729-an impetuous gentleman} : knowing [[his]_{125-mr. brownlow} friend]_{839-his friend} 's peculiarities , bore with great good humour ; as [Mr. Grimwig]_{5731-mr. grimwig} , at tea , was graciously pleased to express [his]_{5731-mr. grimwig} entire approval of the muffins , matters went on very smoothly ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver , who made [one of the party]_{5732-one of the party} , began to feel more at [his]_123-oliver ease than [he]_123-oliver had yet done in [the fierce old gentleman]_{5733-the fierce old gentleman} 's presence . '_{[1435-good people]} And when are [you]_1439-you going to hear a full , true , and particular account of the life and adventures of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver ? ' asked [Grimwig of Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , at the conclusion of the meal ; looking sideways at [Oliver]_123-oliver , as [he]_0-i resumed [his]_0-i subject . '_[1439-you] To - morrow morning , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[1439-you] [I]_0-i would rather [he]_123-oliver was alone with [me]_0-i at the time . Come up to [me]_0-i to - morrow morning at ten o'clock , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . ' '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . [He]_123-oliver answered with some hesitation , because [he]_123-oliver was confused by [Mr. Grimwig]_{5734-mr. grimwig} 's looking so hard at [him]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i 'll tell [you]_1439-you what , ' whispered [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} to [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; '_[123-oliver] [he]_123-oliver wo n't come up to [you]_1439-you to - morrow morning . [I]_0-i saw [him]_123-oliver hesitate . [He]_123-oliver is deceiving [you]_1439-you , [[my]_0-i good friend]_{1442-my good friend} . ' '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i 'll swear [he]_123-oliver is not , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , warmly . '_[0-i] If [he]_123-oliver is not , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5736-mr. grimwig} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll - ' and down went the stick . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll answer for [that boy]_{4657-that boy} 's truth with [my]_0-i life ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , knocking the table . '_[0-i] And [I]_0-i for [his]_{4657-that boy} falsehood with [my]_0-i head ! ' rejoined [Mr. Grimwig]_{5737-mr. grimwig} , knocking the table also . '_[0-i] [We]_1444-we shall see , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , checking [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} rising anger . '_[1444-we] [We]_1444-we will , ' replied [Mr. Grimwig]_{5738-mr. grimwig} , with a provoking smile ; '_[1444-we] [we]_1444-we will . ' As fate would have it , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} chanced to bring in , at this moment , a small parcel of books , which [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} had that morning purchased of [the identical bookstall - keeper , who has already figured in this history]_{5739-the identical bookstall - keeper , who has already figured in this history} ; having laid them on the table , [she]_{187-mrs. bedwin} prepared to leave [the room]_{432-the room} . '_[1444-we] Stop [the boy]_{437-the boy} , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; '_{[187-mrs. bedwin]} there is something to go back . ' '_{[437-the boy]} [He]_{437-the boy} has gone , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} . '_{[437-the boy]} Call after [him]_{437-the boy} , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; '_{[437-the boy]} it 's particular . [He]_{437-the boy} is [a poor man]_{4675-a poor man} , and they are not paid for . There are some books to be taken back , too . ' [The street]_{353-the street} - door was opened . [Oliver]_123-oliver ran one way ; and [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ran another ; and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} stood on the step and screamed for [the boy]_{437-the boy} ; but there was [no boy]_{5744-no boy} in sight . [Oliver]_123-oliver and [the girl]_{5742-the girl} returned , in a breathless state , to report that there were no tidings of [him]_{437-the boy} . '_[0-i] Dear [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i am very sorry for that , ' exclaimed [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i particularly wished those books to be returned to - night . ' '_[0-i] Send [Oliver]_123-oliver with them , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5746-mr. grimwig} , with an ironical smile ; '_[0-i] [he]_123-oliver will be sure to deliver them safely , [you]_0-i know . ' '_[0-i] Yes ; do let [me]_0-i take them , if [you]_0-i please , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll run all the way , [sir]_4564-sir . ' [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} was just going to say that [Oliver]_123-oliver should not go out on any account ; when a most malicious cough from [Mr. Grimwig]_{5748-mr. grimwig} determined [him]_123-oliver that [he]_123-oliver should ; and that , by [his]_123-oliver prompt discharge of the commission , [he]_123-oliver should prove to [him]_123-oliver the injustice of [his]_123-oliver suspicions : on this head at least : at once . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i shall go , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_[0-i] The books are on a chair by [my]_0-i table . Fetch them down . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver , delighted to be of use , brought down the books under [his]_123-oliver arm in a great bustle ; and waited , cap in hand , to hear what message [he]_123-oliver was to take . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i are to say , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , glancing steadily at [Grimwig]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; '_[0-i] [you]_0-i are to say that [you]_0-i have brought those books back ; and that [you]_0-i have come to pay the four pound ten [I]_0-i owe [him]_1451-him . This is a five - pound note , so [you]_0-i will have to bring [me]_0-i back , ten shillings change . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wo n't be ten minutes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , eagerly . Having buttoned up the bank - note in [his]_123-oliver jacket pocket , and placed the books carefully under [his]_123-oliver arm , [he]_123-oliver made a respectful bow , and left [the room]_{432-the room} . [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} followed [him]_123-oliver to [the street]_{353-the street} - door , giving [him]_123-oliver many directions about the nearest way , and the name of [the bookseller]_{5752-the bookseller} , and the name of [the street]_{353-the street} : all of which [Oliver]_123-oliver said [he]_123-oliver clearly understood . Having superadded many injunctions to be sure and not take cold , [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} at length permitted [him]_123-oliver to depart . '_[0-i] Bless [his]_1451-him sweet face ! ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , looking after [him]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't bear , somehow , to let [him]_1451-him go out of [my]_0-i sight . ' At this moment , [Oliver]_123-oliver looked gaily round , and nodded before [he]_123-oliver turned the corner . [The old lady]_{5061-the old lady} smilingly returned [his]_123-oliver salutation , and , closing the door , went back to [[her]_{5061-the old lady} own room]_{5757-her own room} . '_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i see ; [he]_1451-him 'll be back in twenty minutes , at the longest , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , pulling out [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} watch , and placing it on the table . '_[1451-him] It will be dark by that time . ' '_[1451-him] Oh ! [you]_1453-you really expect [him]_1451-him to come back , do [you]_1453-you ? ' inquired [Mr. Grimwig]_{5758-mr. grimwig} . '_[1453-you] Do n't [you]_1453-you ? ' asked [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , smiling . The spirit of contradiction was strong in [Mr. Grimwig]_{5759-mr. grimwig} 's breast , at the moment ; and it was rendered stronger by [[his]_{5759-mr. grimwig} friend]_{839-his friend} 's confident smile . '_[1453-you] No , ' [he]_0-i said , smiting the table with [his]_0-i fist , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not . [The boy]_{437-the boy} has a new suit of clothes on [his]_{437-the boy} back , a set of valuable books under [his]_{437-the boy} arm , and a five - pound note in [his]_{437-the boy} pocket . [He]_{437-the boy} 'll join [[his]_{437-the boy} old friends]_{1455-his old friends} [the thieves]_{5400-the thieves} , and laugh at [you]_1453-you . If ever [that boy]_{4657-that boy} returns to [this house]_{1458-this house} , [sir]_4564-sir , [I]_0-i 'll eat [my]_0-i head . ' With these words [he]_0-i drew [his]_0-i chair closer to the table ; and there [the two friends]_{5761-the two friends} sat , in silent expectation , with the watch between [them]_{5761-the two friends} . It is worthy of remark , as illustrating the importance [we]_5762-we attach to [our]_5762-we own judgments , and the pride with which [we]_5762-we put forth [our]_5762-we most rash and hasty conclusions , that , although [Mr. Grimwig]_{5763-mr. grimwig} was not by any means [a bad - hearted man]_{5764-a bad - hearted man} , and though [he]_{5763-mr. grimwig} would have been unfeignedly sorry to see [[his]_{5763-mr. grimwig} respected friend]_{5765-his respected friend} duped and deceived , [he]_{5763-mr. grimwig} really did most earnestly and strongly hope at that moment , that [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver might not come back . It grew so dark , that the figures on the dial - plate were scarcely discernible ; but there [the two old gentlemen]_{5766-the two old gentlemen} continued to sit , in silence , with the watch between [them]_{5761-the two friends} . CHAPTER XV SHOWING HOW VERY FOND OF [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver , [THE MERRY OLD JEW]_{126-the jew} AND [MISS NANCY]_127-nancy WERE In [the obscure parlour of [a low public - house]_{5768-a low public - house}]_{5767-the obscure parlour of a low public - house} , in [the filthiest part of [Little Saffron Hill]_{21-little saffron hill}]_{5769-the filthiest part of little saffron hill} ; [a dark and gloomy den]_{5770-a dark and gloomy den} , where a flaring gas - light burnt all day in the winter - time ; and where no ray of sun ever shone in the summer : there sat , brooding over a little pewter measure and a small glass , strongly impregnated with the smell of liquor , [a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police]_{5771-a man in a velveteen coat , drab shorts , half - boots and stockings , whom even by that dim light no experienced agent of the police} would have hesitated to recognise as [Mr. William Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} . At [his]_{5763-mr. grimwig} feet , sat a white - coated , red - eyed dog ; who occupied [himself]_{5763-mr. grimwig} , alternately , in winking at [[his]_{5763-mr. grimwig} master]_{4709-his master} with both eyes at the same time ; and in licking a large , fresh cut on one side of [his]_{5763-mr. grimwig} mouth , which appeared to be the result of some recent conflict . '_[0-i] Keep quiet , [you]_1460-you warmint ! Keep quiet ! ' said [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , suddenly breaking silence . Whether [his]_{129-mr. sikes} meditations were so intense as to be disturbed by the dog 's winking , or whether [his]_{129-mr. sikes} feelings were so wrought upon by [his]_{129-mr. sikes} reflections that they required all the relief derivable from kicking an unoffending animal to allay them , is matter for argument and consideration . Whatever was the cause , the effect was a kick and a curse , bestowed upon the dog simultaneously . [Dogs]_5773-dogs are not generally apt to revenge injuries inflicted upon [them]_5773-dogs by [[their]_5773-dogs masters]_{5774-their masters} ; but [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} 's dog , having faults of temper in common with [[his]_{5763-mr. grimwig} owner]_{5775-his owner} , and labouring , perhaps , at this moment , under a powerful sense of injury , made no more ado but at once fixed [his]_{5763-mr. grimwig} teeth in one of the half - boots . Having given in a hearty shake , [he]_{5763-mr. grimwig} retired , growling , under a form ; just escaping the pewter measure which [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} levelled at [his]_{5763-mr. grimwig} head . '_[1460-you] [You]_1460-you would , would [you]_1460-you ? ' said [Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , seizing the poker in one hand , and deliberately opening with the other a large clasp - knife , which [he]_{129-mr. sikes} drew from [his]_{129-mr. sikes} pocket . '_[1460-you] Come here , [[you]_1460-you born devil]_{1461-you born devil} ! Come here ! D'ye hear ? ' The dog no doubt heard ; because [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} spoke in the very harshest key of a very harsh voice ; but , appearing to entertain some unaccountable objection to having [his]_{129-mr. sikes} throat cut , [he]_{129-mr. sikes} remained where [he]_{129-mr. sikes} was , and growled more fiercely than before : at the same time grasping the end of the poker between [his]_{129-mr. sikes} teeth , and biting at it like a wild beast . This resistance only infuriated [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} the more ; who , dropping on [his]_{129-mr. sikes} knees , began to assail the animal most furiously . The dog jumped from right to left , and from left to right ; snapping , growling , and barking ; [the man]_{4928-the man} thrust and swore , and struck and blasphemed ; and the struggle was reaching a most critical point for one or other ; when , the door suddenly opening , the dog darted out : leaving [Bill Sikes]_161-sikes with the poker and the clasp - knife in [his]_{129-mr. sikes} hands . There must always be two parties to a quarrel , says [the old adage]_{5777-the old adage} . [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , being disappointed of the dog 's participation , at once transferred [his]_{129-mr. sikes} share in the quarrel to [the new comer]_{5419-the new comer} . '_[1460-you] What the devil do [you]_1460-you come in between [me]_0-i and [my]_0-i dog for ? ' said [Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , with a fierce gesture . '_[1460-you] [I]_0-i did n't know , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , [I]_0-i did n't know , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , humbly ; for [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} was [the new comer]_{5419-the new comer} . '_[0-i] Did n't know , [[you]_1460-you white - livered thief]_{1463-you white - livered thief} ! ' growled [Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} . '_{[1463-you white - livered thief]} Could n't [you]_1460-you hear the noise ? ' '_[1460-you] Not a sound of it , as [I]_0-i 'm [a living man]_{5781-a living man} , [Bill]_161-sikes , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' Oh no ! [You]_1460-you hear nothing , [you]_1460-you do n't , '_{[129-mr. sikes]} retorted [Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} with a fierce sneer . ' Sneaking in and out , so as [nobody]_354-nobody hears how [you]_1460-you come or go ! [I]_{129-mr. sikes} wish [you]_1460-you had been the dog , [Fagin]_174-fagin , half a minute ago . '_{[129-mr. sikes]} ' Why ? '_{[1006-the jew]} inquired [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} with a forced smile . 'Cause [the government]_{5783-the government} , as cares for the lives of [such men as [you]_1460-you]_{5784-such men as you} , as have n't half the pluck of [curs]_5785-curs , lets [a man]_{469-a man} kill a dog how [he]_{469-a man} likes , '_{[129-mr. sikes]} replied [Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , shutting up the knife with a very expressive look ; ' that 's why . '_{[129-mr. sikes]} [The Jew]_{126-the jew} rubbed [his]_{126-the jew} hands ; and , sitting down at the table , affected to laugh at the pleasantry of [[his]_{126-the jew} friend]_{839-his friend} . [He]_{126-the jew} was obviously very ill at ease , however . ' Grin away , '_{[129-mr. sikes]} said [Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , replacing the poker , and surveying [him]_{126-the jew} with savage contempt ; ' grin away . [You]_1460-you 'll never have the laugh at [me]_{129-mr. sikes} , though , unless it 's behind a nightcap . [I]_{129-mr. sikes} 've got the upper hand over [you]_1460-you , [Fagin]_174-fagin ; and , d - [me]_{129-mr. sikes} , [I]_{129-mr. sikes} 'll keep it . There ! If [I]_{129-mr. sikes} go , [you]_1460-you go ; so take care of [me]_{129-mr. sikes} . '_{[129-mr. sikes]} ' Well , well , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , ' [I]_{1006-the jew} know all that ; [we]_5788-we - [we]_5788-we - have a mutual interest , [Bill]_161-sikes , - a mutual interest . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Humph , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , as if [he]_161-sikes thought the interest lay rather more on [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's side than on [his]_161-sikes . ' Well , what have [you]_1460-you got to say to [me]_161-sikes ? '_[161-sikes] ' It 's all passed safe through the melting - pot , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' and this is [your]_1460-you share . It 's rather more than it ought to be , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} ; but as [I]_174-fagin know [you]_1460-you 'll do [me]_174-fagin a good turn another time , and - '_[174-fagin] ' Stow that gammon , '_{[1469-the robber]} interposed [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , impatiently . ' Where is it ? Hand over ! '_{[1469-the robber]} ' Yes , yes , [Bill]_161-sikes ; give [me]_{1006-the jew} time , give [me]_{1006-the jew} time , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , soothingly . ' Here it is ! All safe ! '_{[1006-the jew]} As [he]_{1469-the robber} spoke , [he]_{1469-the robber} drew forth an old cotton handkerchief from [his]_{1469-the robber} breast ; and untying a large knot in one corner , produced a small brown - paper packet . [Sikes]_161-sikes , snatching it from [him]_{1469-the robber} , hastily opened it ; and proceeded to count the sovereigns it contained . ' This is all , is it ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' All , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' [You]_{1006-the jew} have n't opened the parcel and swallowed one or two as [you]_{1006-the jew} come along , have [you]_{1006-the jew} ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes , suspiciously . ' Do n't put on an injured look at the question ; [you]_{1006-the jew} 've done it many a time . Jerk the tinkler . '_[161-sikes] These words , in plain English , conveyed an injunction to ring the bell . It was answered by [another Jew]_{1472-another jew} : younger than [Fagin]_174-fagin , but nearly as vile and repulsive in appearance . [Bill Sikes]_161-sikes merely pointed to the empty measure . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} , perfectly understanding the hint , retired to fill it : previously exchanging a remarkable look with [Fagin]_174-fagin , who raised [his]_174-fagin eyes for an instant , as if in expectation of it , and shook [his]_174-fagin head in reply ; so slightly that the action would have been almost imperceptible to [an observant third person]_{1474-an observant third person} . It was lost upon [Sikes]_161-sikes , who was stooping at the moment to tie the boot - lace which the dog had torn . Possibly , if [he]_161-sikes had observed the brief interchange of signals , [he]_161-sikes might have thought that it boded no good to [him]_161-sikes . ' Is [anybody]_435-anybody here , [Barney]_195-barney ? '_[174-fagin] inquired [Fagin]_174-fagin ; speaking , now that that [Sikes]_161-sikes was looking on , without raising [his]_161-sikes eyes from the ground . ' [Dot]_196-dot [a shoul]_{5791-a shoul} , '_[195-barney] replied [Barney]_195-barney ; whose words : whether they came from the heart or not : made their way through the nose . ' [Nobody]_354-nobody ? '_[174-fagin] inquired [Fagin]_174-fagin , in a tone of surprise : which perhaps might mean that [Barney]_195-barney was at liberty to tell the truth . ' [Dobody]_197-dobody but [Biss Dadsy]_{198-biss dadsy} , '_[195-barney] replied [Barney]_195-barney . ' [Nancy]_127-nancy ! '_[161-sikes] exclaimed [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Where ? Strike [me]_161-sikes blind , if [I]_161-sikes do n't honour [that '_[161-sikes] ere girl]_{5793-that ' ere girl} , for [her]_1475-her native talents . ' '_[161-sikes] [She]_1475-her 's bid [havid]_1476-havid a plate of boiled beef i d the bar , ' replied [Barney]_195-barney . '_[1475-her] Send [her]_1475-her here , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , pouring out a glass of liquor . '_[1475-her] Send [her]_1475-her here . ' [Barney]_195-barney looked timidly at [Fagin]_174-fagin , as if for permission ; [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} remaining silent , and not lifting [his]_{1006-the jew} eyes from the ground , [he]_{1006-the jew} retired ; and presently returned , ushering in [Nancy]_127-nancy ; who was decorated with the bonnet , apron , basket , and street - door key , complete . '_[1475-her] [You]_1475-her are on the scent , are [you]_1475-her , [Nancy]_127-nancy ? ' inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes , proffering the glass . '_[127-nancy] Yes , [I]_0-i am , [Bill]_161-sikes , ' replied [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , disposing of its contents ; '_[0-i] and tired enough of it [I]_0-i am , too . [The young brat]_{1477-the young brat} 's been ill and confined to [the crib]_{1478-the crib} ; and - ' '_[127-nancy] Ah , [Nancy]_127-nancy , [dear]_769-dear ! ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , looking up . Now , whether a peculiar contraction of [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's red eye - brows , and a half closing of [his]_{1006-the jew} deeply - set eyes , warned [Miss Nancy]_127-nancy that [she]_127-nancy was disposed to be too communicative , is not a matter of much importance . The fact is all [we]_5797-we need care for [here]_351-here ; and the fact is , that [she]_127-nancy suddenly checked [herself]_127-nancy , and with several gracious smiles upon [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , turned the conversation to other matters . In about ten minutes '_[127-nancy] time , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin was seized with a fit of coughing ; upon which [Nancy]_127-nancy pulled [her]_127-nancy shawl over [her]_127-nancy shoulders , and declared it was time to go . [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , finding that [he]_161-sikes was walking a short part of [her]_127-nancy way [himself]_161-sikes , expressed [his]_161-sikes intention of accompanying [her]_127-nancy ; [they]_1480-they went away together , followed , at a little distant , by the dog , who slunk out of [a back - yard]_{1481-a back - yard} as soon as [[his]_1482-his master]_{4709-his master} was out of sight . [The Jew]_{126-the jew} thrust [his]_{126-the jew} head out of [the room]_{432-the room} door when [Sikes]_161-sikes had left [it]_1485-it ; looked after [him]_{126-the jew} as [we]_1486-we walked up [the dark passage]_{4914-the dark passage} ; shook [his]_{126-the jew} clenched fist ; muttered a deep curse ; and then , with a horrible grin , reseated [himself]_{126-the jew} at the table ; where [he]_{126-the jew} was soon deeply absorbed in the interesting pages of the Hue - and - Cry . Meanwhile , [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , little dreaming that [he]_123-oliver was within so very short a distance of [the merry old gentleman]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} , was on [his]_123-oliver way to the book - stall . When [he]_{126-the jew} got into [Clerkenwell]_{25-clerkenwell} , [he]_{126-the jew} accidently turned down [a by - street]_{1489-a by - street} which was not exactly in [his]_{126-the jew} way ; but not discovering [his]_{126-the jew} mistake until [he]_{126-the jew} had got half - way down [it]_{1489-a by - street} , and knowing it must lead in the right direction , [he]_{126-the jew} did not think it worth while to turn back ; and so marched on , as quickly as [he]_{126-the jew} could , with the books under [his]_{126-the jew} arm . [He]_{126-the jew} was walking along , thinking how happy and contented [he]_{126-the jew} ought to feel ; and how much [he]_{126-the jew} would give for only one look at [poor little Dick , who , starved and beaten , might be weeping bitterly at that very moment ; when [he]_{126-the jew} was startled by [a young woman]_{339-a young woman} screaming out very loud . ' Oh , [[my]_{339-a young woman} dear brother]_{5800-my dear brother}]_{5799-poor little dick , who , starved and beaten , might be weeping bitterly at that very moment ; when he was startled by a young woman screaming out very loud . ' oh , my dear brother} ! '_{[339-a young woman]} And [he]_{126-the jew} had hardly looked up , to see what the matter was , when [he]_{126-the jew} was stopped by having a pair of arms thrown tight round [his]_{126-the jew} neck . ' Do n't , '_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , struggling . ' Let go of [me]_123-oliver . Who is it ? What are [you]_{339-a young woman} stopping [me]_123-oliver for ? '_[123-oliver] The only reply to this , was a great number of loud lamentations from [the young woman who had embraced [him]_123-oliver]_{1491-the young woman who had embraced him} ; and who had a little basket and a street - door key in [her]_{339-a young woman} hand . ' Oh [my]_{341-the young woman} gracious ! '_{[341-the young woman]} said [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} , ' [I]_{341-the young woman} have found [him]_123-oliver ! Oh ! [Oliver]_123-oliver ! [Oliver]_123-oliver ! Oh [[you]_123-oliver naughty boy]_{5801-you naughty boy} , to make [me]_{341-the young woman} suffer such distress on [your]_123-oliver account ! Come [home]_4804-home , [dear]_769-dear , come . Oh , [I]_{341-the young woman} 've found [him]_123-oliver . Thank gracious goodness heavins , [I]_{341-the young woman} 've found [him]_123-oliver ! '_{[341-the young woman]} With these incoherent exclamations , [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} burst into another fit of crying , and got so dreadfully hysterical , that [a couple of women who came up at the moment]_{1494-a couple of women who came up at the moment} asked [a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on]_{1495-a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on} , whether [he]_{1495-a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on} did n't think [he]_{1495-a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on} had better run for [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . To which , [the butcher 's boy : who appeared of a lounging , not to say indolent disposition]_{1497-the butcher 's boy : who appeared of a lounging , not to say indolent disposition} : replied , that [he]_{1495-a butcher 's boy with a shiny head of hair anointed with suet , who was also looking on} thought not . ' Oh , no , no , never mind , '_{[341-the young woman]} said [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} , grasping [Oliver]_123-oliver 's hand ; ' [I]_{341-the young woman} 'm_{[341-the young woman]} better now . Come [home]_4804-home directly , [[you]_123-oliver cruel boy]_{1500-you cruel boy} ! Come ! ' '_{[341-the young woman]} Oh , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' replied [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} , '_[4974-ma'am] [he]_123-oliver ran away , near a month ago , from [[his]_123-oliver parents]_{4848-his parents} , who are [hard - working and respectable people]_{1503-hard - working and respectable people} ; and went and joined a set of [thieves]_1067-thieves and [bad characters]_{1505-bad characters} ; and almost broke [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{427-his mother} 's heart . ' '_{[1507-young wretch]} [Young wretch]_{1507-young wretch} ! ' said [one woman]_{5805-one woman} . '_{[1507-young wretch]} Go [home]_4804-home , do , [you]_123-oliver little brute , ' said [the other]_{4696-the other} . '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i am not , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , greatly alarmed . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know [her]_{427-his mother} . [I]_0-i have n't [any sister]_{1509-any sister} , or [father]_1510-father and [mother]_461-mother either . [I]_0-i 'm [an orphan]_{4592-an orphan} ; [I]_{341-the young woman} live at [Pentonville]_{29-pentonville} . '_{[341-the young woman]} ' Only hear [him]_{427-his mother} , how [he]_{427-his mother} braves it out ! '_{[341-the young woman]} cried [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} . ' Why , it 's [Nancy]_127-nancy ! '_[123-oliver] exclaimed [Oliver]_123-oliver ; who now saw [her]_{341-the young woman} face for the first time ; and started back , in irrepressible astonishment . ' [You]_123-oliver see [he]_{427-his mother} knows [me]_127-nancy ! '_[127-nancy] cried [Nancy]_127-nancy , appealing to [the bystanders]_{1513-the bystanders} . ' [He]_{427-his mother} ca n't help [himself]_{427-his mother} . Make [him]_{427-his mother} come [home]_4804-home , there 's [good people]_{1435-good people} , or [he]_{427-his mother} 'll kill [[his]_{427-his mother} dear mother]_{5810-his dear mother} and [father]_1510-father , and break [my]_127-nancy heart ! '_[127-nancy] ' What the devil 's this ? '_{[469-a man]} said [a man]_{469-a man} , bursting out of [a beer - shop]_{1515-a beer - shop} , with a white dog at [his]_{469-a man} heels ; ' [young Oliver]_123-oliver ! Come home to [[your]_123-oliver poor mother]_{5812-your poor mother} , [[you]_123-oliver young dog]_{5813-you young dog} ! Come [home]_4804-home directly . '_{[469-a man]} ' [I]_123-oliver do n't belong to [them]_5815-them . [I]_123-oliver do n't know [them]_5815-them . Help ! help ! '_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , struggling in [the man]_{4928-the man} 's powerful grasp . ' Help ! '_{[4928-the man]} repeated [the man]_{4928-the man} . ' Yes ; [I]_123-oliver 'll help [you]_123-oliver , [[you]_123-oliver young rascal]_{585-you young rascal} ! What books are these ? [You]_123-oliver 've been a stealing 'em_[123-oliver] , have [you]_123-oliver ? Give 'em here . '_{[4928-the man]} With these words , [the man]_{4928-the man} tore the volumes from [his]_{4928-the man} grasp , and struck [him]_123-oliver on the head . ' That 's right ! '_{[1519-a looker - on]} cried [a looker - on]_{1519-a looker - on} , from a garret - window . ' That 's the only way of bringing [him]_123-oliver to [his]_123-oliver senses ! '_{[1519-a looker - on]} ' To be sure ! '_{[1520-a sleepy - faced carpenter]} cried [a sleepy - faced carpenter]_{1520-a sleepy - faced carpenter} , casting an approving look at the garret - window . ' It 'll do [him]_123-oliver good ! '_{[1521-the two women]} said [the two women]_{1521-the two women} . ' And [he]_123-oliver shall have it , too ! '_{[4928-the man]} rejoined [the man]_{4928-the man} , administering another blow , and seizing [Oliver]_123-oliver by the collar . ' Come on , [[you]_123-oliver young villain]_{5817-you young villain} ! Here , [Bull's - eye]_{5818-bull's - eye} , mind [him]_123-oliver , [boy]_4619-boy ! Mind [him]_123-oliver ! '_{[4928-the man]} Weak with recent illness ; stupified by the blows and the suddenness of the attack ; terrified by the fierce growling of the dog , and the brutality of [the man]_{4928-the man} ; overpowered by the conviction of [the bystanders]_{1513-the bystanders} that [he]_123-oliver really was [the hardened little wretch [he]_123-oliver was described to be]_{1525-the hardened little wretch he was described to be} ; what could [one poor child]_{1526-one poor child} do ! Darkness had set in ; it was [a low neighborhood]_{1527-a low neighborhood} ; no help was near ; resistance was useless . In another moment [he]_123-oliver was dragged into [a labyrinth of dark narrow courts]_{1528-a labyrinth of dark narrow courts} , and was forced along [them]_{1528-a labyrinth of dark narrow courts} at a pace which rendered the few cries [he]_123-oliver dared to give utterance to , unintelligible . It was of little moment , indeed , whether they were intelligible or no ; for there was [nobody]_354-nobody to care for [them]_{1528-a labyrinth of dark narrow courts} , had they been ever so plain . The gas - lamps were lighted ; [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} was waiting anxiously at the open door ; [the servant]_{5691-the servant} had run up [the street]_{353-the street} twenty times to see if there were any traces of [Oliver]_123-oliver ; and still [the two old gentlemen]_{5766-the two old gentlemen} sat , perseveringly , in the dark parlour , with the watch between [them]_{5766-the two old gentlemen} . [CHAPTER XVI RELATES]_{199-chapter xvi relates} WHAT BECAME OF [OLIVER TWIST]_123-oliver , AFTER [HE]_123-oliver HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY [NANCY]_127-nancy [The narrow streets and courts]_{1533-the narrow streets and courts} , at length , terminated in a large open space ; scattered about which , were pens for beasts , and other indications of [a cattle - market]_{1534-a cattle - market} . [Sikes]_161-sikes slackened [his]_161-sikes pace when [they]_{5766-the two old gentlemen} reached this spot : [the girl]_{5742-the girl} being quite unable to support any longer , the rapid rate at which [they]_{5766-the two old gentlemen} had hitherto walked . Turning to [Oliver]_123-oliver , [he]_161-sikes roughly commanded [him]_123-oliver to take hold of [Nancy]_127-nancy 's hand . ' Do [you]_123-oliver hear ? '_[161-sikes] growled [Sikes]_161-sikes , as [Oliver]_123-oliver hesitated , and looked round . [They]_{5766-the two old gentlemen} were in a dark corner , quite out of the track of [passengers]_{1536-passengers} . [Oliver]_123-oliver saw , but too plainly , that resistance would be of no avail . [He]_123-oliver held out [his]_123-oliver hand , which [Nancy]_127-nancy clasped tight in [hers]_127-nancy . ' Give [me]_161-sikes the other , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , seizing [Oliver]_123-oliver 's unoccupied hand . ' Here , [Bull's - Eye]_{5818-bull's - eye} ! '_[161-sikes] The dog looked up , and growled . ' See here , [boy]_4619-boy ! '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , putting [his]_161-sikes other hand to [Oliver]_123-oliver 's throat ; ' if [he]_123-oliver speaks ever so soft a word , hold [him]_123-oliver ! D'ye mind ! '_[161-sikes] The dog growled again ; and licking [his]_161-sikes lips , eyed [Oliver]_123-oliver as if [he]_123-oliver were anxious to attach [himself]_123-oliver to [his]_123-oliver windpipe without delay . ' [He]_123-oliver 's as willing as [a Christian]_{465-a christian} , strike [me]_161-sikes blind if [he]_123-oliver is n't ! '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , regarding the animal with a kind of grim and ferocious approval . ' Now , [you]_123-oliver know what [you]_123-oliver 've got to expect , [master]_711-master , so call away as quick as [you]_123-oliver like ; the dog will soon stop that game . Get on , [young'un]_{5824-young'un} ! '_[161-sikes] Bull's - eye wagged [his]_161-sikes tail in acknowledgment of this unusually endearing form of speech ; and , giving vent to another admonitory growl for the benefit of [Oliver]_123-oliver , led the way onward . It was [Smithfield]_{34-smithfield} that [they]_1537-they were crossing , although it might have been [Grosvenor Square]_{35-grosvenor square} , for anything [Oliver]_123-oliver knew to the contrary . The night was dark and foggy . The lights in [the shops]_{1538-the shops} could scarecely struggle through the heavy mist , which thickened every moment and shrouded [the streets]_{758-the streets} and [houses]_5141-houses in gloom ; rendering [the strange place]_{1541-the strange place} still stranger in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's eyes ; and making [his]_123-oliver uncertainty the more dismal and depressing . [They]_1537-they had hurried on a few paces , when a deep church - bell struck the hour . With its first stroke , [[his]_123-oliver two conductors]_{1542-his two conductors} stopped , and turned [their]_{1542-his two conductors} heads in the direction whence the sound proceeded . ' Eight o '_[161-sikes] clock , [Bill]_161-sikes , ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy , when the bell ceased . '_[161-sikes] What 's the good of telling [me]_0-i that ; [I]_0-i can hear it , ca n't [I]_0-i ! ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wonder whether [THEY]_{1542-his two conductors} can hear it , ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy . '_{[1542-his two conductors]} Of course [they]_{1542-his two conductors} can , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_{[1542-his two conductors]} It was Bartlemy time when [I]_0-i was shopped ; and there warn't a penny trumpet in [the fair]_{1543-the fair} , as [I]_0-i could n't hear the squeaking on . Arter [I]_0-i was locked up for the night , the row and din outside made [the thundering old jail]_{1544-the thundering old jail} so silent , that [I]_0-i could almost have beat [my]_0-i brains out against the iron plates of the door . ' '_{[863-poor fellow]} [Poor fellow]_{863-poor fellow} ! ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy , who still had [her]_127-nancy face turned towards the quarter in which the bell had sounded . '_{[863-poor fellow]} Oh , [Bill]_161-sikes , [such fine young chaps as [them]_{1546-such fine young chaps as them}]_{1546-such fine young chaps as them} ! ' '_[161-sikes] Yes ; that 's all [[you]_1547-you women]_{1548-you women} think of , ' answered [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_{[1549-fine young chaps]} [Fine young chaps]_{1549-fine young chaps} ! Well , [they]_{1549-fine young chaps} 're as good as dead , so it do n't much matter . '_{[1549-fine young chaps]} With this consolation , [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes appeared to repress a rising tendency to jealousy , and , clasping [Oliver]_123-oliver 's wrist more firmly , told [him]_123-oliver to step out again . ' Wait a minute ! '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} : ' [I]_{5742-the girl} would n't hurry by , if it was [you]_161-sikes that was coming out to be hung , the next time eight o'clock struck , [Bill]_161-sikes . [I]_{5742-the girl} 'd walk round and round [the place]_{4925-the place} till [I]_{5742-the girl} dropped , if the snow was on the ground , and [I]_{5742-the girl} had n't a shawl to cover [me]_{5742-the girl} . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' And what good would that do ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [the unsentimental Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Unless [you]_123-oliver could pitch over a file and twenty yards of good stout rope , [you]_123-oliver might as well be walking fifty mile off , or not walking at all , for all the good it would do [me]_{5742-the girl} . Come on , and do n't stand preaching there . '_{[5742-the girl]} [The girl]_{5742-the girl} burst into a laugh ; drew [her]_{5742-the girl} shawl more closely round [her]_{5742-the girl} ; and [they]_1552-they walked away . But [Oliver]_123-oliver felt [her]_{5742-the girl} hand tremble , and , looking up in [her]_{5742-the girl} face as [they]_1552-they passed a gas - lamp , saw that it had turned a deadly white . [They]_1552-they walked on , by little - frequented and dirty ways , for a full half - hour : meeting [very few people]_{1553-very few people} , and those appearing from [their]_{1553-very few people} looks to hold much the same position in society as [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes [himself]_161-sikes . At length [they]_1552-they turned into [a very filthy narrow street]_{1554-a very filthy narrow street} , nearly full of [old - clothes shops]_{1555-old - clothes shops} ; the dog running forward , as if conscious that there was no further occasion for [his]_161-sikes keeping on guard , stopped before the door of [a shop]_{5054-a shop} that was closed and apparently untenanted ; [the house]_{4595-the house} was in a ruinous condition , and on the door was nailed a board , intimating that it was to let : which looked as if it had hung there for many years . ' All right , '_[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]_161-sikes , glancing cautiously about . [Nancy]_127-nancy stooped below the shutters , and [Oliver]_123-oliver heard the sound of a bell . [They]_1552-they crossed to the opposite side of [the street]_{353-the street} , and stood for a few moments under a lamp . A noise , as if a sash window were gently raised , was heard ; and soon afterwards the door softly opened . [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes then seized [the terrified boy]_{1559-the terrified boy} by the collar with very little ceremony ; and [all three]_{1560-all three} were quickly inside [the house]_{4595-the house} . [The passage]_{5150-the passage} was perfectly dark . [They]_1552-they waited , while [the person who had let [them]_1552-they in , chained and barred the door]_{1563-the person who had let them in , chained and barred the door} . ' [Anybody here]_{5826-anybody here} ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' No , '_[161-sikes] replied a voice , which [Oliver]_123-oliver thought [he]_123-oliver had heard before . ' Is [the old '_[161-sikes] un here]_{5827-the old ' un here} ? ' asked [the robber]_{1469-the robber} . '_[161-sikes] Yes , ' replied [the voice]_{4824-the voice} , '_[161-sikes] and precious down in the mouth [he]_1564-he has been . Wo n't [he]_1564-he be glad to see [you]_123-oliver ? Oh , no ! ' The style of this reply , as well as the voice which delivered it , seemed familiar to [Oliver]_123-oliver 's ears : but it was impossible to distinguish even the form of [the speaker in the darkness]_{5830-the speaker in the darkness} . '_[1564-he] Let 's have a glim , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , '_[1564-he] or [we]_1552-they shall go breaking [our]_1552-they necks , or treading on the dog . Look after [your]_123-oliver legs if [you]_123-oliver do ! ' '_[1564-he] Stand still a moment , and [I]_0-i 'll get [you]_123-oliver one , ' replied [the voice]_{4824-the voice} . The receding footsteps of [the speaker]_{5548-the speaker} were heard ; and , in another minute , the form of [Mr. John Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} , otherwise [the Artful Dodger]_{989-the artful dodger} , appeared . [He]_{172-mr. dawkins} bore in [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} right hand a tallow candle stuck in the end of a cleft stick . [The young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} did not stop to bestow any other mark of recognition upon [Oliver]_123-oliver than a humourous grin ; but , turning away , beckoned [the visitors]_{1076-the visitors} to follow [him]_{5093-the young gentleman} down [a flight of stairs]_{5239-a flight of stairs} . [They]_{1076-the visitors} crossed [an empty kitchen]_{5837-an empty kitchen} ; and , opening the door of [a low earthy - smelling room]_{5838-a low earthy - smelling room} , which seemed to have been built in [a small back - yard]_{5839-a small back - yard} , were received with a shout of laughter . '_[0-i] Oh , [my]_0-i wig , [my]_0-i wig ! ' cried [Master Charles Bates]_{179-master bates} , from whose lungs the laughter had proceeded : '_[1565-he] here [he]_1565-he is ! oh , cry , here [he]_1565-he is ! Oh , [Fagin]_174-fagin , look at [him]_1565-he ! [Fagin]_174-fagin , do look at [him]_1565-he ! [I]_0-i ca n't bear it ; it is such a jolly game , [I]_0-i ca nt ' bear it . Hold [me]_0-i , [somebody]_{5443-somebody} , while [I]_0-i laugh it out . '_[0-i] With this irrepressible ebullition of mirth , [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} laid [himself]_{179-master bates} flat on the floor : and kicked convulsively for five minutes , in an ectasy of facetious joy . Then jumping to [his]_{179-master bates} feet , [he]_{179-master bates} snatched the cleft stick from [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} ; and , advancing to [Oliver]_123-oliver , viewed [him]_123-oliver round and round ; while [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , taking off [his]_{1006-the jew} nightcap , made a great number of low bows to [the bewildered boy]_{1568-the bewildered boy} . [The Artful , meantime]_{1569-the artful , meantime} , who was of a rather saturnine disposition , and seldom gave way to merriment when it interfered with business , rifled [Oliver]_123-oliver 's pockets with steady assiduity . ' Look at [his]_123-oliver togs , [Fagin]_174-fagin ! '_{[179-master bates]} said [Charley]_{179-master bates} , putting the light so close to [his]_{179-master bates} new jacket as nearly to set [him]_{179-master bates} on fire . ' Look at [his]_123-oliver togs ! Superfine cloth , and the heavy swell cut ! Oh , [my]_{179-master bates} eye , what a game ! And [his]_123-oliver books , too ! Nothing but [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} , [Fagin]_174-fagin ! '_{[179-master bates]} ' Delighted to see [you]_{1568-the bewildered boy} looking so well , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , bowing with mock humility . ' [The Artful]_{5843-the artful} shall give [you]_{1568-the bewildered boy} another suit , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , for fear [you]_{1568-the bewildered boy} should spoil that Sunday one . Why did n't [you]_{1568-the bewildered boy} write , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , and say [you]_{1568-the bewildered boy} were coming ? [We]_5846-we 'd have got something warm for supper . '_{[1006-the jew]} At [his]_1571-his , [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} roared again : so loud , that [Fagin]_174-fagin [himself]_174-fagin relaxed , and even [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} smiled ; but as [the Artful]_{5843-the artful} drew forth the five - pound note at that instant , it is doubtful whether the sally of the discovery awakened [his]_174-fagin merriment . ' Hallo , what 's that ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes , stepping forward as [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} seized the note . ' That 's mine , [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[161-sikes] ' No , no , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' [Mine]_{1006-the jew} , [Bill]_161-sikes , [mine]_{1006-the jew} . [You]_161-sikes shall have the books . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' If that ai n't mine ! '_[161-sikes] said [Bill Sikes]_161-sikes , putting on [his]_161-sikes hat with a determined air ; ' mine and [Nancy]_127-nancy 's that is ; [I]_161-sikes 'll take [the boy]_{437-the boy} back again . '_[161-sikes] [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} started . [Oliver]_123-oliver started too , though from a very different cause ; for [he]_123-oliver hoped that the dispute might really end in [his]_123-oliver being taken back . ' Come ! Hand over , will [you]_161-sikes ? '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' This is hardly fair , [Bill]_161-sikes ; hardly fair , is it , [Nancy]_127-nancy ? '_{[1006-the jew]} inquired [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' Fair , or not fair , '_[161-sikes] retorted [Sikes]_161-sikes , ' hand over , [I]_161-sikes tell [you]_161-sikes ! Do [you]_161-sikes think [Nancy]_127-nancy and [me]_161-sikes has got nothing else to do with [our]_5849-our precious time but to spend it in scouting arter , and kidnapping , [every young boy]_{5850-every young boy} as gets grabbed through [you]_161-sikes ? Give it here , [[you]_161-sikes avaricious old skeleton]_{5851-you avaricious old skeleton} , give it here ! '_[161-sikes] With this gentle remonstrance , [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes plucked the note from between [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's finger and thumb ; and looking [the old man]_{5173-the old man} coolly in the face , folded it up small , and tied it in [his]_{5173-the old man} neckerchief . ' That 's for [our]_5849-our share of the trouble , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes ; ' and not half enough , neither . [You]_{1006-the jew} may keep the books , if [you]_{1006-the jew} 're_[161-sikes] fond of reading . If [you]_{1006-the jew} ai n't , sell 'em . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' They 're_[161-sikes] very pretty , ' said [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} : who , with sundry grimaces , had been affecting to read one of the volumes in question ; '_[161-sikes] beautiful writing , is n't is , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ' At sight of the dismayed look with which [Oliver]_123-oliver regarded [[his]_123-oliver tormentors]_{5852-his tormentors} , [Master Bates , who was blessed with a lively sense of the ludicrous]_{5853-master bates , who was blessed with a lively sense of the ludicrous} , fell into another ectasy , more boisterous than the first . '_[123-oliver] They belong to [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , wringing [his]_123-oliver hands ; '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} to [the good , kind , old gentleman who took [me]_0-i into [[his]_{4702-the old gentleman} house]_{1582-his house} , and had [me]_0-i nursed , when [I]_0-i was near dying of the fever . Oh , pray send [them]_1583-them back]_{1581-the good , kind , old gentleman who took me into his house , and had me nursed , when i was near dying of the fever . oh , pray send them back} ; send [him]_{4702-the old gentleman} back the books and money . Keep [me]_0-i here all [my]_0-i life long ; but pray , pray send them back . [He]_{4702-the old gentleman} 'll think [I]_0-i stole them ; [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} : all of [them]_1583-them who were so kind to [me]_0-i : will think [I]_0-i stole them . Oh , do have mercy upon [me]_0-i , and send [them]_1583-them back ! ' With these words , which were uttered with all the energy of passionate grief , [Oliver]_123-oliver fell upon [his]_123-oliver knees at [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's feet ; and beat [his]_123-oliver hands together , in perfect desperation . '_{[437-the boy]} [The boy]_{437-the boy} 's right , ' remarked [Fagin]_174-fagin , looking covertly round , and knitting [his]_174-fagin shaggy eyebrows into a hard knot . '_{[437-the boy]} [You]_{437-the boy} 're right , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [you]_{437-the boy} 're_[1586-they] right ; [they]_1586-they WILL think [you]_{437-the boy} have stolen 'em . Ha ! ha ! '_{[1006-the jew]} chuckled [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , rubbing [his]_{1006-the jew} hands , ' it could n't have happened better , if [we]_5855-we had chosen [our]_5855-we time ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Of course it could n't , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes ; ' [I]_161-sikes know'd that , directly [I]_161-sikes see [him]_1589-him coming through [Clerkenwell]_{25-clerkenwell} , with the books under [his]_1589-him arm . It 's all right enough . [They]_1586-they 're_[161-sikes] [soft - hearted psalm - singers]_{1588-soft - hearted psalm - singers} , or [they]_1586-they would n't have taken [him]_1589-him in at all ; and [they]_1586-they 'll ask no questions after [him]_1589-him , fear [they]_1586-they should be obliged to prosecute , and so get [him]_1589-him lagged . [He]_1589-him 's safe enough . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver had looked from one to the other , while these words were being spoken , as if [he]_123-oliver were bewildered , and could scarecely understand what passed ; but when [Bill Sikes]_161-sikes concluded , [he]_161-sikes jumped suddenly to [his]_161-sikes feet , and tore wildly from [the room]_{432-the room} : uttering shrieks for help , which made [the bare old house]_{5857-the bare old house} echo to the roof . '_[1589-him] Keep back the dog , [Bill]_161-sikes ! ' cried [Nancy]_127-nancy , springing before the door , and closing it , as [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} and [[his]_{1006-the jew} two pupils]_{5859-his two pupils} darted out in pursuit . '_[1589-him] Keep back the dog ; [he]_1589-him 'll tear [the boy]_{437-the boy} to pieces . ' '_[1589-him] Serve [him]_1589-him right ! ' cried [Sikes]_161-sikes , struggling to disengage [himself]_161-sikes from [the girl]_{5742-the girl} 's grasp . '_[1589-him] Stand off from [me]_0-i , or [I]_0-i 'll split [your]_{437-the boy} head against the wall . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't care for that , [Bill]_161-sikes , [I]_0-i do n't care for that , ' screamed [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , struggling violently with [the man]_{4928-the man} , '_[0-i] [the child]_{321-the child} sha n't be torn down by the dog , unless [you]_161-sikes kill [me]_0-i first . ' '_[1589-him] Sha n't [he]_1589-him ! ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , setting [his]_161-sikes teeth . '_[1589-him] [I]_0-i 'll soon do that , if [you]_161-sikes do n't keep off . ' [The housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} flung [the girl]_{5742-the girl} from [him]_{4928-the man} to the further end of [the room]_{432-the room} , just as [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} and [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} returned , dragging [Oliver]_123-oliver among [them]_{1057-the two boys} . '_[161-sikes] What 's the matter here ! ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , looking round . '_[161-sikes] [The girl]_{5742-the girl} 's gone mad , [I]_0-i think , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes , savagely . '_[0-i] No , [she]_{5742-the girl} has n't , ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy , pale and breathless from the scuffle ; '_{[5742-the girl]} no , [she]_{5742-the girl} has n't , [Fagin]_174-fagin ; do n't think it . ' '_{[5742-the girl]} Then keep quiet , will [you]_161-sikes ? ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with a threatening look . '_[161-sikes] No , [I]_0-i wo n't do that , [neither]_1593-neither , ' replied [Nancy]_127-nancy , speaking very loud . '_{[1593-neither]} Come ! What do [you]_174-fagin think of that ? ' [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin was sufficiently well acquainted with the manners and customs of that particular species of humanity to which [Nancy]_127-nancy belonged , to feel tolerably certain that it would be rather unsafe to prolong any conversation with [her]_127-nancy , at present . With the view of diverting the attention of [the company]_{1053-the company} , [he]_174-fagin turned to [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[174-fagin] So [you]_161-sikes wanted to get away , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , did [you]_161-sikes ? ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , taking up a jagged and knotted club which law in a corner of the fireplace ; '_[161-sikes] eh ? ' [Oliver]_123-oliver made no reply . But [he]_174-fagin watched [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's motions , and breathed quickly . '_[161-sikes] Wanted to get assistance ; called for [the police]_{1595-the police} ; did [you]_161-sikes ? ' sneered [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , catching [the boy]_{437-the boy} by the arm . '_[161-sikes] [We]_1596-we 'll cure [you]_161-sikes of that , [[my]_0-i young master]_{1597-my young master} . ' [The Jew]_{126-the jew} inflicted a smart blow on [Oliver]_123-oliver 's shoulders with the club ; and was raising it for a second , when [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , rushing forward , wrested it from [his]_{126-the jew} hand . [She]_{5742-the girl} flung it into the fire , with a force that brought some of the glowing coals whirling out into [the room]_{432-the room} . '_[161-sikes] [I]_0-i wo n't stand by and see it done , [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[174-fagin] [You]_174-fagin 've got [the boy]_{437-the boy} , and what more would [you]_174-fagin have ? - Let [him]_{437-the boy} be - let [him]_{437-the boy} be - or [I]_0-i shall put that mark on some of [you]_174-fagin , that will bring [me]_0-i to the gallows before [my]_0-i time . ' [The girl]_{5742-the girl} stamped [her]_{5742-the girl} foot violently on the floor as [she]_{5742-the girl} vented this threat ; and with [her]_{5742-the girl} lips compressed , and [her]_{5742-the girl} hands clenched , looked alternately at [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} and [the other robber]_{5879-the other robber} : [her]_{5742-the girl} face quite colourless from the passion of rage into which [she]_{5742-the girl} had gradually worked [herself]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] Why , [Nancy]_127-nancy ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , in a soothing tone ; after a pause , during which [he]_{1006-the jew} and [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes had stared at [one another]_{5881-one another} in a disconcerted manner ; '_[127-nancy] [you]_127-nancy , - [you]_127-nancy 're more clever than ever to - night . Ha ! ha ! [[my]_127-nancy dear]_{583-my dear} , [you]_127-nancy are acting beautifully . '_[127-nancy] ' Am [I]_{5742-the girl} ! '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' Take care [I]_{5742-the girl} do n't overdo it . [You]_127-nancy will be the worse for it , [Fagin]_174-fagin , if [I]_{5742-the girl} do ; and so [I]_{5742-the girl} tell [you]_127-nancy in good time to keep clear of [me]_{5742-the girl} . '_{[5742-the girl]} There is something about [a roused woman]_{1600-a roused woman} : especially if [she]_{1600-a roused woman} add to all [her]_{1600-a roused woman} other strong passions , the fierce impulses of recklessness and despair ; which [few men]_{1601-few men} like to provoke . [The Jew]_{126-the jew} saw that it would be hopeless to affect any further mistake regarding the reality of [Miss Nancy]_127-nancy 's rage ; and , shrinking involuntarily back a few paces , cast a glance , half imploring and half cowardly , at [Sikes]_161-sikes : as if to hint that [he]_161-sikes was [the fittest person to pursue the dialogue]_{1602-the fittest person to pursue the dialogue} . [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , thus mutely appealed to ; and possibly feeling [his]_161-sikes personal pride and influence interested in the immediate reduction of [Miss Nancy]_127-nancy to reason ; gave utterance to about a couple of score of curses and threats , the rapid production of which reflected great credit on the fertility of [his]_161-sikes invention . As they produced no visible effect on the object against whom [they]_1603-they were discharged , however , [he]_161-sikes resorted to more tangible arguments . ' What do [you]_161-sikes mean by this ? '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes ; backing the inquiry with a very common imprecation concerning the most beautiful of human features : which , if it were heard above , only once out of every fifty thousand times that it is uttered below , would render blindness as common a disorder as measles : ' what do [you]_161-sikes mean by it ? Burn [my]_{5742-the girl} body ! Do [you]_161-sikes know who [you]_161-sikes are , and what [you]_161-sikes are ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Oh , yes , [I]_{5742-the girl} know all about it , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , laughing hysterically ; and shaking [her]_{5742-the girl} head from side to side , with a poor assumption of indifference . ' Well , then , keep quiet , '_[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]_161-sikes , with a growl like that [he]_161-sikes was accustomed to use when addressing [his]_161-sikes dog , ' or [I]_161-sikes 'll quiet [you]_{5742-the girl} for a good long time to come . '_[161-sikes] [The girl]_{5742-the girl} laughed again : even less composedly than before ; and , darting a hasty look at [Sikes]_161-sikes , turned [her]_{5742-the girl} face aside , and bit [her]_{5742-the girl} lip till the blood came . ' [You]_0-i 're_{[1606-a nice one]} [a nice one]_{1606-a nice one} , ' added [Sikes]_161-sikes , as [he]_161-sikes surveyed [her]_{5742-the girl} with a contemptuous air , '_{[1606-a nice one]} to take up [the humane and gen - teel side]_{1607-the humane and gen - teel side} ! A pretty subject for [the child]_{321-the child} , as [you]_161-sikes call [him]_{321-the child} , to make [a friend of]_{1609-a friend of} ! ' '_[161-sikes] God Almighty help [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i am ! ' cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} passionately ; '_[161-sikes] and [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i had been struck dead in [the street]_{353-the street} , or had changed places with [them]_1611-them [we]_1612-we passed so near to - night , before [I]_0-i had lent a hand in bringing [him]_{321-the child} [here]_351-here . [He]_{321-the child} 's [a thief]_{1614-a thief} , [a liar]_{1615-a liar} , [a devil]_{1616-a devil} , all that 's bad , from this night forth . Is n't that enough for [the old wretch]_{1617-the old wretch} , without blows ? ' '_[161-sikes] Come , come , [Sikes]_161-sikes , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} appealing to [him]_161-sikes in a remonstratory tone , and motioning towards [the boys]_{486-the boys} , who were eagerly attentive to all that passed ; '_[161-sikes] [we]_1612-we must have civil words ; civil words , [Bill]_161-sikes . ' '_[161-sikes] Civil words ! ' cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , whose passion was frightful to see . '_[161-sikes] Civil words , [[you]_161-sikes villain]_{1618-you villain} ! Yes , [you]_161-sikes deserve 'em from [me]_123-oliver . [I]_123-oliver thieved for [you]_161-sikes when [I]_123-oliver was [a child not half as old as this]_{5887-a child not half as old as this} ! '_[123-oliver] pointing to [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [I]_123-oliver have been in the same trade , and in the same service , for twelve years since . Do n't [you]_161-sikes know it ? Speak out ! Do n't [you]_161-sikes know it ? '_[123-oliver] ' Well , well , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with an attempt at pacification ; ' and , if [you]_{5742-the girl} have , it 's [your]_{5742-the girl} living ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Aye , it is ! '_{[5742-the girl]} returned [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ; not speaking , but pouring out the words in one continuous and vehement scream . ' It is [my]_{1006-the jew} living ; and [the cold , wet , dirty streets]_{5888-the cold , wet , dirty streets} are [[my]_{1006-the jew} home]_{5889-my home} ; and [you]_{5742-the girl} 're_{[1006-the jew]} the wretch that drove [me]_0-i to [them]_1621-them long ago , and that 'll keep [me]_0-i there , day and night , day and night , till [I]_0-i die ! ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall do [you]_{5742-the girl} a mischief ! ' interposed [the Jew , goaded by these reproaches]_{5890-the jew , goaded by these reproaches} ; '_[0-i] a mischief worse than that , if [you]_{5742-the girl} say much more ! ' [The girl]_{5742-the girl} said nothing more ; but , tearing [her]_{5742-the girl} hair and dress in a transport of passion , made such a rush at [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} as would probably have left signal marks of [her]_{5742-the girl} revenge upon [him]_{1006-the jew} , had not [her]_{5742-the girl} wrists been seized by [Sikes]_161-sikes at the right moment ; upon which , [she]_{5742-the girl} made a few ineffectual struggles , and fainted . '_[1622-she] [She]_1622-she 's all right now , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , laying [her]_{5742-the girl} down in a corner . '_[1622-she] [She]_1622-she 's uncommon strong in the arms , when [she]_1622-she 's up in this way . ' [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} wiped [his]_{1006-the jew} forehead : and smiled , as if it were a relief to have the disturbance over ; but neither [he]_{1006-the jew} , nor [Sikes]_161-sikes , nor the dog , nor [the boys]_{486-the boys} , seemed to consider it in any other light than a common occurance incidental to business . '_[1622-she] It 's the worst of having to do with [women]_5143-women , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , replacing [his]_{1006-the jew} club ; '_[5143-women] but [they]_5143-women 're clever , and [we]_5896-we ca n't get on , in [our]_5896-we line , without 'em_{[179-master bates]} . [Charley]_{179-master bates} , show [Oliver]_123-oliver to bed . ' '_{[179-master bates]} [I]_0-i suppose [he]_123-oliver 'd better not wear [his]_123-oliver best clothes tomorrow , [Fagin]_174-fagin , had [he]_123-oliver ? ' inquired [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_[123-oliver] Certainly not , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , reciprocating the grin with which [Charley]_{179-master bates} put the question . [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , apparently much delighted with [his]_{179-master bates} commission , took the cleft stick : and led [Oliver]_123-oliver into [an adjacent kitchen]_{5898-an adjacent kitchen} , where there were two or three of the beds on which [he]_123-oliver had slept before ; and here , with many uncontrollable bursts of laughter , [he]_{179-master bates} produced the identical old suit of clothes which [Oliver]_123-oliver had so much congratulated [himself]_123-oliver upon leaving off at [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} 's ; and the accidental display of which , to [Fagin]_174-fagin , by [the Jew who purchased them]_{5899-the jew who purchased them} , had been the very first clue received , of [his]_174-fagin whereabout . '_[123-oliver] Put off [the smart ones]_{1624-the smart ones} , ' said [Charley]_{179-master bates} , '_[123-oliver] and [I]_0-i 'll give ['em]_5900-'em to [Fagin]_174-fagin to take care of . What fun it is ! '_{[179-master bates]} [Poor Oliver]_{145-poor oliver} unwillingly complied . [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} rolling up the new clothes under [his]_{179-master bates} arm , departed from [the room]_{432-the room} , leaving [Oliver]_123-oliver in the dark , and locking the door behind [him]_123-oliver . The noise of [Charley]_{179-master bates} 's laughter , and the voice of [Miss Betsy]_{180-miss betsy} , who opportunely arrived to throw water over [[her]_{180-miss betsy} friend]_{1626-her friend} , and perform other feminine offices for the promotion of [her]_{180-miss betsy} recovery , might have kept [many people]_{4810-many people} awake under more happy circumstances than those in which [Oliver]_123-oliver was placed . But [he]_123-oliver was sick and weary ; and [he]_123-oliver soon fell sound asleep . CHAPTER XVII [OLIVER]_123-oliver 'S DESTINY CONTINUING UNPROPITIOUS , BRINGS [A GREAT MAN]_{5217-a great man} TO [LONDON]_3-london TO INJURE [HIS]_{5217-a great man} REPUTATION It is the custom on the stage , in all good murderous melodramas , to present the tragic and the comic scenes , in as regular alternation , as the layers of red and white in a side of streaky bacon . [The hero]_{5902-the hero} sinks upon [his]_{5902-the hero} straw bed , weighed down by fetters and misfortunes ; in the next scene , [[his]_{5902-the hero} faithful but unconscious squire]_{5903-his faithful but unconscious squire} regales [the audience]_{5904-the audience} with a comic song . [We]_5905-we behold , with throbbing bosoms , [the heroine in the grasp of [a proud and ruthless baron]_{5907-a proud and ruthless baron}]_{5906-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron} : [her]_{5906-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron} virtue and [her]_{5906-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron} life alike in danger , drawing forth [her]_{5906-the heroine in the grasp of a proud and ruthless baron} dagger to preserve the one at the cost of the other ; and just as [our]_5905-we expectations are wrought up to the highest pitch , a whistle is heard , and [we]_5905-we are straightway transported to [the great hall of [the castle]_{5909-the castle}]_{5908-the great hall of the castle} ; where [a grey - headed seneschal]_{5910-a grey - headed seneschal} sings a funny chorus with a funnier body of [vassals]_5911-vassals , who are free of all sorts of places , from [church vaults]_{5912-church vaults} to [palaces]_5913-palaces , and roam about in company , carolling perpetually . Such changes appear absurd ; but they are not so unnatural as they would seem at first sight . The transitions in real life from well - spread boards to death - beds , and from mourning - weeds to holiday garments , are not a whit less startling ; only , there , [we]_5905-we are [busy actors]_{5914-busy actors} , instead of [passive lookers - on]_{5915-passive lookers - on} , which makes a vast difference . [The actors in the mimic life of [the theatre]_{5917-the theatre}]_{5916-the actors in the mimic life of the theatre} , are blind to violent transitions and abrupt impulses of passion or feeling , which , presented before the eyes of [mere spectators]_{5918-mere spectators} , are at once condemned as outrageous and preposterous . As sudden shiftings of the scene , and rapid changes of time and place , are not only sanctioned in books by long usage , but are by many considered as the great art of authorship : [an author]_{1372-an author} 's skill in [his]_{1372-an author} craft being , by [such critics]_{5920-such critics} , chiefly estimated with relation to the dilemmas in which [he]_{1372-an author} leaves [[his]_{1372-an author} characters]_{5921-his characters} at the end of every chapter : this brief introduction to the present one may perhaps be deemed unnecessary . If so , let it be considered a delicate intimation on the part of [the historian]_{5922-the historian} that [he]_{1372-an author} is going back to [the town in which [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver was born]_{5923-the town in which oliver twist was born} ; [the reader]_{317-the reader} taking it for granted that there are good and substantial reasons for making the journey , or [he]_{1372-an author} would not be invited to proceed upon such an expedition . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} emerged at early morning from the workhouse - gate , and walked with portly carriage and commanding steps , up [the High Street]_{543-the high street} . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} was in the full bloom and pride of beadlehood ; [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cocked hat and coat were dazzling in the morning sun ; [he]_{130-mr. bumble} clutched [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane with the vigorous tenacity of health and power . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} always carried [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head high ; but this morning it was higher than usual . There was an abstraction in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eye , an elevation in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} air , which might have warned [an observant stranger]_{5926-an observant stranger} that thoughts were passing in [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} 's mind , too great for utterance . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} stopped not to converse with [the small shopkeepers]_{5928-the small shopkeepers} and others who spoke to [him]_{130-mr. bumble} , deferentially , as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} passed along . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} merely returned [their]_{5928-the small shopkeepers} salutations with a wave of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hand , and relaxed not in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} dignified pace , until [he]_{130-mr. bumble} reached [the farm where [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann}]_{5929-the farm where mrs. mann} tended [the infant paupers]_{5930-the infant paupers} with parochial care . '_{[1628-that beadle]} Drat [that beadle]_{1628-that beadle} ! ' said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , hearing the well - known shaking at the [garden - gate]_{5931-garden - gate} . '_{[1628-that beadle]} If it is n't [him]_{1628-that beadle} at this time in the morning ! [Lauk]_200-lauk , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , only think of its being [you]_{130-mr. bumble} ! Well , dear [me]_0-i , it IS a pleasure , this is ! Come into [the parlour]_{1629-the parlour} , [sir]_4564-sir , please . ' The first sentence was addressed to [Susan]_140-susan ; and the exclamations of delight were uttered to [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} : as [the good lady]_{4866-the good lady} unlocked the garden - gate : and showed [him]_{130-mr. bumble} , with great attention and respect , into [the house]_{4595-the house} . '_[4564-sir] [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; not sitting upon , or dropping [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} into a seat , as [any common jackanapes]_{5934-any common jackanapes} would : but letting [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} gradually and slowly down into a chair ; '_{[139-mrs. mann]} [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , good morning . ' '_[4974-ma'am] Well , and good morning to [you]_4564-sir , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , with many smiles ; '_[4564-sir] and hoping [you]_4564-sir find [yourself]_4564-sir well , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' '_[4564-sir] So - so , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , ' replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} A porochial life is not a bed of roses , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . ' '_{[139-mrs. mann]} Ah , that it is n't indeed , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , ' rejoined [the lady]_{679-the lady} . And [all the infant paupers]_{5937-all the infant paupers} might have chorussed the rejoinder with great propriety , if [they]_{5937-all the infant paupers} had heard it . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} A porochial life , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' continued [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , striking the table with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane , '_[4974-ma'am] is a life of worrit , and vexation , and hardihood ; but [all public characters]_{1635-all public characters} , as [I]_0-i may say , must suffer prosecution . ' [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , not very well knowing what [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} meant , raised [her]_{139-mrs. mann} hands with a look of sympathy , and sighed . '_[0-i] Ah ! [You]_{139-mrs. mann} may well sigh , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} ! ' said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . Finding [she]_{139-mrs. mann} had done right , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} sighed again : evidently to the satisfaction of [the public character]_{5940-the public character} : who , repressing a complacent smile by looking sternly at [his]_0-i cocked hat , said , '_{[139-mrs. mann]} [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , [I]_0-i am going to [London]_3-london . ' '_{[139-mrs. mann]} Lauk , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ! ' cried [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , starting back . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} To [London]_3-london , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' resumed [the inflexible beadle]_{5941-the inflexible beadle} , '_[4974-ma'am] by [coach]_1637-coach . [I]_0-i and [two paupers]_{1638-two paupers} , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} ! A legal action is a coming on , about a settlement ; and the board has appointed [me]_0-i - [me]_0-i , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} - to dispose to the matter before the quarter - sessions at [Clerkinwell]_{36-clerkinwell} . And [I]_0-i very much question , ' added [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , drawing [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} up , '_{[139-mrs. mann]} whether [the Clerkinwell Sessions]_{1639-the clerkinwell sessions} will not find [themselves]_{1639-the clerkinwell sessions} in the wrong box before [they]_{1639-the clerkinwell sessions} have done with [me]_0-i . ' '_{[1639-the clerkinwell sessions]} Oh ! [you]_0-i must n't be too hard upon [them]_{1639-the clerkinwell sessions} , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , coaxingly . '_[0-i] [The Clerkinwell Sessions]_{201-the clerkinwell sessions} have brought it upon [themselves]_{1639-the clerkinwell sessions} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; '_{[1639-the clerkinwell sessions]} and if [the Clerkinwell Sessions]_{201-the clerkinwell sessions} find that [they]_{1639-the clerkinwell sessions} come off rather worse than [they]_{1639-the clerkinwell sessions} expected , [the Clerkinwell Sessions]_{201-the clerkinwell sessions} have only [themselves]_{1639-the clerkinwell sessions} to thank . ' There was so much determination and depth of purpose about the menacing manner in which [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} delivered [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} of these words , that [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} appeared quite awed by them . At length [she]_{139-mrs. mann} said , '_{[1639-the clerkinwell sessions]} [You]_0-i 're going by [coach]_1637-coach , [sir]_4564-sir ? [I]_{139-mrs. mann} thought it was always usual to send [them]_{1643-the sick paupers} [paupers]_534-paupers in [carts]_5945-carts . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} ' That 's when [they]_{1643-the sick paupers} 're_{[1639-the clerkinwell sessions]} ill , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , ' said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} [We]_1642-we put [the sick paupers]_{1643-the sick paupers} into [open carts]_{1644-open carts} in the rainy weather , to prevent [their]_{1643-the sick paupers} taking cold . ' '_{[139-mrs. mann]} Oh ! ' said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} [The opposition coach]_{1645-the opposition coach} contracts for these two ; and takes [them]_{1643-the sick paupers} cheap , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_{[1643-the sick paupers]} [They]_{1643-the sick paupers} are both in a very low state , and [we]_1642-we find it would come two pound cheaper to move ['em]_5947-'em than to bury 'em_{[130-mr. bumble]} - that is , if [we]_1642-we can throw 'em upon another parish , which [I]_{130-mr. bumble} think [we]_1642-we shall be able to do , if [they]_{1643-the sick paupers} do n't die upon the road to spite [us]_1642-we . Ha ! ha ! ha ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} When [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had laughed a little while , [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes again encountered the cocked hat ; and [he]_{130-mr. bumble} became grave . ' [We]_1642-we are forgetting business , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; ' here is [your]_{130-mr. bumble} porochial stipend for the month . '_{[389-the beadle]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} produced some silver money rolled up in paper , from [his]_{130-mr. bumble} pocket - book ; and requested a receipt : which [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} wrote . ' It 's very much blotted , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[1647-the farmer of infants]} said [the farmer of infants]_{1647-the farmer of infants} ; ' but it 's formal enough , [I]_{1647-the farmer of infants} dare say . Thank [you]_4564-sir , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [sir]_4564-sir , [I]_{1647-the farmer of infants} am very much obliged to [you]_4564-sir , [I]_{1647-the farmer of infants} 'm_{[1647-the farmer of infants]} sure . ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} nodded , blandly , in acknowledgment of [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} 's curtsey ; and inquired how [the children]_{395-the children} were . '_{[1647-the farmer of infants]} Bless [their]_1648-their dear little hearts ! ' said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} with emotion , '_[1648-their] [they]_1648-their 're as well as can be , [the dears]_{5952-the dears} ! Of course , except [the two that died last week]_{5953-the two that died last week} . And [little Dick]_168-dick . '_{[1647-the farmer of infants]} ' Is n't [that boy]_{4657-that boy} no better ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} shook [her]_{139-mrs. mann} head . ' [He]_{4657-that boy} 's [a ill - conditioned , wicious , bad - disposed porochial child]_{5955-a ill - conditioned , wicious , bad - disposed porochial child} that , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} angrily . ' Where is [he]_{4657-that boy} ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' [I]_{139-mrs. mann} 'll bring [him]_{4657-that boy} to [you]_{130-mr. bumble} in one minute , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[139-mrs. mann]} replied [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . ' Here , [[you]_168-dick [Dick]_168-dick]_{5957-you dick} ! '_{[139-mrs. mann]} After some calling , [Dick]_168-dick was discovered . Having had [his]_168-dick face put under the pump , and dried upon [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} 's gown , [he]_168-dick was led into the awful presence of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , the beadle . [The child]_{321-the child} was pale and thin ; [his]_{321-the child} cheeks were sunken ; and [his]_{321-the child} eyes large and bright . The scanty parish dress , the livery of [his]_{321-the child} misery , hung loosely on [his]_{321-the child} feeble body ; and [his]_{321-the child} young limbs had wasted away , like those of [an old man]_{1650-an old man} . Such was [the little being who stood trembling beneath [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's glance]_{1651-the little being who stood trembling beneath mr. bumble 's glance} ; not daring to lift [his]_{321-the child} eyes from the floor ; and dreading even to hear [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} 's voice . ' Ca n't [you]_{130-mr. bumble} look at [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , [[you]_{130-mr. bumble} obstinate boy]_{5959-you obstinate boy} ? '_{[139-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . [The child]_{321-the child} meekly raised [his]_{321-the child} eyes , and encountered those of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' What 's the matter with [you]_{321-the child} , [porochial Dick]_168-dick ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with well - timed jocularity . ' Nothing , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[321-the child]} replied [the child]_{321-the child} faintly . ' [I]_{139-mrs. mann} should think not , '_{[139-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , who had of course laughed very much at [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's humour . ' [You]_{130-mr. bumble} want for nothing , [I]_{139-mrs. mann} 'm_{[139-mrs. mann]} sure . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like - ' faltered [the child]_{321-the child} . '_[0-i] Hey - day ! ' interposed [Mr. Mann]_{202-mr. mann} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose [you]_{130-mr. bumble} 're going to say that [you]_{130-mr. bumble} DO want for something , now ? Why , [[you]_{130-mr. bumble} little wretch]_{4970-you little wretch} - '_{[389-the beadle]} ' Stop , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , stop ! '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , raising [his]_{389-the beadle} hand with a show of authority . ' Like what , [sir]_4564-sir , eh ? '_{[389-the beadle]} ' [I]_{321-the child} should like , '_{[321-the child]} faltered [the child]_{321-the child} , ' if [somebody that can write]_{5964-somebody that can write} , would put a few words down for [me]_{321-the child} on a piece of paper , and fold it up and seal it , and keep it for [me]_{321-the child} , after [I]_{321-the child} am laid in the ground . '_{[321-the child]} ' Why , what does [the boy]_{437-the boy} mean ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , on whom the earnest manner and wan aspect of [the child]_{321-the child} had made some impression : accustomed as [he]_{321-the child} was to such things . ' What do [you]_{130-mr. bumble} mean , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_{[321-the child]} ' [I]_{321-the child} should like , '_{[321-the child]} said [the child]_{321-the child} , ' to leave [[my]_{321-the child} dear love]_{5967-my dear love} to poor [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver ; and to let [him]_123-oliver know how often [I]_{321-the child} have sat by [myself]_{321-the child} and cried to think of [his]_123-oliver wandering about in the dark nights with [nobody]_354-nobody to help [him]_123-oliver . And [I]_{321-the child} should like to tell [him]_123-oliver , '_{[321-the child]} said [the child]_{321-the child} pressing [his]_{321-the child} small hands together , and speaking with great fervour , ' that [I]_{321-the child} was glad to die when [I]_{321-the child} was very young ; for , perhaps , if [I]_{321-the child} had lived to be [a man]_{469-a man} , and had grown old , [[my]_{321-the child} little sister who is in [Heaven]_227-heaven]_{5970-my little sister who is in heaven} , might forget [me]_{321-the child} , or be unlike [me]_{321-the child} ; and it would be so much happier if [we]_5971-we were [both children]_{5972-both children} [there]_4617-there together . '_{[321-the child]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} surveyed [the little speaker]_{1660-the little speaker} , from head to foot , with indescribable astonishment ; and , turning to [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} companion]_{4727-his companion} , said , ' [They]_1662-they 're_{[139-mrs. mann]} all in one story , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . That out - dacious [Oliver]_123-oliver had demogalized [them]_1662-they all ! ' '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i could n't have believed it , [sir]_4564-sir ' said [Mrs Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , holding up [her]_{139-mrs. mann} hands , and looking malignantly at [Dick]_168-dick . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i never see [such a hardened little wretch]_{1664-such a hardened little wretch} ! ' '_[4564-sir] Take [him]_123-oliver away , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} imperiously . '_{[139-mrs. mann]} This must be stated to [the board]_{393-the board} , [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} . ' [I]_{139-mrs. mann} hope [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} will understand that it is n't [my]_{139-mrs. mann} fault , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_{[139-mrs. mann]} said [Mrs. Mann]_{139-mrs. mann} , whimpering pathetically . ' [They]_{4618-the gentleman} shall understand that , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ; [they]_{4618-the gentleman} shall be acquainted with the true state of the case , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' There ; take [him]_168-dick away , [I]_{130-mr. bumble} ca n't bear the sight on [him]_168-dick . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Dick]_168-dick was immediately taken away , and locked up in [the coal - cellar]_{399-the coal - cellar} . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} shortly afterwards took [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} off , to prepare for [his]_{130-mr. bumble} journey . At six o'clock next morning , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} : having exchanged [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cocked hat for a round one , and encased [his]_{130-mr. bumble} person in a blue great - coat with a cape to it : took [his]_{130-mr. bumble} place on the outside of [the coach]_{5036-the coach} , accompanied by [the criminals whose settlement was disputed]_{1669-the criminals whose settlement was disputed} ; with whom , in due course of time , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} arrived in [London]_3-london . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} experienced no other crosses on the way , than those which originated in the perverse behaviour of [the two paupers , who persisted in shivering , and complaining of the cold]_{1670-the two paupers , who persisted in shivering , and complaining of the cold} , in a manner which , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} declared , caused [his]_{130-mr. bumble} teeth to chatter in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head , and made [him]_{130-mr. bumble} feel quite uncomfortable ; although [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had a great - coat on . Having disposed of [these evil - minded persons]_{1671-these evil - minded persons} for the night , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} sat [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} down in [the house at which [the coach]_{5036-the coach} stopped]_{1672-the house at which the coach stopped} ; and took a temperate dinner of steaks , oyster sauce , and porter . Putting a glass of hot gin - and - water on the chimney - piece , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} drew [his]_{130-mr. bumble} chair to the fire ; and , with sundry moral reflections on the too - prevalent sin of discontent and complaining , composed [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} to read the paper . The very first paragraph upon which [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's eye rested , was the following advertisement . ' FIVE GUINEAS REWARD '_[123-oliver] Whereas [a young boy]_{1674-a young boy} , named [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , absconded , or was enticed , on Thursday evening last , from [[his]_{1674-a young boy} home]_{1675-his home} , at [Pentonville]_{29-pentonville} ; and has not since been heard of . The above reward will be paid to [any person who will give such information as will lead]_{1676-any person who will give such information as will lead} to the discovery of the said [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , or tend to throw any light upon [his]_{1674-a young boy} previous history , in which [the advertiser]_{1677-the advertiser} is , for many reasons , warmly interested . ' And then followed a full description of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's dress , person , appearance , and disappearance : with the name and address of [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} at full length . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} opened [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes ; read the advertisement , slowly and carefully , three several times ; and in something more than five minutes was on [his]_{130-mr. bumble} way to [Pentonville]_{29-pentonville} : having actually , in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} excitement , left the glass of hot gin - and - water , untasted . '_{[1677-the advertiser]} Is [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} at [home]_4804-home ? ' inquired [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} of [the girl who opened the door]_{5977-the girl who opened the door} . To this inquiry [the girl]_{5742-the girl} returned the not uncommon , but rather evasive reply of '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} [I]_0-i do n't know ; where do [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} come from ? ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} no sooner uttered [Oliver]_123-oliver 's name , in explanation of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} errand , than [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , who had been listening at the parlour door , hastened into [the passage]_{5150-the passage} in a breathless state . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} Come in , come in , ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} : '_[0-i] [I]_0-i knew [we]_1679-we should hear of [him]_{194-mr. brownlow} . [Poor dear]_{346-poor dear} ! [I]_0-i knew [we]_1679-we should ! [I]_0-i was certain of it . Bless [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} heart ! [I]_0-i said so all along . ' Having heard this , [the worthy old lady]_{5981-the worthy old lady} hurried back into [the parlour]_{1629-the parlour} again ; and seating [herself]_{5061-the old lady} on a sofa , burst into tears . [The girl , who was not quite so susceptible]_{5983-the girl , who was not quite so susceptible} , had run [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} meanwhile ; and now returned with a request that [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} would follow [her]_{5983-the girl , who was not quite so susceptible} immediately : which [he]_{130-mr. bumble} did . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} was shown into [the little back study]_{5985-the little back study} , where sat [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} and [[his]_{194-mr. brownlow} friend]_{839-his friend} [Mr. Grimwig]_{5987-mr. grimwig} , with decanters and glasses before [them]_5988-them . [The latter gentleman]_{4760-the latter gentleman} at once burst into the exclamation : '_[0-i] A beadle . [A parish beadle]_{1681-a parish beadle} , or [I]_0-i 'll eat [my]_0-i head . ' '_[0-i] Pray do n't interrupt just now , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[0-i] Take a seat , will [you]_0-i ? ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} sat [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} down ; quite confounded by the oddity of [Mr. Grimwig]_{5990-mr. grimwig} 's manner . [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} moved the lamp , so as to obtain an uninterrupted view of the beadle 's countenance ; and said , with a little impatience , '_[0-i] Now , [sir]_4564-sir , [you]_4564-sir come in consequence of having seen the advertisement ? ' '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[4564-sir] And [you]_4564-sir ARE [a beadle]_{445-a beadle} , are [you]_4564-sir not ? ' inquired [Mr. Grimwig]_{5991-mr. grimwig} . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i am [a porochial beadle]_{1685-a porochial beadle} , [gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} proudly . '_{[1328-gentlemen]} Of course , ' observed [Mr. Grimwig]_{5992-mr. grimwig} aside to [[his]_{5992-mr. grimwig} friend]_{839-his friend} , '_{[1328-gentlemen]} [I]_0-i knew [he]_1687-him was . A beadle all over ! ' [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} gently shook [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} head to impose silence on [[his]_{194-mr. brownlow} friend]_{839-his friend} , and resumed : '_[4564-sir] Do [you]_4564-sir know where [this poor boy]_{1688-this poor boy} is now ? ' '_[4564-sir] No more than [nobody]_354-nobody , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[354-nobody] Well , what DO [you]_4564-sir know of [him]_1687-him ? ' inquired [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_[4564-sir] Speak out , [[my]_0-i friend]_{597-my friend} , if [you]_4564-sir have anything to say . What DO [you]_4564-sir know of [him]_1687-him ? ' '_[4564-sir] [You]_4564-sir do n't happen to know any good of [him]_1687-him , do [you]_4564-sir ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5996-mr. grimwig} , caustically ; after an attentive perusal of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's features . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , catching at the inquiry very quickly , shook [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head with portentous solemnity . '_[4564-sir] [You]_4564-sir see ? ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{5997-mr. grimwig} , looking triumphantly at [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} looked apprehensively at [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's pursed - up countenance ; and requested [him]_{130-mr. bumble} to communicate what [he]_{130-mr. bumble} knew regarding [Oliver]_123-oliver , in as few words as possible . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} put down [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hat ; unbuttoned [his]_{130-mr. bumble} coat ; folded [his]_{130-mr. bumble} arms ; inclined [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head in a retrospective manner ; and , after a few moments '_[1687-him] reflection , commenced [his]_1687-him story . It would be tedious if given in [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} 's words : occupying , as it did , some twenty minutes in the telling ; but the sum and substance of it was , that [Oliver]_123-oliver was [a foundling , born of low and vicious parents]_{1692-a foundling , born of low and vicious parents} . That [he]_123-oliver had , from [his]_123-oliver birth , displayed no better qualities than treachery , ingratitude , and malice . That [he]_123-oliver had terminated [his]_123-oliver brief career in the place of [his]_123-oliver birth , by making a sanguinary and cowardly attack on [an unoffending lad]_{1693-an unoffending lad} , and running away in the night - time from [[[his]_123-oliver master]_{4709-his master} 's house]_{1695-his master 's house} . In proof of [his]_1687-him really being [the person [he]_1687-him represented [himself]_1687-him]_{1696-the person he represented himself} , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} laid upon the table the papers [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had brought to [town]_1697-town . Folding [his]_{130-mr. bumble} arms again , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} then awaited [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} 's observations . ' [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} fear it is all too true , '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} sorrowfully , after looking over the papers . ' This is not much for [your]_{194-mr. brownlow} intelligence ; but [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} would gladly have given [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} treble the money , if it had been favourable to [the boy]_{437-the boy} . '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} It is not improbable that if [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had been possessed of this information at an earlier period of the interview , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} might have imparted a very different colouring to [his]_{130-mr. bumble} little history . It was too late to do it now , however ; so [he]_{130-mr. bumble} shook [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head gravely , and , pocketing the five guineas , withdrew . [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} paced [the room]_{432-the room} to and fro for some minutes ; evidently so much disturbed by the beadle 's tale , that even [Mr. Grimwig]_{1700-mr. grimwig} forbore to vex [him]_{194-mr. brownlow} further . At length [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} stopped , and rang the bell violently . ' [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , when [the housekeeper]_{5643-the housekeeper} appeared ; ' [that boy]_{4657-that boy} , [Oliver]_123-oliver , is [an imposter]_{6000-an imposter} . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' It ca n't be , [sir]_4564-sir . It can not be , '_{[5061-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} energetically . ' [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} tell [you]_{5061-the old lady} [he]_{4657-that boy} is , '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} retorted [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . ' What do [you]_{5061-the old lady} mean by ca n't be ? [We]_6002-we have just heard a full account of [him]_{4657-that boy} from [his]_{4657-that boy} birth ; and [he]_{4657-that boy} has been [a thorough - paced little villain]_{6003-a thorough - paced little villain} , all [his]_{4657-that boy} life . '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} ' [I]_{5061-the old lady} never will believe it , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[5061-the old lady]} replied [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , firmly . ' Never ! '_{[5061-the old lady]} ' [[You]_{5061-the old lady} old women]_{6005-you old women} never believe anything but [quack - doctors]_{6006-quack - doctors} , and lying story - books , '_{[1705-mr. grimwig]} growled [Mr. Grimwig]_{1705-mr. grimwig} . ' [I]_{1705-mr. grimwig} knew it all along . Why did n't [you]_4564-sir take [my]_{1705-mr. grimwig} advise in the beginning ; [you]_4564-sir would if [he]_{4657-that boy} had n't had a fever , [I]_{1705-mr. grimwig} suppose , eh ? [He]_{4657-that boy} was interesting , was n't [he]_{4657-that boy} ? Interesting ! Bah ! '_{[1705-mr. grimwig]} And [Mr. Grimwig]_{1706-mr. grimwig} poked the fire with a flourish . ' [He]_{4657-that boy} was [a dear , grateful , gentle child]_{6007-a dear , grateful , gentle child} , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[187-mrs. bedwin]} retorted [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , indignantly . ' [I]_{187-mrs. bedwin} know what [children]_374-children are , [sir]_4564-sir ; and have done these forty years ; and people who ca n't say the same , should n't say anything about [them]_374-children . That 's [my]_{187-mrs. bedwin} opinion ! '_{[187-mrs. bedwin]} This was a hard hit at [Mr. Grimwig]_{1707-mr. grimwig} , who was [a bachelor]_{473-a bachelor} . As it extorted nothing from [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} but a smile , [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} tossed [her]_{5061-the old lady} head , and smoothed down [her]_{5061-the old lady} apron preparatory to another speech , when [she]_{5061-the old lady} was stopped by [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' Silence ! '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , feigning an anger [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} was far from feeling . ' Never let [me]_{4702-the old gentleman} hear [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's name again . [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} rang to tell [you]_{5061-the old lady} that . Never . Never , on any pretence , mind ! [You]_{5061-the old lady} may leave [the room]_{432-the room} , [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} . Remember ! [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} am in earnest . '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} There were sad hearts at [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} 's that night . [Oliver]_123-oliver 's heart sank within [him]_123-oliver , when [he]_123-oliver thought of [[his]_123-oliver good friends]_{1712-his good friends} ; it was well for [him]_123-oliver that [he]_123-oliver could not know what [they]_{1712-his good friends} had heard , or it might have broken outright . CHAPTER XVIII HOW [OLIVER]_123-oliver PASSED [HIS]_123-oliver TIME IN [THE IMPROVING SOCIETY]_{1713-the improving society} OF [[HIS]_123-oliver REPUTABLE FRIENDS]_{1714-his reputable friends} About noon next day , when [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} had gone out to pursue [their]_{1712-his good friends} customary avocations , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin took the opportunity of reading [Oliver]_123-oliver a long lecture on the crying sin of ingratitude ; of which [he]_174-fagin clearly demonstrated [he]_174-fagin had been guilty , to no ordinary extent , in wilfully absenting [himself]_174-fagin from [the society of [[his]_174-fagin anxious friends]_{1717-his anxious friends}]_{1716-the society of his anxious friends} ; and , still more , in endeavouring to escape from [them]_{1717-his anxious friends} after so much trouble and expense had been incurred in [his]_174-fagin recovery . [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin laid great stress on the fact of [his]_174-fagin having taken [Oliver]_123-oliver in , and cherished [him]_123-oliver , when , without [his]_174-fagin timely aid , [he]_174-fagin might have perished with hunger ; and [he]_174-fagin related the dismal and affecting history of [a young lad whom , in [his]_174-fagin philanthropy , [he]_174-fagin had succoured under parallel circumstances , but who , proving unworthy of [his]_174-fagin confidence and evincing a desire to communicate with [the police]_{1595-the police}]_{1718-a young lad whom , in his philanthropy , he had succoured under parallel circumstances , but who , proving unworthy of his confidence and evincing a desire to communicate with the police} , had unfortunately come to be hanged at [the Old Bailey]_{1720-the old bailey} one morning . [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin did not seek to conceal [his]_174-fagin share in the catastrophe , but lamented with tears in [his]_174-fagin eyes that the wrong - headed and treacherous behaviour of [the young person in question]_{1721-the young person in question} , had rendered it necessary that [he]_174-fagin should become [the victim of certain evidence for the crown]_{1722-the victim of certain evidence for the crown} : which , if it were not precisely true , was indispensably necessary for the safety of [him]_174-fagin [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin and [a few select friends]_{1723-a few select friends} . [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin concluded by drawing a rather disagreeable picture of the discomforts of hanging ; and , with great friendliness and politeness of manner , expressed [his]_174-fagin anxious hopes that [he]_174-fagin might never be obliged to submit [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver to that unpleasant operation . [Little Oliver]_{203-little oliver} 's blood ran cold , as [he]_{203-little oliver} listened to [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's words , and imperfectly comprehended the dark threats conveyed in them . That it was possible even for justice itself to confound [the innocent]_{1725-the innocent} with [the guilty]_{1726-the guilty} when [they]_{1725-the innocent} were in accidental companionship , [he]_{203-little oliver} knew already ; and that deeply - laid plans for the destruction of [inconveniently knowing or over - communicative persons]_{1727-inconveniently knowing or over - communicative persons} , had been really devised and carried out by [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} on more occasions than one , [he]_{203-little oliver} thought by no means unlikely , when [he]_{203-little oliver} recollected the general nature of the altercations between [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} and [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes : which seemed to bear reference to some foregone conspiracy of the kind . As [he]_{203-little oliver} glanced timidly up , and met [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's searching look , [he]_{203-little oliver} felt that [his]_{203-little oliver} pale face and trembling limbs were neither unnoticed nor unrelished by [that wary old gentleman]_{1731-that wary old gentleman} . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} , smiling hideously , patted [Oliver]_123-oliver on the head , and said , that if [he]_{203-little oliver} kept [himself]_{203-little oliver} quiet , and applied [himself]_{203-little oliver} to business , [he]_{203-little oliver} saw [they]_1733-they would be [very good friends]_{1734-very good friends} yet . Then , taking [his]_{203-little oliver} hat , and covering [himself]_{203-little oliver} with an old patched great - coat , [he]_{203-little oliver} went out , and locked [the room]_{432-the room} - door behind [him]_{203-little oliver} . And so [Oliver]_123-oliver remained all that day , and for the greater part of many subsequent days , seeing [nobody]_354-nobody , between early morning and midnight , and left during the long hours to commune with [his]_123-oliver own thoughts . Which , never failing to revert to [[his]_123-oliver kind friends]_{1737-his kind friends} , and the opinion [they]_{1737-his kind friends} must long ago have formed of [him]_123-oliver , were sad indeed . After the lapse of a week or so , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} left [the room]_{432-the room} - door unlocked ; and [he]_123-oliver was at liberty to wander about [the house]_{4595-the house} . [It]_{4595-the house} was [a very dirty place]_{1741-a very dirty place} . [The rooms]_{1742-the rooms} [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} had great high wooden chimney - pieces and large doors , with panelled walls and cornices to the ceiling ; which , although they were black with neglect and dust , were ornamented in various ways . From all of these tokens [Oliver]_123-oliver concluded that a long time ago , before [the old Jew]_{1744-the old jew} was born , [it]_{4595-the house} had belonged to [better people]_{1745-better people} , and had perhaps been quite gay and handsome : dismal and dreary as it looked now . [Spiders]_204-spiders had built [their]_204-spiders webs in the angles of the walls and ceilings ; and sometimes , when [Oliver]_123-oliver walked softly into [a room]_{1746-a room} , the mice would scamper across the floor , and run back terrified to [their]_204-spiders holes . With these exceptions , there was neither sight nor sound of any living thing ; and often , when it grew dark , and [he]_123-oliver was tired of wandering from [room]_1747-room to [room]_1747-room , [he]_123-oliver would crouch in the corner of [the passage by the street]_{1749-the passage by the street} - door , to be as near [living people]_{1750-living people} as [he]_123-oliver could ; and would remain there , listening and counting the hours , until [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} or [the boys]_{486-the boys} returned . In all [the rooms]_{1742-the rooms} , the mouldering shutters were fast closed : the bars which held them were screwed tight into the wood ; the only light which was admitted , stealing its way through round holes at the top : which made [the rooms]_{1742-the rooms} more gloomy , and filled [them]_{1742-the rooms} with strange shadows . There was a back - garret window with rusty bars outside , which had no shutter ; and out of this , [Oliver]_123-oliver often gazed with a melancholy face for hours together ; but nothing was to be descried from it but a confused and crowded mass of housetops , blackened chimneys , and gable - ends . Sometimes , indeed , a grizzly head might be seen , peering over the parapet - wall of [a distant house]_{1755-a distant house} ; but it was quickly withdrawn again ; and as the window of [[Oliver]_123-oliver 's observatory]_{1756-oliver 's observatory} was nailed down , and dimmed with the rain and smoke of years , it was as much as [he]_123-oliver could do to make out the forms of the different objects beyond , without making any attempt to be seen or heard , - which [he]_123-oliver had as much chance of being , as if [he]_123-oliver had lived inside [the ball of [St. Paul 's Cathedral]_{38-st. paul 's cathedral}]_{1757-the ball of st. paul 's cathedral} . One afternoon , [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} being engaged out that evening , [the first - named young gentleman]_{1759-the first - named young gentleman} took it into [his]_{1759-the first - named young gentleman} head to evince some anxiety regarding the decoration of [[his]_{1759-the first - named young gentleman} person]_{5390-his person} to do [him]_{1759-the first - named young gentleman} justice , this was by no means an habitual weakness with [him]_{1759-the first - named young gentleman} ; and , with this end and aim , [he]_{1759-the first - named young gentleman} condescendingly commanded [Oliver]_123-oliver to assist [him]_{1759-the first - named young gentleman} in [[his]_{1759-the first - named young gentleman} toilet]_{1761-his toilet} , straightway . [Oliver]_123-oliver was but too glad to make [himself]_123-oliver useful ; too happy to have some faces , however bad , to look upon ; too desirous to conciliate those about [him]_123-oliver when [he]_123-oliver could honestly do so ; to throw any objection in the way of this proposal . So [he]_123-oliver at once expressed [his]_123-oliver readiness ; and , kneeling on the floor , while [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} sat upon the table so that [he]_{5121-the dodger} could take [his]_{5121-the dodger} foot in [his]_{5121-the dodger} laps , [he]_123-oliver applied [himself]_123-oliver to a process which [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} designated as ' japanning [his]_123-oliver trotter - cases . '_{[172-mr. dawkins]} The phrase , rendered into plain English , signifieth , cleaning [his]_123-oliver boots . Whether it was the sense of freedom and independence which [a rational animal]_{1763-a rational animal} may be supposed to feel when [he]_123-oliver sits on a table in an easy attitude smoking a pipe , swinging one leg carelessly to and fro , and having [his]_123-oliver boots cleaned all the time , without even the past trouble of having taken them off , or the prospective misery of putting them on , to disturb [his]_123-oliver reflections ; or whether it was the goodness of the tobacco that soothed the feelings of [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , or the mildness of the beer that mollified [his]_123-oliver thoughts ; [he]_123-oliver was evidently tinctured , for the nonce , with a spice of romance and enthusiasm , foreign to [his]_123-oliver general nature . [He]_123-oliver looked down on [Oliver]_123-oliver , with a thoughtful countenance , for a brief space ; and then , raising [his]_123-oliver head , and heaving a gentle sign , said , half in abstraction , and half to [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} : ' What a pity it is [he]_123-oliver is n't [a prig]_{6013-a prig} ! '_[123-oliver] ' Ah ! '_{[179-master bates]} said [Master Charles Bates]_{179-master bates} ; ' [he]_123-oliver do n't know what 's good for [him]_123-oliver . '_{[179-master bates]} [The Dodger]_{176-the dodger} sighed again , and resumed [his]_{176-the dodger} pipe : as did [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . [They]_1765-they both smoked , for some seconds , in silence . ' [I]_{176-the dodger} suppose [you]_{176-the dodger} do n't even know what [a prig]_{6013-a prig} is ? '_{[176-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{176-the dodger} mournfully . ' [I]_123-oliver think [I]_123-oliver know that , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , looking up . ' It 's a the - ; [you]_123-oliver 're_[123-oliver] one , are [you]_123-oliver not ? ' inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver , checking [himself]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am , ' replied [the Doger]_{5255-the doger} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'd scorn to be anything else . ' [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} gave [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} hat a ferocious cock , after delivering this sentiment , and looked at [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , as if to denote that [he]_{179-master bates} would feel obliged by [his]_{179-master bates} saying anything to the contrary . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am , ' repeated [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_[0-i] So 's [Charley]_{179-master bates} . [So 's Fagin]_{1766-so 's fagin} . So 's [Sikes]_161-sikes . So 's [Nancy]_127-nancy . So 's Bet . So [we]_1767-we all are , down to the dog . And [he]_1768-he 's [the downiest one of [the lot]_{1770-the lot}]_{1769-the downiest one of the lot} ! ' '_[1768-he] And the least given to peaching , ' added [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_[1768-he] [He]_1768-he would n't so much as bark in a witness - box , for fear of committing [himself]_1768-he ; no , not if [you]_1771-you tied [him]_1768-he up in one , and left [him]_1768-he there without wittles for a fortnight , ' said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_[1771-you] Not a bit of it , ' observed [Charley]_{179-master bates} . '_[1771-you] [He]_1768-he 's [a rum dog]_{1772-a rum dog} . Do n't [he]_1768-he look fierce at any strange cove that laughs or sings when [he]_1768-he 's in company ! ' pursued [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_[1768-he] Wo n't [he]_1768-he growl at all , when [he]_1768-he hears a fiddle playing ! And do n't [he]_1768-he hate other dogs as ai n't of [his]_1768-he breed ! Oh , no ! ' '_[1768-he] [He]_1768-he 's [an out - and - out Christian]_{1773-an out - and - out christian} , ' said [Charley]_{179-master bates} . This was merely intended as a tribute to the animal 's abilities , but it was an appropriate remark in another sense , if [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} had only known it ; for there are [a good many ladies]_{6019-a good many ladies} and [gentlemen , claiming to be out - and - out Christians]_{6020-gentlemen , claiming to be out - and - out christians} , between whom , and [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes '_{[1773-an out - and - out christian]} dog , there exist strong and singular points of resemblance . ' Well , well , '_{[5121-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , recurring to the point from which [they]_1775-they had strayed : with that mindfulness of [his]_{5121-the dodger} profession which influenced all [his]_{5121-the dodger} proceedings . ' This has n't go anything to do with [young Green]_{205-young green} [here]_351-here . '_{[5121-the dodger]} ' No more it has , '_{[179-master bates]} said [Charley]_{179-master bates} . ' Why do n't [you]_1776-you put [yourself]_1776-you under [Fagin]_174-fagin , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? '_{[179-master bates]} ' And make [your]_1776-you fortun '_{[5121-the dodger]} out of hand ? ' added [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , with a grin . '_{[5121-the dodger]} And so be able to retire on [[your]_1776-you property]_{1777-your property} , and do [the gen - teel]_{1778-the gen - teel} : as [I]_0-i mean to , in the very next leap - year but four that ever comes , and the forty - second Tuesday in Trinity - week , ' said [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't like it , ' rejoined [Oliver]_123-oliver , timidly ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [they]_1779-they would let [me]_0-i go . [I]_0-i - [I]_0-i - would rather go . ' '_[0-i] And [Fagin]_174-fagin would RATHER not ! ' rejoined [Charley]_{179-master bates} . [Oliver]_123-oliver knew this too well ; but thinking it might be dangerous to express [his]_123-oliver feelings more openly , [he]_123-oliver only sighed , and went on with [his]_123-oliver boot - cleaning . '_[174-fagin] Go ! ' exclaimed [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_[174-fagin] Why , where 's [your]_1776-you spirit ? ' Do n't [you]_1776-you take any pride out of [yourself]_1776-you ? Would [you]_1776-you go and be dependent on [[your]_1776-you friends]_{6024-your friends} ? '_{[5121-the dodger]} ' Oh , blow that ! '_{[179-master bates]} said [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} : drawing two or three silk handkerchiefs from [his]_{179-master bates} pocket , and tossing them into a cupboard , ' that 's too mean ; that is . '_{[179-master bates]} ' [I]_{5121-the dodger} could n't do it , '_{[5121-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , with an air of haughty disgust . ' [You]_1776-you can leave [[your]_1776-you friends]_{6024-your friends} , though , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver with a half smile ; ' and let [them]_{6024-your friends} be punished for what [you]_1776-you did . '_[123-oliver] ' That , '_{[5121-the dodger]} rejoined [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , with a wave of [his]_{5121-the dodger} pipe , ' That was all out of consideration for [Fagin]_174-fagin , 'cause_{[5121-the dodger]} [the traps]_{1782-the traps} know that [we]_1783-we work together , and [he]_123-oliver might have got into trouble if [we]_1783-we had n't made [our]_1783-we lucky ; that was the move , was n't it , [Charley]_{179-master bates} ? ' [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} nodded assent , and would have spoken , but the recollection of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's flight came so suddenly upon [him]_{179-master bates} , that the smoke [he]_{179-master bates} was inhaling got entangled with a laugh , and went up into [his]_{179-master bates} head , and down into [his]_{179-master bates} throat : and brought on a fit of coughing and stamping , about five minutes long . '_{[179-master bates]} Look here ! ' said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , drawing forth a handful of shillings and halfpence . '_{[179-master bates]} Here 's a jolly life ! What 's the odds where it comes from ? Here , catch hold ; there 's plenty more where [they]_1784-they were took from . [You]_{179-master bates} wo n't , wo n't [you]_{179-master bates} ? Oh , [you]_{179-master bates} precious flat ! ' '_{[179-master bates]} It 's naughty , ai n't it , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ' inquired [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_[123-oliver] [He]_123-oliver 'll come to be scragged , wo n't [he]_123-oliver ? ' '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i do n't know what that means , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] Something in this way , [old feller]_{1785-old feller} , ' said [Charly]_206-charly . As [he]_206-charly said it , [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} caught up an end of [his]_206-charly neckerchief ; and , holding it erect in the air , dropped [his]_206-charly head on [his]_206-charly shoulder , and jerked a curious sound through [his]_206-charly teeth ; thereby indicating , by a lively pantomimic representation , that scragging and hanging were one and the same thing . '_{[1785-old feller]} That 's what it means , ' said [Charley]_{179-master bates} . '_{[1785-old feller]} Look how [he]_123-oliver stares , [Jack]_175-jack ! [I]_0-i never did see [such prime company as that ' ere boy]_{6027-such prime company as that ' ere boy} ; [he]_123-oliver 'll be the death of [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i know [he]_123-oliver will . '_[0-i] [Master Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} , having laughed heartily again , resumed [his]_{179-master bates} pipe with tears in [his]_{179-master bates} eyes . ' [You]_123-oliver 've been brought up bad , '_{[5121-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , surveying [his]_{179-master bates} boots with much satisfaction when [Oliver]_123-oliver had polished them . ' [Fagin]_174-fagin will make something of [you]_123-oliver , though , or [you]_123-oliver 'll be the first [he]_174-fagin ever had that turned out unprofitable . [You]_123-oliver 'd better begin at once ; for [you]_123-oliver 'll come to the trade long before [you]_123-oliver think of it ; and [you]_123-oliver 're_{[5121-the dodger]} only losing time , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} backed this advice with sundry moral admonitions of [his]_{179-master bates} own : which , being exhausted , [he]_{179-master bates} and [[his]_{179-master bates} friend]_{839-his friend} [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} launched into a glowing description of the numerous pleasures incidental to the life [they]_6029-they led , interspersed with a variety of hints to [Oliver]_123-oliver that the best thing [he]_123-oliver could do , would be to secure [Fagin]_174-fagin 's favour without more delay , by the means which [they]_6029-they [themselves]_6029-they had employed to gain it . '_[123-oliver] And always put this in [your]_123-oliver pipe , [Nolly]_123-oliver , ' said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , as [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} was heard unlocking the door above , '_[123-oliver] if [you]_123-oliver do n't take fogels and tickers - ' '_[123-oliver] What 's the good of talking in that way ? ' interposed [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} ; '_[123-oliver] [he]_123-oliver do n't know what [you]_123-oliver mean . ' '_[123-oliver] If [you]_123-oliver do n't take pocket - handkechers and watches , ' said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , reducing [his]_{5121-the dodger} conversation to the level of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's capacity , '_{[1787-some other cove]} [some other cove]_{1787-some other cove} will ; so that the coves that lose 'em will be all the worse , and [you]_123-oliver 'll be all the worse , too , and [nobody half a ha'p'orth the better]_{6033-nobody half a ha'p'orth the better} , except [the chaps]_{6034-the chaps} wot gets [them]_{6034-the chaps} - and [you]_123-oliver 've just as good a right to [them]_{6034-the chaps} as [they]_{6034-the chaps} have . '_[123-oliver] ' To be sure , to be sure ! '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , who had entered unseen by [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' It all lies in a nutshell [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ; in a nutshell , take [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} 's word for it . Ha ! ha ! ha ! [He]_123-oliver understands the catechism of [his]_123-oliver trade . '_{[1006-the jew]} [The old man]_{5173-the old man} rubbed [his]_{5173-the old man} hands gleefully together , as [he]_{5173-the old man} corroborated [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} 's reasoning in these terms ; and chuckled with delight at [[his]_{5173-the old man} pupil]_{1791-his pupil} 's proficiency . The conversation proceeded no farther at this time , for [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} had returned [home]_4804-home accompanied by [Miss Betsy]_{180-miss betsy} , and [a gentleman whom [Oliver]_123-oliver had never seen before , but who was accosted by [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger}]_{1794-a gentleman whom oliver had never seen before , but who was accosted by the dodger} as [Tom Chitling]_207-tom ; and who , having lingered on the stairs to exchange a few gallantries with [the lady]_{679-the lady} , now made [his]_{1794-a gentleman whom oliver had never seen before , but who was accosted by the dodger} appearance . [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} was older in years than [the Dodger]_{176-the dodger} : having perhaps numbered eighteen winters ; but there was a degree of deference in [his]_{208-mr. chitling} deportment towards [that young gentleman]_{4842-that young gentleman} which seemed to indicate that [he]_{208-mr. chitling} felt [himself]_{208-mr. chitling} conscious of a slight inferiority in point of genius and professional aquirements . [He]_{208-mr. chitling} had small twinkling eyes , and a pock - marked face ; wore a fur cap , a dark corduroy jacket , greasy fustian trousers , and an apron . [His]_{208-mr. chitling} wardrobe was , in truth , rather out of repair ; but [he]_{208-mr. chitling} excused [himself]_{208-mr. chitling} to [the company]_{1053-the company} by stating that [his]_{208-mr. chitling} ' time '_{[208-mr. chitling]} was only out an hour before ; and that , in consequence of having worn the regimentals for six weeks past , [he]_{208-mr. chitling} had not been able to bestow any attention on [his]_{208-mr. chitling} private clothes . [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} added , with strong marks of irritation , that the new way of fumigating clothes up yonder was infernal unconstitutional , for it burnt holes in them , and there was no remedy against [the County]_{5603-the county} . The same remark [he]_{208-mr. chitling} considered to apply to the regulation mode of cutting the hair : which [he]_{208-mr. chitling} held to be decidedly unlawful . [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} wound up [his]_{208-mr. chitling} observations by stating that [he]_{208-mr. chitling} had not touched a drop of anything for forty - two moral long hard - working days ; and that [he]_{208-mr. chitling} ' wished [he]_{208-mr. chitling} might be busted if [he]_{208-mr. chitling} warn't as dry as a lime - basket . '_[207-tom] ' Where do [you]_{1006-the jew} think [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} has come from , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? '_{[1006-the jew]} inquired [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with a grin , as [the other boys]_{5187-the other boys} put a bottle of spirits on the table . ' [I]_123-oliver - [I]_123-oliver - do n't know , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Who 's that ? '_[207-tom] inquired [Tom Chitling]_207-tom , casting a contemptuous look at [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [A young friend of mine]_{6039-a young friend of mine} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' [He]_{4618-the gentleman} 's in luck , then , '_{[1803-the young man]} said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , with a meaning look at [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' Never mind where [I]_{1803-the young man} came from , [young '_{[1803-the young man]} un]_{6041-young ' un} ; [you]_123-oliver 'll find [your]_123-oliver way there , soon enough , [I]_0-i 'll bet a crown ! ' At this sally , [the boys]_{486-the boys} laughed . After some more jokes on the same subject , [they]_{486-the boys} exchanged a few short whispers with [Fagin]_174-fagin ; and withdrew . After some words apart between [the last comer]_{6043-the last comer} and [Fagin]_174-fagin , [they]_{486-the boys} drew [their]_{486-the boys} chairs towards the fire ; and [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , telling [Oliver]_123-oliver to come and sit by [him]_123-oliver , led the conversation to the topics most calculated to interest [[his]_{1006-the jew} hearers]_{6045-his hearers} . These were , the great advantages of the trade , the proficiency of [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , the amiability of [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} , and the liberality of [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} [himself]_{1006-the jew} . At length [these subjects]_{6048-these subjects} displayed signs of being thoroughly exhausted ; and [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} did the same : for [the house of correction]_{5602-the house of correction} becomes fatiguing after a week or two . [Miss Betsy]_{180-miss betsy} accordingly withdrew ; and left [the party]_{6050-the party} to [their]_{6050-the party} repose . From this day , [Oliver]_123-oliver was seldom left alone ; but was placed in almost constant communication with [the two boys]_{1057-the two boys} , who played the old game with [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} every day : whether for [their]_{1057-the two boys} own improvement or [Oliver]_123-oliver 's , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin best knew . At other times [the old man]_{5173-the old man} would tell [them]_{1057-the two boys} stories of robberies [he]_{5173-the old man} had committed in [his]_{5173-the old man} younger days : mixed up with so much that was droll and curious , that [Oliver]_123-oliver could not help laughing heartily , and showing that [he]_123-oliver was amused in spite of all [his]_123-oliver better feelings . In short , [the wily old Jew]_{126-the jew} had [the boy]_{437-the boy} in [his]_{126-the jew} toils . Having prepared [his]_123-oliver mind , by solitude and gloom , to prefer any society to the companionship of [his]_123-oliver own sad thoughts in such a dreary place , [he]_123-oliver was now slowly instilling into [his]_123-oliver soul the poison which [he]_123-oliver hoped would blacken it , and change its hue for ever . CHAPTER XIX IN WHICH A NOTABLE PLAN IS DISCUSSED AND DETERMINED ON It was a chill , damp , windy night , when [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} : buttoning [his]_{1006-the jew} great - coat tight round [his]_{1006-the jew} shrivelled body , and pulling the collar up over [his]_{1006-the jew} ears so as completely to obscure the lower part of [his]_{1006-the jew} face : emerged from [[his]_{1006-the jew} den]_{6056-his den} . [He]_123-oliver paused on the step as the door was locked and chained behind [him]_123-oliver ; and having listened while [the boys]_{486-the boys} made all secure , and until [their]_{486-the boys} retreating footsteps were no longer audible , slunk down [the street]_{353-the street} as quickly as [he]_123-oliver could . [The house to which [Oliver]_123-oliver had been conveyed]_{6059-the house to which oliver had been conveyed} , was in [the neighborhood of [Whitechapel]_{39-whitechapel}]_{6060-the neighborhood of whitechapel} . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} stopped for an instant at the corner of [the street]_{353-the street} ; and , glancing suspiciously round , crossed [the road]_{4910-the road} , and struck off in the direction of [the Spitalfields]_{78-spitalfields} . The mud lay thick upon the stones , and a black mist hung over [the streets]_{758-the streets} ; the rain fell sluggishly down , and everything felt cold and clammy to the touch . It seemed just the night when it befitted [such a being]_{6065-such a being} as [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} to be abroad . As [he]_{1006-the jew} glided stealthily along , creeping beneath the shelter of the walls and doorways , [the hideous old man]_{6067-the hideous old man} seemed like [some loathsome reptile , engendered in the slime and darkness through which]_{6068-some loathsome reptile , engendered in the slime and darkness through which} [he]_{1006-the jew} moved : crawling forth , by night , in search of [some rich offal for a meal]_{6069-some rich offal for a meal} . [He]_{1006-the jew} kept on [his]_{1006-the jew} course , through many winding and narrow ways , until [he]_{1006-the jew} reached [Bethnal Green]_{41-bethnal green} ; then , turning suddenly off to the left , [he]_{1006-the jew} soon became involved in a maze of [the mean and dirty streets which abound in [that close and densely - populated quarter]_{6071-that close and densely - populated quarter}]_{6070-the mean and dirty streets which abound in that close and densely - populated quarter} . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} was evidently too familiar with [the ground [he]_{1006-the jew} traversed]_{6073-the ground he traversed} to be at all bewildered , either by the darkness of the night , or the intricacies of the way . [He]_{1006-the jew} hurried through [several alleys and streets]_{6074-several alleys and streets} , and at length turned into one , lighted only by a single lamp at the farther end . At the door of [a house in [this street]_{6076-this street}]_{6075-a house in this street} , [he]_{1006-the jew} knocked ; having exchanged a few muttered words with [the person who opened it]_{6077-the person who opened it} , [he]_{1006-the jew} walked [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} . A dog growled as [he]_{1006-the jew} touched the handle of a room - door ; and [a man]_{469-a man} 's voice demanded who was there . '_[0-i] Only [me]_0-i , [Bill]_161-sikes ; only [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the Jew looking in]_{6080-the jew looking in} . '_[0-i] Bring in [your]_{583-my dear} body then , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] Lie down , [[you]_{583-my dear} stupid brute]_{1805-you stupid brute} ! Do n't [you]_{583-my dear} know [the devil]_{1806-the devil} when [he]_{1806-the devil} 's got a great - coat on ? ' Apparently , the dog had been somewhat deceived by [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin 's outer garment ; for as [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} unbuttoned it , and threw it over the back of a chair , [he]_{1006-the jew} retired to the corner from which [he]_{1006-the jew} had risen : wagging [his]_{1006-the jew} tail as [he]_{1006-the jew} went , to show that [he]_{1006-the jew} was as well satisfied as it was in [his]_{1006-the jew} nature to be . '_{[1806-the devil]} Well ! ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_{[1806-the devil]} Well , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . - '_{[1806-the devil]} Ah ! [Nancy]_127-nancy . ' The latter recognition was uttered with just enough of embarrassment to imply a doubt of its reception ; for [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin and [[his]_174-fagin young friend]_{6083-his young friend} had not met , since [she]_{6083-his young friend} had interfered in behalf of [Oliver]_123-oliver . All doubts upon the subject , if [he]_174-fagin had any , were speedily removed by [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} 's behaviour . [She]_{6083-his young friend} took [her]_{6083-his young friend} feet off the fender , pushed back [her]_{6083-his young friend} chair , and bade [Fagin]_174-fagin draw up [his]_174-fagin , without saying more about it : for it was a cold night , and no mistake . '_[127-nancy] It is cold , [[Nancy]_127-nancy dear]_{1808-nancy dear} , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , as [he]_{1006-the jew} warmed [his]_{1006-the jew} skinny hands over the fire . '_[127-nancy] It seems to go right through one , ' added [the old man]_{5173-the old man} , touching [his]_{5173-the old man} side . '_[127-nancy] It must be a piercer , if it finds its way through [your]_127-nancy heart , ' said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[127-nancy] Give [him]_1809-him something to drink , [Nancy]_127-nancy . Burn [my]_0-i body , make haste ! It 's enough to turn [a man]_{469-a man} ill , to see [his]_1809-him lean old carcase shivering in that way , like a ugly ghost just rose from the grave . ' [Nancy]_127-nancy quickly brought a bottle from a cupboard , in which there were many : which , to judge from the diversity of their appearance , were filled with several kinds of liquids . [Sikes]_161-sikes pouring out a glass of brandy , bade [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} drink it off . '_[161-sikes] Quite enough , quite , thankye , [Bill]_161-sikes , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , putting down the glass after just setting [his]_{1006-the jew} lips to it . '_[161-sikes] What ! [You]_127-nancy 're afraid of [our]_6089-our getting the better of [you]_127-nancy , are [you]_127-nancy ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes , fixing [his]_161-sikes eyes on [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' Ugh ! '_[161-sikes] With a hoarse grunt of contempt , [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes seized the glass , and threw the remainder of its contents into the ashes : as a preparatory ceremony to filling it again for [himself]_161-sikes : which [he]_161-sikes did at once . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} glanced round [the room]_{432-the room} , as [[his]_{1006-the jew} companion]_{4727-his companion} tossed down the second glassful ; not in curiousity , for [he]_{1006-the jew} had seen it often before ; but in a restless and suspicious manner habitual to [him]_{1006-the jew} . It was [a meanly furnished apartment]_{1815-a meanly furnished apartment} , with nothing but the contents of the closet to induce the belief that [its occupier]_{1816-its occupier} was anything but [a working man]_{1817-a working man} ; and with no more suspicious articles displayed to view than two or three heavy bludgeons which stood in a corner , and a ' life - preserver '_{[1006-the jew]} that hung over the chimney - piece . ' There , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , smacking [his]_161-sikes lips . ' Now [I]_161-sikes 'm_[161-sikes] ready . ' '_[161-sikes] For business ? ' inquired [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[161-sikes] For business , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes ; '_[161-sikes] so say what [you]_{1006-the jew} 've got to say . ' '_{[1006-the jew]} About [the crib at [Chertsey]_42-chertsey]_{1818-the crib at chertsey} , [Bill]_161-sikes ? ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , drawing [his]_{1006-the jew} chair forward , and speaking in a very low voice . '_[161-sikes] Yes . Wot about it ? ' inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[161-sikes] Ah ! [you]_{1006-the jew} know what [I]_0-i mean , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[0-i] [He]_161-sikes knows what [I]_0-i mean , [Nancy]_127-nancy ; do n't [he]_161-sikes ? ' '_[161-sikes] No , [he]_161-sikes do n't , ' sneered [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[161-sikes] Or [he]_161-sikes wo n't , and that 's the same thing . Speak out , and call things by [their]_1820-their right names ; do n't sit there , winking and blinking , and talking to [me]_0-i in hints , as if [you]_{1006-the jew} warn't the very first that thought about the robbery . Wot d'ye mean ? ' '_[161-sikes] Hush , [Bill]_161-sikes , hush ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , who had in vain attempted to stop this burst of indignation ; '_[161-sikes] [somebody]_{5443-somebody} will hear [us]_1822-us , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . [Somebody]_{5443-somebody} will hear [us]_1822-us . ' '_{[5443-somebody]} Let ['em]_1822-us hear ! '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes ; ' [I]_161-sikes do n't care . '_[161-sikes] But as [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes DID care , on reflection , [he]_161-sikes dropped [his]_161-sikes voice as [he]_161-sikes said the words , and grew calmer . ' There , there , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , coaxingly . ' It was only [my]_{1006-the jew} caution , nothing more . Now , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , about [that crib at [Chertsey]_42-chertsey]_{6095-that crib at chertsey} ; when is it to be done , [Bill]_161-sikes , eh ? When is it to be done ? Such plate , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , such plate ! '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} : rubbing [his]_{1006-the jew} hands , and elevating [his]_{1006-the jew} eyebrows in a rapture of anticipation . ' Not at all , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes coldly . ' Not to be done at all ! '_{[1006-the jew]} echoed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , leaning back in [his]_{1006-the jew} chair . ' No , not at all , '_[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' At least it ca n't be a put - up job , as [we]_6097-we expected . '_[161-sikes] ' Then it has n't been properly gone about , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , turning pale with anger . ' Do n't tell [me]_{1006-the jew} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' But [I]_161-sikes will tell [you]_{1006-the jew} , '_[161-sikes] retorted [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Who are [you]_{1006-the jew} that 's not to be told ? [I]_161-sikes tell [you]_{1006-the jew} that [Toby Crackit]_209-toby has been hanging about [the place]_{4925-the place} for a fortnight , and [he]_209-toby ca n't get one of [the servants in line]_{6099-the servants in line} . '_[161-sikes] ' Do [you]_161-sikes mean to tell [me]_{1006-the jew} , [Bill]_161-sikes , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} : softening as [the other]_{4696-the other} grew heated : ' that neither of [the two men in [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{6100-the two men in the house} can be got over ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Yes , [I]_161-sikes do mean to tell [you]_{1006-the jew} so , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' [The old lady]_{5061-the old lady} has had 'em_[161-sikes] these twenty years ; and if [you]_{1006-the jew} were to give ['em]_{5061-the old lady} five hundred pound , [they]_{6100-the two men in the house} would n't be in it . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' But do [you]_161-sikes mean to say , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} remonstrated [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , ' that [the women]_{6104-the women} ca n't be got over ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Not a bit of it , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Not by [flash Toby Crackit]_209-toby ? '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} incredulously . ' Think what [women]_5143-women are , [Bill]_161-sikes , '_{[1006-the jew]} ' No ; not even by [flash Toby Crackit]_209-toby , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' [He]_209-toby says [he]_209-toby 's worn sham whiskers , and a canary waistcoat , the whole blessed time [he]_209-toby 's been loitering down there , and it 's all of no use . '_[161-sikes] ' [He]_209-toby should have tried mustachios and a pair of military trousers , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' So [he]_209-toby did , '_{[1006-the jew]} rejoined [Sikes]_161-sikes , ' and [they]_6107-they warn't of no more use than the other plant . '_[161-sikes] [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} looked blank at this information . After ruminating for some minutes with [his]_{1006-the jew} chin sunk on [his]_{1006-the jew} breast , [he]_{1006-the jew} raised [his]_{1006-the jew} head and said , with a deep sigh , that if [flash Toby Crackit]_209-toby reported aright , [he]_{1006-the jew} feared the game was up . ' And yet , '_{[5173-the old man]} said [the old man]_{5173-the old man} , dropping [his]_{5173-the old man} hands on [his]_{5173-the old man} knees , ' it 's a sad thing , [[my]_{5173-the old man} dear]_{583-my dear} , to lose so much when [we]_6109-we had set [our]_6109-we hearts upon it . '_{[5173-the old man]} ' So it is , '_[161-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Worse luck ! '_[161-sikes] A long silence ensued ; during which [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} was plunged in deep thought , with [his]_{1006-the jew} face wrinkled into an expression of villainy perfectly demoniacal . [Sikes]_161-sikes eyed [him]_{1006-the jew} furtively from time to time . [Nancy]_127-nancy , apparently fearful of irritating [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} , sat with [her]_127-nancy eyes fixed upon the fire , as if [she]_127-nancy had been deaf to all that passed . ' [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , abruptly breaking the stillness that prevailed ; ' is it worth fifty shiners extra , if it 's safely done from the outside ? '_[161-sikes] ' Yes , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , as suddenly rousing [himself]_{1006-the jew} . ' Is it a bargain ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Yes , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , yes , '_{[1006-the jew]} rejoined [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; [his]_{1006-the jew} eyes glistening , and every muscle in [his]_{1006-the jew} face working , with the excitement that the inquiry had awakened . ' Then , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , thrusting aside [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's hand , with some disdain , ' let it come off as soon as [you]_{1006-the jew} like . [Toby]_209-toby and [me]_161-sikes were over the garden - wall the night afore last , sounding the panels of the door and shutters . The crib 's barred up at night like [a jail]_{6111-a jail} ; but there 's one part [we]_6112-we can crack , safe and softly . '_[161-sikes] ' Which is that , [Bill]_161-sikes ? '_{[1006-the jew]} asked [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} eagerly . ' Why , '_[161-sikes] whispered [Sikes]_161-sikes , ' as [you]_{1006-the jew} cross [the lawn]_{6113-the lawn} - '_[161-sikes] ' Yes ? '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , bending [his]_{1006-the jew} head forward , with [his]_{1006-the jew} eyes almost starting out of it . ' Umph ! '_[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]_161-sikes , stopping short , as [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , scarcely moving [her]_{5742-the girl} head , looked suddenly round , and pointed for an instant to [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's face . ' Never mind which part it is . [You]_{1006-the jew} ca n't do it without [me]_{5742-the girl} , [I]_{5742-the girl} know ; but it 's best to be on the safe side when one deals with [you]_{1006-the jew} . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' As [you]_{1006-the jew} like , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , as [you]_{1006-the jew} like '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' Is there [no help wanted]_{6115-no help wanted} , but [yours]_{1006-the jew} and [Toby]_209-toby 's ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' None , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Cept a centre - bit and [a boy]_{4668-a boy} . The first [we]_6117-we 've both got ; the second [you]_{1006-the jew} must find [us]_6117-we . '_[161-sikes] ' [A boy]_{4668-a boy} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} exclaimed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' Oh ! then it 's a panel , eh ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Never mind wot it is ! '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' [I]_161-sikes want [a boy]_{4668-a boy} , and [he]_{4668-a boy} musn't be [a big '_[161-sikes] un . Lord]_{6120-a big ' un . lord} ! ' said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , reflectively , '_{[1006-the jew]} if [I]_0-i 'd only got [that young boy of [Ned]_{213-edward leeford}]_{1847-that young boy of ned} , [the chimbley - sweeper]_{1848-the chimbley - sweeper} 's ! [He]_0-i kept [him]_{1847-that young boy of ned} small on purpose , and let [him]_{1847-that young boy of ned} out by the job . But [the father]_{1849-the father} gets lagged ; and then [the Juvenile Delinquent Society]_{1850-the juvenile delinquent society} comes , and takes [the boy]_{437-the boy} away from a trade where [he]_{437-the boy} was earning money , teaches [him]_{437-the boy} to read and write , and in time makes a ' prentice of [him]_{437-the boy} . And so [they]_{1850-the juvenile delinquent society} go on , '_[161-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , [his]_161-sikes wrath rising with the recollection of [his]_161-sikes wrongs , ' so [they]_{1850-the juvenile delinquent society} go on ; and , if [they]_{1850-the juvenile delinquent society} 'd got money enough which it 's a Providence [they]_{1850-the juvenile delinquent society} have n't , [we]_6121-we should n't have [half a dozen boys]_{6122-half a dozen boys} left in the whole trade , in a year or two . '_[161-sikes] ' No more [we]_6121-we should , '_{[1852-the jew , who had been considering during this speech]} acquiesced [the Jew , who had been considering during this speech]_{1852-the jew , who had been considering during this speech} , and had only caught the last sentence . ' [Bill]_161-sikes ! '_{[1852-the jew , who had been considering during this speech]} ' What now ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} nodded [his]_{1006-the jew} head towards [Nancy]_127-nancy , who was still gazing at the fire ; and intimated , by a sign , that [he]_{1006-the jew} would have [her]_127-nancy told to leave [the room]_{432-the room} . [Sikes]_161-sikes shrugged [his]_161-sikes shoulders impatiently , as if [he]_161-sikes thought the precaution unnecessary ; but complied , nevertheless , by requesting [Miss Nancy]_127-nancy to fetch [him]_161-sikes a jug of beer . ' [You]_161-sikes do n't want any beer , '_[127-nancy] said [Nancy]_127-nancy , folding [her]_127-nancy arms , and retaining [her]_127-nancy seat very composedly . ' [I]_161-sikes tell [you]_{5742-the girl} [I]_161-sikes do ! '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Nonsense , '_{[5742-the girl]} rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} coolly , ' Go on , [Fagin]_174-fagin . [I]_{5742-the girl} know what [he]_174-fagin 's going to say , [Bill]_161-sikes ; [he]_174-fagin need n't mind [me]_{5742-the girl} . '_{[5742-the girl]} [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} still hesitated . [Sikes]_161-sikes looked from [one]_622-one to the other in some surprise . ' Why , [you]_{5742-the girl} do n't mind [the old girl]_{6123-the old girl} , do [you]_{5742-the girl} , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_[161-sikes] [he]_161-sikes asked at length . ' [You]_{5742-the girl} 've known [her]_{6123-the old girl} long enough to trust [her]_{6123-the old girl} , or [the Devil]_{1806-the devil} 's in it . [She]_{6123-the old girl} ai n't one to blab . Are [you]_{5742-the girl} [Nancy]_127-nancy ? '_[161-sikes] ' [I]_{5568-the young lady} should think not ! '_{[5568-the young lady]} replied [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} : drawing [her]_{5568-the young lady} chair up to the table , and putting [her]_{5568-the young lady} elbows upon it . ' No , no , [[my]_{5568-the young lady} dear]_{583-my dear} , [I]_{5568-the young lady} know [you]_{5568-the young lady} 're_{[5568-the young lady]} not , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; '_{[5568-the young lady]} but - ' and again [the old man]_{5173-the old man} paused . '_{[5568-the young lady]} But wot ? ' inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n't know whether [she]_{5568-the young lady} might n't p'r'aps be out of sorts , [you]_{5568-the young lady} know , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , as [she]_{5568-the young lady} was the other night , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . At this confession , [Miss Nancy]_127-nancy burst into a loud laugh ; and , swallowing a glass of brandy , shook [her]_127-nancy head with an air of defiance , and burst into sundry exclamations of '_{[5568-the young lady]} Keep the game a - going ! ' '_{[5568-the young lady]} Never say die ! ' and the like . [These]_210-these seemed to have the effect of re - assuring [both gentlemen]_{6129-both gentlemen} ; for [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} nodded [his]_{1006-the jew} head with a satisfied air , and resumed [his]_{1006-the jew} seat : as did [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes likewise . '_{[5568-the young lady]} Now , [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy with a laugh . '_[174-fagin] Tell [Bill]_161-sikes at once , about [Oliver]_123-oliver ! ' '_[161-sikes] Ha ! [you]_{5568-the young lady} 're [a clever one]_{6131-a clever one} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} : [the sharpest girl [I]_{1006-the jew} ever saw]_{6133-the sharpest girl i ever saw} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , patting [her]_{5568-the young lady} on the neck . ' It WAS about [Oliver]_123-oliver [I]_{1006-the jew} was going to speak , sure enough . Ha ! ha ! ha ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' What about [him]_123-oliver ? '_[161-sikes] demanded [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' [He]_123-oliver 's [the boy]_{437-the boy} for [you]_{5568-the young lady} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} in a hoarse whisper ; laying [his]_{1006-the jew} finger on the side of [his]_{1006-the jew} nose , and grinning frightfully . ' [He]_123-oliver ! '_[161-sikes] exclaimed . [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Have [him]_123-oliver , [Bill]_161-sikes ! '_[127-nancy] said [Nancy]_127-nancy . ' [I]_127-nancy would , if [I]_127-nancy was in [your]_161-sikes place . [He]_123-oliver may n't be so much up , as any of the others ; but that 's not what [you]_161-sikes want , if [he]_123-oliver 's only to open a door for [you]_161-sikes . Depend upon it [he]_123-oliver 's a safe one , [Bill]_161-sikes . '_[127-nancy] ' [I]_174-fagin know [he]_123-oliver is , '_[174-fagin] rejoined [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' [He]_123-oliver 's been in good training these last few weeks , and it 's time [he]_123-oliver began to work for [his]_123-oliver bread . Besides , the others are all too big . '_[174-fagin] ' Well , [he]_123-oliver is just the size [I]_161-sikes want , '_[161-sikes] said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , ruminating . ' And will do everything [you]_161-sikes want , [Bill]_161-sikes , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} interposed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; ' [he]_123-oliver ca n't help [himself]_123-oliver . That is , if [you]_161-sikes frighten [him]_123-oliver enough . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Frighten [him]_123-oliver ! '_[161-sikes] echoed [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' It 'll be no sham frightening , mind [you]_161-sikes . If there 's anything queer about [him]_123-oliver when [we]_6137-ours once get into the work ; in for a penny , in for a pound . [You]_161-sikes wo n't see [him]_123-oliver alive again , [Fagin]_174-fagin . Think of that , before [you]_161-sikes send [him]_123-oliver . Mark [my]_{1469-the robber} words ! '_{[1469-the robber]} said [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , poising a crowbar , which [he]_{1469-the robber} had drawn from under the bedstead . ' [I]_{1006-the jew} 've thought of it all , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} with energy . ' [I]_{1006-the jew} 've - [I]_{1006-the jew} 've had [my]_{1006-the jew} eye upon [him]_123-oliver , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dears]_{1046-my dears} , close - close . Once let [him]_123-oliver feel that [he]_123-oliver is [one of [us]_6137-ours]_{6139-one of us} ; once fill [his]_123-oliver mind with the idea that [he]_123-oliver has been [a thief]_{1614-a thief} ; and [he]_123-oliver 's [ours]_6137-ours ! [Ours]_6137-ours for [his]_123-oliver life . Oho ! It could n't have come about better ! [The old man]_{5173-the old man} crossed [his]_{5173-the old man} arms upon [his]_{5173-the old man} breast ; and , drawing [his]_{5173-the old man} head and shoulders into a heap , literally hugged [himself]_{5173-the old man} for joy . '_{[1006-the jew]} [Ours]_1865-ours ! ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[1865-ours] [Yours]_1865-ours , [you]_1865-ours mean . ' '_[1865-ours] Perhaps [I]_0-i do , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with a shrill chuckle . '_[0-i] [Mine]_0-i , if [you]_{583-my dear} like , [Bill]_161-sikes . ' '_[161-sikes] And wot , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , scowling fiercely on [[his]_161-sikes agreeable friend]_{6143-his agreeable friend} , '_[161-sikes] wot makes [you]_{583-my dear} take so much pains about [one chalk - faced kid]_{1867-one chalk - faced kid} , when [you]_{583-my dear} know there are [fifty boys snoozing about]_{1868-fifty boys snoozing about} [Common Garden]_{44-common garden} every night , as [you]_{583-my dear} might pick and choose from ? ' '_{[1868-fifty boys snoozing about]} Because [they]_{1868-fifty boys snoozing about} 're of no use to [me]_{1006-the jew} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with some confusion , ' not worth the taking . [Their]_{1868-fifty boys snoozing about} looks convict 'em_{[1006-the jew]} when [they]_{1868-fifty boys snoozing about} get into trouble , and [I]_0-i lose 'em all . With [this boy]_{4803-this boy} , properly managed , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dears]_{1046-my dears} , [I]_{1006-the jew} could do what [I]_{1006-the jew} could n't with twenty of [them]_{1868-fifty boys snoozing about} . Besides , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , recovering [his]_{1006-the jew} self - possession , ' [he]_{4803-this boy} has [us]_6147-us now if [he]_{4803-this boy} could only give [us]_6147-us leg - bail again ; and [he]_{4803-this boy} must be in [the same boat]_{6148-the same boat} with [us]_6147-us . Never mind how [he]_{4803-this boy} came [there]_4617-there ; it 's quite enough for [my]_{1006-the jew} power over [him]_{4803-this boy} that [he]_{4803-this boy} was in a robbery ; that 's all [I]_{1006-the jew} want . Now , how much better this is , than being obliged to put [the poor leetle boy]_{6150-the poor leetle boy} out of the way - which would be dangerous , and [we]_6147-us should lose by it besides . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' When is it to be done ? '_[127-nancy] asked [Nancy]_127-nancy , stopping some turbulent exclamation on the part of [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , expressive of the disgust with which [he]_161-sikes received [Fagin]_174-fagin 's affectation of humanity . ' Ah , to be sure , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; ' when is it to be done , [Bill]_161-sikes ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' [I]_161-sikes planned with [Toby]_209-toby , the night arter to - morrow , '_[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]_161-sikes in a surly voice , ' if [he]_209-toby heerd nothing from [me]_161-sikes to the contrairy . '_[161-sikes] ' Good , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; ' there 's no moon . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' No , '_[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' It 's all arranged about bringing off the swag , is it ? '_{[1006-the jew]} asked [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . [Sikes]_161-sikes nodded . ' And about - '_[161-sikes] ' Oh , ah , it 's all planned , '_[161-sikes] rejoined [Sikes]_161-sikes , interrupting [him]_{1006-the jew} . ' Never mind particulars . [You]_{1006-the jew} 'd better bring [the boy]_{437-the boy} [here]_351-here to - morrow night . [I]_161-sikes shall get off the stone an hour arter daybreak . Then [you]_{1006-the jew} hold [your]_{1006-the jew} tongue , and keep the melting - pot ready , and that 's all [you]_{1006-the jew} 'll have to do . '_[161-sikes] After some discussion , in which [all three]_{1560-all three} took an active part , it was decided that [Nancy]_127-nancy should repair to [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's next evening when the night had set in , and bring [Oliver]_123-oliver away with [her]_127-nancy ; [Fagin]_174-fagin craftily observing , that , if [he]_174-fagin evinced any disinclination to the task , [he]_174-fagin would be more willing to accompany [the girl who had so recently interfered in [his]_174-fagin behalf , than [anybody else]_{1877-anybody else}]_{1876-the girl who had so recently interfered in his behalf , than anybody else} . It was also solemnly arranged that [poor Oliver]_123-oliver should , for the purposes of the contemplated expedition , be unreservedly consigned to the care and custody of [Mr. William Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} ; and further , that [the said Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} should deal with [him]_123-oliver as [he]_{129-mr. sikes} thought fit ; and should not be held responsible by [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} for any mischance or evil that might be necessary to visit [him]_123-oliver : it being understood that , to render the compact in this respect binding , any representations made by [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} on [his]_{129-mr. sikes} return should be required to be confirmed and corroborated , in all important particulars , by the testimony of [flash Toby Crackit]_209-toby . These preliminaries adjusted , [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} proceeded to drink brandy at a furious rate , and to flourish the crowbar in an alarming manner ; yelling forth , at the same time , most unmusical snatches of song , mingled with wild execrations . At length , in a fit of professional enthusiasm , [he]_174-fagin insisted upon producing [his]_174-fagin box of housebreaking tools : which [he]_174-fagin had no sooner stumbled in with , and opened for the purpose of explaining the nature and properties of the various implements it contained , and the peculiar beauties of [their]_1879-their construction , than [he]_174-fagin fell over the box upon the floor , and went to sleep where [he]_174-fagin fell . ' Good - night , [Nancy]_127-nancy , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , muffling [himself]_{1006-the jew} up as before . ' Good - night . '_{[1006-the jew]} [Their]_1881-their eyes met , and [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} scrutinised [her]_1883-her , narrowly . There was no flinching about [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . [She]_1883-her was as true and earnest in the matter as [Toby Crackit]_209-toby [himself]_209-toby could be . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} again bade [her]_1883-her good - night , and , bestowing a sly kick upon the prostrate form of [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} while [her]_1883-her back was turned , groped [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} . ' Always the way ! '_{[1006-the jew]} muttered [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} to [himself]_{1006-the jew} as [he]_{1006-the jew} turned homeward . ' The worst of [these women]_{6153-these women} is , that a very little thing serves to call up some long - forgotten feeling ; and , the best of [them]_{6153-these women} is , that it never lasts . Ha ! ha ! [The man]_{4928-the man} against [the child]_{321-the child} , for a bag of gold ! '_{[1006-the jew]} Beguiling the time with these pleasant reflections , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin wended [his]_174-fagin way , through mud and mire , to [[his]_174-fagin gloomy abode]_{1888-his gloomy abode} : where [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} was sitting up , impatiently awaiting [his]_{5121-the dodger} return . ' Is [Oliver]_123-oliver a - bed ? [I]_{5121-the dodger} want to speak to [him]_123-oliver , '_{[5121-the dodger]} was [his]_{5121-the dodger} first remark as [they]_1890-they descended the stairs . ' Hours ago , '_{[5121-the dodger]} replied [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , throwing open a door . ' Here [he]_123-oliver is ! '_{[5121-the dodger]} [The boy]_{437-the boy} was lying , fast asleep , on a rude bed upon the floor ; so pale with anxiety , and sadness , and the closeness of [[his]_{437-the boy} prison]_{914-his prison} , that [he]_{437-the boy} looked like death ; not death as it shows in shroud and coffin , but in the guise it wears when life has just departed ; when [a young and gentle spirit]_{1894-a young and gentle spirit} has , but an instant , fled to [Heaven]_227-heaven , and the gross air of [the world]_{4589-the world} has not had time to breathe upon the changing dust it hallowed . ' Not now , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , turning softly away . ' To - morrow . To - morrow . '_{[1006-the jew]} CHAPTER XX WHEREIN [OLIVER]_123-oliver IS DELIVERED OVER TO [MR . WILLIAM SIKES]_{129-mr. sikes} When [Oliver]_123-oliver awoke in the morning , [he]_123-oliver was a good deal surprised to find that a new pair of shoes , with strong thick soles , had been placed at [his]_123-oliver bedside ; and that [his]_123-oliver old shoes had been removed . At first , [he]_123-oliver was pleased with the discovery : hoping that it might be the forerunner of [his]_123-oliver release ; but such thoughts were quickly dispelled , on [his]_123-oliver sitting down to breakfast along with [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , who told [him]_123-oliver , in a tone and manner which increased [his]_123-oliver alarm , that [he]_123-oliver was to be taken to [the residence of [Bill Sikes]_161-sikes]_{1898-the residence of bill sikes} that night . ' To - to - stop [there]_4617-there , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_[123-oliver] asked [Oliver]_123-oliver , anxiously . ' No , no , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} . Not to stop there , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' [We]_6159-we should n't like to lose [you]_123-oliver . Do n't be afraid , [Oliver]_123-oliver , [you]_123-oliver shall come back to [us]_6159-we again . Ha ! ha ! ha ! [We]_6159-we wo n't be so cruel as to send [you]_123-oliver away , [[my]_{1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread} dear]_{583-my dear} . Oh no , no ! '_{[1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread]} [The old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread]_{1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread} , looked round as [he]_{1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread} bantered [Oliver]_123-oliver thus ; and chuckled as if to show that [he]_{1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread} knew [he]_{1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread} would still be very glad to get away if [he]_{1900-the old man , who was stooping over the fire toasting a piece of bread} could . ' [I]_{1006-the jew} suppose , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , fixing [his]_{1006-the jew} eyes on [Oliver]_123-oliver , ' [you]_123-oliver want to know what [you]_123-oliver 're_{[1006-the jew]} going to [Bill]_161-sikes 's for - -eh , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ? ' [Oliver]_123-oliver coloured , involuntarily , to find that [the old thief]_{6161-the old thief} had been reading [his]_123-oliver thoughts ; but boldly said , Yes , [he]_123-oliver did want to know . '_[161-sikes] Why , do [you]_123-oliver think ? ' inquired [Fagin]_174-fagin , parrying the question . '_[123-oliver] Indeed [I]_0-i do n't know , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] Bah ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , turning away with a disappointed countenance from a close perusal of [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's face . '_[0-i] Wait till [Bill]_161-sikes tells [you]_123-oliver , then . ' [The Jew]_{126-the jew} seemed much vexed by [Oliver]_123-oliver 's not expressing any greater curiosity on the subject ; but the truth is , that , although [Oliver]_123-oliver felt very anxious , [he]_123-oliver was too much confused by the earnest cunning of [Fagin]_174-fagin 's looks , and [his]_123-oliver own speculations , to make any further inquiries just then . [He]_123-oliver had no other opportunity : for [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} remained very surly and silent till night : when [he]_{1006-the jew} prepared to go abroad . '_[161-sikes] [You]_123-oliver may burn a candle , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , putting one upon the table . '_[161-sikes] And here 's a book for [you]_123-oliver to read , till [they]_1904-they come to fetch [you]_123-oliver . Good - night ! ' '_[161-sikes] Good - night ! ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , softly . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} walked to the door : looking over [his]_{1006-the jew} shoulder at [the boy]_{437-the boy} as [he]_{1006-the jew} went . Suddenly stopping , [he]_{1006-the jew} called [him]_{437-the boy} by [his]_{437-the boy} name . [Oliver]_123-oliver looked up ; [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , pointing to the candle , motioned [him]_123-oliver to light it . [He]_123-oliver did so ; and , as [he]_123-oliver placed the candlestick upon the table , saw that [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} was gazing fixedly at [him]_123-oliver , with lowering and contracted brows , from the dark end of [the room]_{432-the room} . '_[161-sikes] Take heed , [Oliver]_123-oliver ! take heed ! ' said [the old man]_{5173-the old man} , shaking [his]_{5173-the old man} right hand before [him]_123-oliver in a warning manner . '_[1905-he] [He]_1905-he 's [a rough man]_{1906-a rough man} , and thinks nothing of blood when [his]_1905-he own is up . Whatever falls out , say nothing ; and do what [he]_1905-he bids [you]_123-oliver . Mind ! ' Placing a strong emphasis on the last word , [he]_{5173-the old man} suffered [his]_{5173-the old man} features gradually to resolve themselves into a ghastly grin , and , nodding [his]_{5173-the old man} head , left [the room]_{432-the room} . [Oliver]_123-oliver leaned [his]_123-oliver head upon [his]_123-oliver hand when [the old man]_{5173-the old man} disappeared , and pondered , with a trembling heart , on the words [he]_123-oliver had just heard . The more [he]_123-oliver thought of [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's admonition , the more [he]_123-oliver was at a loss to divine its real purpose and meaning . [He]_123-oliver could think of no bad object to be attained by sending [him]_123-oliver to [Sikes]_161-sikes , which would not be equally well answered by [his]_123-oliver remaining with [Fagin]_174-fagin ; and after meditating for a long time , concluded that [he]_123-oliver had been selected to perform some ordinary menial offices for [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} , until [another boy]_{1188-another boy} , better suited for [his]_123-oliver purpose could be engaged . [He]_123-oliver was too well accustomed to suffering , and had suffered too much where [he]_123-oliver was , to bewail the prospect of change very severely . [He]_123-oliver remained lost in thought for some minutes ; and then , with a heavy sigh , snuffed the candle , and , taking up the book which [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} had left with [him]_123-oliver , began to read . [He]_123-oliver turned over the leaves . Carelessly at first ; but , lighting on a passage which attracted [his]_123-oliver attention , [he]_123-oliver soon became intent upon the volume . It was a history of the lives and trials of [great criminals]_{6178-great criminals} ; and the pages were soiled and thumbed with use . Here , [he]_123-oliver read of dreadful crimes that made the blood run cold ; of secret murders that had been committed by the lonely wayside ; of bodies hidden from the eye of [man]_1163-man in [deep pits and wells]_{6180-deep pits and wells} : which would not keep them down , deep as they were , but had yielded them up at last , after many years , and so maddened [the murderers]_{6181-the murderers} with the sight , that in [their]_{6181-the murderers} horror [they]_{6181-the murderers} had confessed [their]_{6181-the murderers} guilt , and yelled for the gibbet to end [their]_{6181-the murderers} agony . Here , too , [he]_123-oliver read of [men who , lying in [their]_{6182-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted so they said and led on , by their own bad thoughts} beds at dead of night , had been tempted so [they]_{6182-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted so they said and led on , by their own bad thoughts} said and led on , by [their]_{6182-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted so they said and led on , by their own bad thoughts} own bad thoughts]_{6182-men who , lying in their beds at dead of night , had been tempted so they said and led on , by their own bad thoughts} , to such dreadful bloodshed as it made the flesh creep , and the limbs quail , to think of . The terrible descriptions were so real and vivid , that the sallow pages seemed to turn red with gore ; and the words upon them , to be sounded in [his]_123-oliver ears , as if they were whispered , in hollow murmurs , by the spirits of the dead . In a paroxysm of fear , [the boy]_{437-the boy} closed the book , and thrust it from [him]_123-oliver . Then , falling upon [his]_123-oliver knees , [he]_123-oliver prayed Heaven to spare [him]_123-oliver from such deeds ; and rather to will that [he]_123-oliver should die at once , than be reserved for crimes , so fearful and appalling . By degrees , [he]_123-oliver grew more calm , and besought , in a low and broken voice , that [he]_123-oliver might be rescued from [his]_123-oliver present dangers ; and that if any aid were to be raised up for [a poor outcast boy who had never known the love of [friends or kindred]_{6185-friends or kindred}]_{6184-a poor outcast boy who had never known the love of friends or kindred} , it might come to [him]_123-oliver now , when , desolate and deserted , [he]_123-oliver stood alone in the midst of wickedness and guilt . [He]_123-oliver had concluded [his]_123-oliver prayer , but still remained with [his]_123-oliver head buried in [his]_123-oliver hands , when a rustling noise aroused [him]_123-oliver . '_[1905-he] What 's that ! ' [he]_123-oliver cried , starting up , and catching sight of [a figure standing by the door]_{6186-a figure standing by the door} . '_[1905-he] Who 's there ? ' '_[0-i] [Me]_0-i . Only [me]_0-i , ' replied a tremulous voice . [Oliver]_123-oliver raised the candle above [his]_123-oliver head : and looked towards the door . It was [Nancy]_127-nancy . '_[0-i] Put down the light , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , turning away [her]_{5742-the girl} head . '_[0-i] It hurts [my]_0-i eyes . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver saw that [she]_{5742-the girl} was very pale , and gently inquired if [she]_{5742-the girl} were ill . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} threw [herself]_{5742-the girl} into a chair , with [her]_{5742-the girl} back towards [him]_123-oliver : and wrung [her]_{5742-the girl} hands ; but made no reply . '_[0-i] [God]_167-god forgive [me]_0-i ! ' [she]_{5742-the girl} cried after a while , '_[167-god] [I]_0-i never thought of this . ' '_[167-god] Has anything happened ? ' asked [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[167-god] Can [I]_0-i help [you]_0-i ? [I]_0-i will if [I]_0-i can . [I]_0-i will , indeed . ' [She]_{5742-the girl} rocked [herself]_{5742-the girl} to and fro ; caught [her]_{5742-the girl} throat ; and , uttering a gurgling sound , gasped for breath . '_[127-nancy] [Nancy]_127-nancy ! ' cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_[127-nancy] What is it ? ' [The girl]_{5742-the girl} beat [her]_{5742-the girl} hands upon [her]_{5742-the girl} knees , and [her]_{5742-the girl} feet upon the ground ; and , suddenly stopping , drew [her]_{5742-the girl} shawl close round [her]_{5742-the girl} : and shivered with cold . [Oliver]_123-oliver stirred the fire . Drawing [her]_{5742-the girl} chair close to it , [she]_{5742-the girl} sat there , for a little time , without speaking ; but at length [she]_{5742-the girl} raised [her]_{5742-the girl} head , and looked round . '_[127-nancy] [I]_0-i do n't know what comes over [me]_0-i sometimes , ' said [she]_{5742-the girl} , affecting to busy [herself]_{5742-the girl} in arranging [her]_{5742-the girl} dress ; '_[0-i] it 's [this damp dirty room]_{1907-this damp dirty room} , [I]_0-i think . Now , [Nolly]_123-oliver , [dear]_769-dear , are [you]_769-dear ready ? ' '_[123-oliver] Am [I]_0-i to go with [you]_0-i ? ' asked [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] Yes . [I]_0-i have come from [Bill]_161-sikes , ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[161-sikes] [You]_0-i are to go with [me]_0-i . ' '_[0-i] What for ? ' asked [Oliver]_123-oliver , recoiling . '_[0-i] What for ? ' echoed [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , raising [her]_{5742-the girl} eyes , and averting them again , the moment [they]_6192-they encountered [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's face . '_[0-i] Oh ! For no harm . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't believe it , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver : who had watched [her]_{5742-the girl} closely . '_[0-i] Have it [your]_769-dear own way , ' rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , affecting to laugh . '_[769-dear] For no good , then . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver could see that [he]_123-oliver had some power over [the girl]_{5742-the girl} 's better feelings , and , for an instant , thought of appealing to [her]_{5742-the girl} compassion for [his]_123-oliver helpless state . But , then , the thought darted across [his]_123-oliver mind that it was barely eleven o'clock ; and that [many people]_{4810-many people} were still in [the streets]_{758-the streets} : of whom surely some might be found to give credence to [his]_123-oliver tale . As the reflection occured to [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver stepped forward : and said , somewhat hastily , that [he]_123-oliver was ready . Neither [his]_123-oliver brief consideration , nor its purport , was lost on [[his]_123-oliver companion]_{4727-his companion} . [She]_{5742-the girl} eyed [him]_123-oliver narrowly , while [he]_123-oliver spoke ; and cast upon [him]_123-oliver a look of intelligence which sufficiently showed that [she]_{5742-the girl} guessed what had been passing in [his]_123-oliver thoughts . '_[769-dear] Hush ! ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , stooping over [him]_123-oliver , and pointing to the door as [she]_{5742-the girl} looked cautiously round . '_[1909-you] [You]_1909-you ca n't help [yourself]_1909-you . [I]_0-i have tried hard for [you]_1909-you , but all to no purpose . [You]_1909-you are hedged round and round . If ever [you]_1909-you are to get loose from here , this is not the time . ' Struck by the energy of [her]_{5742-the girl} manner , [Oliver]_123-oliver looked up in [her]_{5742-the girl} face with great surprise . [She]_{5742-the girl} seemed to speak the truth ; [her]_{5742-the girl} countenance was white and agitated ; and [she]_{5742-the girl} trembled with very earnestness . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have saved [you]_1909-you from being ill - used once , and [I]_0-i will again , and [I]_0-i do now , ' continued [the girl]_{5742-the girl} aloud ; '_[0-i] for those who would have fetched [you]_1909-you , if [I]_0-i had not , would have been far more rough than [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i have promised for [your]_1909-you being quiet and silent ; if [you]_1909-you are not , [you]_1909-you will only do harm to [yourself]_1909-you and [me]_0-i too , and perhaps be [my]_0-i death . See here ! [I]_0-i have borne all this for [you]_1909-you already , as true as [God]_167-god sees [me]_0-i show it . ' [She]_6201-she pointed , hastily , to some livid bruises on [her]_6201-she neck and arms ; and continued , with great rapidity : '_[167-god] Remember this ! And do n't let [me]_0-i suffer more for [you]_1909-you , just now . If [I]_0-i could help [you]_1909-you , [I]_0-i would ; but [I]_0-i have not the power . [They]_1910-they do n't mean to harm [you]_1909-you ; whatever [they]_1910-they make [you]_1909-you do , is no fault of [yours]_1909-you . Hush ! Every word from [you]_1909-you is a blow for [me]_0-i . Give [me]_0-i [your]_1909-you hand . Make haste ! [Your]_1909-you hand ! ' [She]_6201-she caught the hand which [Oliver]_123-oliver instinctively placed in [hers]_6201-she , and , blowing out the light , drew [him]_123-oliver after [her]_6201-she up the stairs . The door was opened , quickly , by [some one shrouded in the darkness]_{6202-some one shrouded in the darkness} , and was as quickly closed , when [they]_6203-they had passed out . [A hackney - cabriolet]_{6204-a hackney - cabriolet} was in waiting ; with the same vehemence which [she]_6201-she had exhibited in [addressing Oliver]_123-oliver , [the girl]_{5742-the girl} pulled [him]_123-oliver in with [her]_{5742-the girl} , and drew the curtains close . [The driver]_{6206-the driver} wanted no directions , but lashed [his]_{6206-the driver} horse into full speed , without the delay of an instant . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} still held [Oliver]_123-oliver fast by the hand , and continued to pour into [his]_123-oliver ear , the warnings and assurances [she]_{5742-the girl} had already imparted . All was so quick and hurried , that [he]_123-oliver had scarcely time to recollect where [he]_123-oliver was , or how [he]_123-oliver came [there]_4617-there , when [the carriage]_{6209-the carriage} stopped at [the house to which [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's steps had been directed on the previous evening]_{6210-the house to which the jew 's steps had been directed on the previous evening} . For one brief moment , [Oliver]_123-oliver cast a hurried glance along [the empty street]_{6212-the empty street} , and a cry for help hung upon [his]_123-oliver lips . But [the girl]_{5742-the girl} 's voice was in [his]_123-oliver ear , beseeching [him]_123-oliver in such tones of agony to remember [her]_{5742-the girl} , that [he]_123-oliver had not the heart to utter it . While [he]_123-oliver hesitated , the opportunity was gone ; [he]_123-oliver was already in [the house]_{4595-the house} , and the door was shut . '_[1909-you] This way , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , releasing [her]_{5742-the girl} hold for the first time . '_[161-sikes] [Bill]_161-sikes ! ' '_[161-sikes] Hallo ! ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes : appearing at the head of [the stairs]_{6216-the stairs} , with a candle . '_[161-sikes] Oh ! That 's the time of day . Come on ! ' This was a very strong expression of approbation , an uncommonly hearty welcome , from [a person of [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes]_{6217-a person of mr. sikes} '_[161-sikes] temperament . [Nancy]_127-nancy , appearing much gratified thereby , saluted [him]_161-sikes cordially . ' Bull's - eye 's gone [home]_4804-home with [Tom]_207-tom , '_[161-sikes] observed [Sikes]_161-sikes , as [he]_161-sikes lighted [them]_1911-them up . ' [He]_207-tom 'd have been in the way . '_[161-sikes] ' That 's right , '_[127-nancy] rejoined [Nancy]_127-nancy . ' So [you]_127-nancy 've got [the kid]_{6219-the kid} , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes when [they]_1911-them had all reached [the room]_{432-the room} : closing the door as [he]_161-sikes spoke . ' Yes , here [he]_{6219-the kid} is , '_[127-nancy] replied [Nancy]_127-nancy . ' Did [he]_{6219-the kid} come quiet ? '_[161-sikes] inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Like a lamb , '_[127-nancy] rejoined [Nancy]_127-nancy . ' [I]_127-nancy 'm_[127-nancy] glad to hear it , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , looking grimly at [Oliver]_123-oliver ; '_[127-nancy] for the sake of [his]_161-sikes young carcase : as would otherways have suffered for it . Come here , [young ' un]_{6041-young ' un} ; and let [me]_{6041-young ' un} read [you]_123-oliver a lectur '_{[6041-young ' un]} , which is as well got over at once . ' Thus addressing [[his]_{6041-young ' un} new pupil]_{6221-his new pupil} , [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes pulled off [Oliver]_123-oliver 's cap and threw it into a corner ; and then , taking [him]_123-oliver by the shoulder , sat [himself]_{6041-young ' un} down by the table , and stood [the boy]_{437-the boy} in front of [him]_{6041-young ' un} . '_{[6041-young ' un]} Now , first : do [you]_1913-you know wot this is ? ' inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes , taking up a pocket - pistol which lay on the table . [Oliver]_123-oliver replied in the affirmative . '_[1913-you] Well , then , look here , ' continued [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[1913-you] This is powder ; that ' ere 's a bullet ; and this is a little bit of a old hat for waddin '_[1913-you] . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver murmured [his]_123-oliver comprehension of [the different bodies referred to]_{6223-the different bodies referred to} ; and [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes proceeded to load the pistol , with great nicety and deliberation . '_[1913-you] Now it 's loaded , ' said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , when [he]_161-sikes had finished . '_[0-i] Yes , [I]_0-i see it is , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] Well , ' said [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , grasping [Oliver]_123-oliver 's wrist , and putting the barrel so close to [his]_123-oliver temple that [they]_6225-they touched ; at which moment [the boy]_{437-the boy} could not repress a start ; '_[4564-sir] if [you]_1913-you speak a word when [you]_1913-you 're out o'doors with [me]_4564-sir , except when [I]_4564-sir speak to [you]_1913-you , that loading will be in [your]_1913-you head without notice . So , if [you]_1913-you do make up [your]_1913-you mind to speak without leave , say [your]_1913-you prayers first . '_[4564-sir] Having bestowed a scowl upon the object of this warning , to increase its effect , [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes continued . ' As near as [I]_161-sikes know , there is n't [anybody]_435-anybody as would be asking very partickler arter [you]_1913-you , if [you]_1913-you was disposed of ; so [I]_161-sikes need n't take this devil - and - all of trouble to explain matters to [you]_1913-you , if it warn't for [your]_1913-you own good . D'ye hear [me]_161-sikes ? '_[161-sikes] ' The short and the long of what [you]_161-sikes mean , '_[127-nancy] said [Nancy]_127-nancy : speaking very emphatically , and slightly frowning at [Oliver]_123-oliver as if to bespeak [his]_123-oliver serious attention to [her]_127-nancy words : ' is , that if [you]_127-nancy 're_[127-nancy] crossed by [him]_123-oliver in this job [you]_127-nancy have on hand , [you]_127-nancy 'll prevent [his]_123-oliver ever telling tales afterwards , by shooting [him]_123-oliver through the head , and will take [your]_127-nancy chance of swinging for it , as [you]_127-nancy do for a great many other things in the way of business , every month of [your]_127-nancy life . ' '_[5143-women] That 's it ! ' observed [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , approvingly ; '_[5143-women] [women]_5143-women can always put things in fewest words . - Except when it 's blowing up ; and then [they]_5143-women lengthens it out . And now that [he]_123-oliver 's thoroughly up to it , let 's have some supper , and get a snooze before starting . ' In pursuance of this request , [Nancy]_127-nancy quickly laid the cloth ; disappearing for a few minutes , [she]_127-nancy presently returned with a pot of porter and a dish of sheep 's heads : which gave occasion to several pleasant witticisms on the part of [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , founded upon the singular coincidence of '_{[6041-young ' un]} jemmies ' being a can name , common to [them]_5143-women , and also to an ingenious implement much used in [his]_161-sikes profession . Indeed , [the worthy gentleman , stimulated perhaps by the immediate prospect of being on active service]_{6228-the worthy gentleman , stimulated perhaps by the immediate prospect of being on active service} , was in great spirits and good humour ; in proof whereof , it may be here remarked , that [he]_161-sikes humourously drank all the beer at a draught , and did not utter , on a rough calculation , more than four - score oaths during the whole progress of the meal . Supper being ended - it may be easily conceived that [Oliver]_123-oliver had no great appetite for it - [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes disposed of a couple of glasses of spirits and water , and threw [himself]_161-sikes on the bed ; ordering [Nancy]_127-nancy , with many imprecations in case of failure , to call [him]_161-sikes at five precisely . [Oliver]_123-oliver stretched [himself]_123-oliver in [his]_123-oliver clothes , by command of the same authority , on a mattress upon the floor ; and [the girl , mending the fire]_{6229-the girl , mending the fire} , sat before it , in readiness to rouse [them]_5143-women at the appointed time . For a long time [Oliver]_123-oliver lay awake , thinking it not impossible that [Nancy]_127-nancy might seek that opportunity of whispering some further advice ; but [the girl]_{5742-the girl} sat brooding over the fire , without moving , save now and then to trim the light . Weary with watching and anxiety , [he]_123-oliver at length fell asleep . When [he]_123-oliver awoke , the table was covered with tea - things , and [Sikes]_161-sikes was thrusting various articles into the pockets of [his]_161-sikes great - coat , which hung over the back of a chair . [Nancy]_127-nancy was busily engaged in preparing breakfast . It was not yet daylight ; for the candle was still burning , and it was quite dark outside . A sharp rain , too , was beating against the window - panes ; and the sky looked black and cloudy . '_{[6041-young ' un]} Now , then ! ' growled [Sikes]_161-sikes , as [Oliver]_123-oliver started up ; '_{[6041-young ' un]} half - past five ! Look sharp , or [you]_1916-you 'll get no breakfast ; for it 's late as it is . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver was not long in making [his]_123-oliver toilet ; having taken some breakfast , [he]_123-oliver replied to a surly inquiry from [Sikes]_161-sikes , by saying that [he]_123-oliver was quite ready . [Nancy]_127-nancy , scarcely looking at [the boy]_{437-the boy} , threw [him]_{437-the boy} a handkerchief to tie round [his]_{437-the boy} throat ; [Sikes]_161-sikes gave [him]_{437-the boy} a large rough cape to button over [his]_{437-the boy} shoulders . Thus attired , [he]_123-oliver gave [his]_123-oliver hand to [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , who , merely pausing to show [him]_123-oliver with a menacing gesture that [he]_{1469-the robber} had that same pistol in a side - pocket of [his]_{1469-the robber} great - coat , clasped it firmly in [his]_{1469-the robber} , and , exchanging a farewell with [Nancy]_127-nancy , led [him]_{437-the boy} away . [Oliver]_123-oliver turned , for an instant , when [they]_6233-they reached the door , in the hope of meeting a look from [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . But [she]_{5742-the girl} had resumed [her]_{5742-the girl} old seat in front of the fire , and sat , perfectly motionless before it . CHAPTER XXI [THE EXPEDITION It]_{211-the expedition it} was a cheerless morning when [they]_6233-they got into [the street]_{353-the street} ; blowing and raining hard ; and the clouds looking dull and stormy . The night had been very wet : large pools of water had collected in [the road]_{4910-the road} : and [the kennels]_{6237-the kennels} were overflowing . There was a faint glimmering of the coming day in the sky ; but it rather aggravated than relieved the gloom of the scene : the sombre light only serving to pale that which the street lamps afforded , without shedding any warmer or brighter tints upon the wet house - tops , and [dreary streets]_{6238-dreary streets} . There appeared to be [nobody]_354-nobody stirring in [that quarter of [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{6240-that quarter of the town} ; the windows of [the houses]_{6242-the houses} were all closely shut ; and [the streets through which [they]_6233-they passed]_{6243-the streets through which they passed} , were noiseless and empty . By the time [they]_6233-they had turned into [the Bethnal Green Road]_{46-the bethnal green road} , the day had fairly begun to break . Many of the lamps were already extinguished ; [a few country waggons]_{6244-a few country waggons} were slowly toiling on , towards [London]_3-london ; now and then , [a stage - coach , covered with mud]_{6245-a stage - coach , covered with mud} , rattled briskly by : [the driver]_{6206-the driver} bestowing , as [he]_{6206-the driver} passed , an admonitory lash upon [the heavy waggoner who , by keeping on the wrong side of [the road]_{4910-the road}]_{6247-the heavy waggoner who , by keeping on the wrong side of the road} , had endangered [his]_{6206-the driver} arriving at [the office]_{4687-the office} , a quarter of a minute after [his]_{6206-the driver} time . [The public - houses]_{5137-the public - houses} , with gas - lights burning inside , were already open . By degrees , [other shops]_{6251-other shops} began to be unclosed , and [a few scattered people]_{6252-a few scattered people} were met with . Then , came [straggling groups of [labourers]_{6254-labourers} going to [their]_{6253-straggling groups of labourers going to their work} work]_{6253-straggling groups of labourers going to their work} ; then , [men]_416-men and [women]_5143-women with fish - baskets on [their]_{6253-straggling groups of labourers going to their work} heads ; [donkey - carts laden with vegetables]_{6257-donkey - carts laden with vegetables} ; chaise - carts filled with live - stock or whole carcasses of meat ; [milk - women]_{6258-milk - women} with pails ; an unbroken concourse of [people]_480-people , trudging out with various supplies to [the eastern suburbs of [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{6260-the eastern suburbs of the town} . As [they]_6262-they approached [the City]_{6263-the city} , the noise and traffic gradually increased ; when [they]_6262-they threaded [the streets between [Shoreditch]_{47-shoreditch} and [Smithfield]_{34-smithfield}]_{6264-the streets between shoreditch and smithfield} , it had swelled into a roar of sound and bustle . It was as light as it was likely to be , till night came on again , and the busy morning of half the [London]_3-london population had begun . Turning down [Sun Street]_{48-sun street} and [Crown Street]_{49-crown street} , and crossing [Finsbury square]_{50-finsbury square} , [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes struck , by way of [Chiswell Street]_{51-chiswell street} , into [Barbican]_52-barbican : thence into [Long Lane]_{53-long lane} , and so into [Smithfield]_{34-smithfield} ; from which [latter place]_{6265-latter place} arose a tumult of discordant sounds that filled [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver with amazement . It was market - morning . [The ground]_{6266-the ground} was covered , nearly ankle - deep , with filth and mire ; a thick steam , perpetually rising from the reeking bodies of the cattle , and mingling with the fog , which seemed to rest upon the chimney - tops , hung heavily above . [All the pens in the centre of [the large area]_{6268-the large area}]_{6267-all the pens in the centre of the large area} , and as many temporary pens as could be crowded into [the vacant space]_{6269-the vacant space} , were filled with sheep ; tied up to posts by the gutter side were long lines of beasts and oxen , three or four deep . [Countrymen]_{6270-countrymen} , [butchers]_{6271-butchers} , [drovers]_6272-drovers , [hawkers]_6273-hawkers , [boys]_493-boys , [thieves]_1067-thieves , [idlers]_6276-idlers , and [vagabonds of every low grade]_{6277-vagabonds of every low grade} , were mingled together in a mass ; the whistling of [drovers]_6272-drovers , the barking dogs , the bellowing and plunging of [the oxen]_{6279-the oxen} , the bleating of sheep , the grunting and squeaking of pigs , the cries of [hawkers]_6273-hawkers , the shouts , oaths , and quarrelling on all sides ; the ringing of bells and roar of voices , that issued from [every public - house]_{6281-every public - house} ; the crowding , pushing , driving , beating , whooping and yelling ; the hideous and discordant dim that resounded from every corner of [the market]_{6282-the market} ; and the unwashed , unshaven , squalid , and dirty figures constantly running to and fro , and bursting in and out of the throng ; rendered it a stunning and bewildering scene , which quite confounded the senses . [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , dragging [Oliver]_123-oliver after [him]_161-sikes , elbowed [his]_161-sikes way through the thickest of [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} , and bestowed very little attention on the numerous sights and sounds , which so astonished [the boy]_{437-the boy} . [He]_161-sikes nodded , twice or thrice , to [a passing friend]_{6285-a passing friend} ; and , resisting as many invitations to take a morning dram , pressed steadily onward , until [they]_6286-they were clear of the turmoil , and had made [their]_6286-they way through [Hosier Lane]_{55-hosier lane} into [Holborn]_56-holborn . '_{[6041-young ' un]} Now , [young ' un]_{6041-young ' un} ! '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , looking up at the clock of [St. Andrew 's Church]_{57-st. andrew 's church} , ' hard upon seven ! [you]_{6041-young ' un} must step out . Come , do n't lag behind already , [Lazy - legs]_{6288-lazy - legs} ! '_[161-sikes] [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes accompanied this speech with a jerk at [[his]_161-sikes little companion]_{1917-his little companion} 's wrist ; [Oliver]_123-oliver , quickening [his]_123-oliver pace into a kind of trot between a fast walk and a run , kept up with the rapid strides of [the house - breaker]_{1918-the house - breaker} as well as [he]_123-oliver could . [They]_1919-they held [their]_1919-they course at this rate , until [they]_1919-they had passed [Hyde Park corner]_{58-hyde park corner} , and were on [their]_1919-they way to [Kensington]_{59-kensington} : when [Sikes]_161-sikes relaxed [his]_161-sikes pace , until an empty cart which was at some little distance behind , came up . Seeing ' [Hounslow]_212-hounslow '_[161-sikes] written on it , [he]_161-sikes asked [the driver]_{6206-the driver} with as much civility as [he]_161-sikes could assume , if [he]_161-sikes would give [them]_1919-they a lift as far as [Isleworth]_60-isleworth . ' Jump up , '_{[4928-the man]} said [the man]_{4928-the man} . ' Is that [[your]_161-sikes boy]_{6289-your boy} ? '_{[4928-the man]} ' Yes ; [he]_{6289-your boy} 's [[my]_161-sikes boy]_{601-my boy} , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes , looking hard at [Oliver]_123-oliver , and putting [his]_161-sikes hand abstractedly into the pocket where the pistol was . ' [[Your]_123-oliver father]_{6291-your father} walks rather too quick for [you]_123-oliver , do n't [he]_{6291-your father} , [[my]_{6206-the driver} man]_{555-my man} ? '_{[6206-the driver]} inquired [the driver]_{6206-the driver} : seeing that [Oliver]_123-oliver was out of breath . ' Not a bit of it , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes , interposing . ' [He]_{6291-your father} 's used to it . Here , take hold of [my]_161-sikes hand , [Ned]_{213-edward leeford} . In with [you]_123-oliver ! '_[161-sikes] Thus addressing [Oliver]_123-oliver , [he]_161-sikes helped [him]_123-oliver into [the cart]_{1923-the cart} ; and [the driver]_{6206-the driver} , pointing to a heap of sacks , told [him]_123-oliver to lie down there , and rest [himself]_123-oliver . As [they]_1925-they passed the different mile - stones , [Oliver]_123-oliver wondered , more and more , where [[his]_123-oliver companion]_{4727-his companion} meant to take [him]_123-oliver . [Kensington]_{59-kensington} , [Hammersmith]_{61-hammersmith} , [Chiswick]_62-chiswick , [Kew Bridge]_{63-kew bridge} , [Brentford]_64-brentford , were all passed ; and yet [they]_1925-they went on as steadily as if [they]_1925-they had only just begun [their]_1925-they journey . At length , [they]_1925-they came to [a public - house]_{1927-a public - house} called [the Coach]_{5036-the coach} and [Horses]_1929-horses ; [a little way beyond which , another road]_{1930-a little way beyond which , another road} appeared to run off . And here , [the cart]_{1923-the cart} stopped . [Sikes]_161-sikes dismounted with great precipitation , holding [Oliver]_123-oliver by the hand all the while ; and lifting [him]_123-oliver down directly , bestowed a furious look upon [him]_123-oliver , and rapped the side - pocket with [his]_161-sikes fist , in a significant manner . ' Good - bye , [boy]_4619-boy , '_{[4928-the man]} said [the man]_{4928-the man} . ' [He]_123-oliver 's sulky , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes , giving [him]_123-oliver a shake ; ' [he]_123-oliver 's sulky . A young dog ! Do n't mind [him]_123-oliver . '_[161-sikes] ' Not [I]_{4696-the other} ! '_{[4696-the other]} rejoined [the other]_{4696-the other} , getting into [his]_{4696-the other} cart . ' It 's a fine day , after all . '_{[4696-the other]} And [he]_{4696-the other} drove away . [Sikes]_161-sikes waited until [he]_{4696-the other} had fairly gone ; and then , telling [Oliver]_123-oliver [he]_161-sikes might look about [him]_123-oliver if [he]_161-sikes wanted , once again led [him]_123-oliver onward on [his]_123-oliver journey . [They]_1934-they turned round to the left , a short way past [the public - house]_{1935-the public - house} ; and then , taking [a right - hand road]_{1936-a right - hand road} , walked on for a long time : passing [many large gardens]_{1937-many large gardens} and [[gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} 's houses on both sides of the way]_{1939-gentlemen 's houses on both sides of the way} , and stopping for nothing but a little beer , until [they]_1934-they reached [a town]_{1940-a town} . Here against the wall of [a house]_{1941-a house} , [Oliver]_123-oliver saw written up in pretty large letters , ' [Hampton]_214-hampton . '_[1934-they] [They]_1934-they lingered about , in [the fields]_{936-the fields} , for some hours . At length [they]_1934-they came back into [the town]_{4898-the town} ; and , turning into [an old public - house]_{1944-an old public - house} with a defaced sign - board , ordered some dinner by the [kitchen fire]_{1945-kitchen fire} . [The kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} was [an old , low - roofed room]_{1947-an old , low - roofed room} ; with a great beam across the middle of the ceiling , and benches , with high backs to [them]_1948-them , by the fire ; on which were seated [several rough men]_{1949-several rough men} in smock - frocks , drinking and smoking . [They]_1934-they took no notice of [Oliver]_123-oliver ; and very little of [Sikes]_161-sikes ; and , as [Sikes]_161-sikes took very little notice of [them]_1934-they , [he]_161-sikes and [[his]_161-sikes young comrade]_{1950-his young comrade} sat in a corner by [themselves]_1934-they , without being much troubled by [their]_1934-they company . [They]_1934-they had some cold meat for dinner , and sat so long after it , while [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes indulged [himself]_161-sikes with three or four pipes , that [Oliver]_123-oliver began to feel quite certain [they]_1934-they were not going any further . Being much tired with the walk , and getting up so early , [he]_123-oliver dozed a little at first ; then , quite overpowered by fatigue and the fumes of the tobacco , fell asleep . It was quite dark when [he]_123-oliver was awakened by a push from [Sikes]_161-sikes . Rousing [himself]_123-oliver sufficiently to sit up and look about [him]_123-oliver , [he]_123-oliver found that worthy in close fellowship and communication with [a labouring man]_{1951-a labouring man} , over a pint of ale . ' So , [you]_{1951-a labouring man} 're_{[1951-a labouring man]} going on to [Lower Halliford]_{65-lower halliford} , are [you]_{1951-a labouring man} ? ' inquired [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_{[1951-a labouring man]} Yes , [I]_0-i am , ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} , who seemed a little the worse - or better , as the case might be - for drinking ; '_[0-i] and not slow about it neither . [My]_0-i horse has n't got a load behind [him]_1952-he going back , as [he]_1952-he had coming up in the mornin ' ; and [he]_1952-he wo n't be long a - doing of it . Here 's luck to [him]_1952-he . [Ecod]_215-ecod ! [he]_1952-he 's [a good '_{[4928-the man]} un]_{5313-a good ' un} ! ' '_{[4928-the man]} Could [you]_161-sikes give [[my]_0-i boy]_{601-my boy} and [me]_0-i a lift as far as there ? ' demanded [Sikes]_161-sikes , pushing the ale towards [[his]_0-i new friend]_{5104-his new friend} . '_[161-sikes] If [you]_161-sikes 're going directly , [I]_{4928-the man} can , '_{[4928-the man]} replied [the man]_{4928-the man} , looking out of the pot . ' Are [you]_161-sikes going to [Halliford]_66-halliford ? '_{[4928-the man]} ' Going on to [Shepperton]_{67-shepperton} , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' [I]_161-sikes 'm_[161-sikes] [[your]_161-sikes man]_{1955-your man} , as far as [I]_0-i go , ' replied [the other]_{4696-the other} . '_[0-i] Is all paid , [Becky]_216-becky ? ' '_[216-becky] Yes , [the other gentleman]_{1956-the other gentleman} 's paid , ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i say ! ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} , with tipsy gravity ; '_[0-i] that wo n't do , [you]_161-sikes know . ' '_[0-i] Why not ? ' rejoined [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i 're a - going to accommodate [us]_6300-us , and wot 's to prevent [my]_{1957-the stranger} standing treat for a pint or so , in return ? '_{[1957-the stranger]} [The stranger]_{1957-the stranger} reflected upon this argument , with a very profound face ; having done so , [he]_{1957-the stranger} seized [Sikes]_161-sikes by the hand : and declared [he]_161-sikes was [a real good fellow]_{1958-a real good fellow} . To which [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes replied , [he]_161-sikes was joking ; as , if [he]_161-sikes had been sober , there would have been strong reason to suppose [he]_161-sikes was . After the exchange of a few more compliments , [they]_1959-they bade [the company]_{1053-the company} good - night , and went out ; [the girl]_{5742-the girl} gathering up the pots and glasses as [they]_1959-they did so , and lounging out to the door , with [her]_{5742-the girl} hands full , to see the party start . The horse , whose health had been drunk in [his]_161-sikes absence , was standing outside : ready harnessed to [the cart]_{1923-the cart} . [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Sikes]_161-sikes got in without any further ceremony ; and [the man to whom [he]_161-sikes belonged]_{1963-the man to whom he belonged} , having lingered for a minute or two ' to bear [him]_161-sikes up , '_{[1964-the hostler]} and to defy [the hostler]_{1964-the hostler} and [the world]_{4589-the world} to produce [his]_161-sikes equal , mounted also . Then , [the hostler]_{1964-the hostler} was told to give the horse [his]_161-sikes head ; and , [his]_161-sikes head being given [him]_161-sikes , [he]_161-sikes made a very unpleasant use of it : tossing it into the air with great disdain , and running into the parlour windows over the way ; after performing those feats , and supporting [himself]_161-sikes for a short time on [his]_161-sikes hind - legs , [he]_161-sikes started off at great speed , and rattled out of [the town]_{4898-the town} right gallantly . The night was very dark . A damp mist rose from [the river]_{1968-the river} , and [the marshy ground]_{1969-the marshy ground} about ; and spread itself over [the dreary fields]_{1970-the dreary fields} . It was piercing cold , too ; all was gloomy and black . Not a word was spoken ; for [the driver]_{6206-the driver} had grown sleepy ; and [Sikes]_161-sikes was in no mood to lead [him]_{6206-the driver} into conversation . [Oliver]_123-oliver sat huddled together , in a corner of [the cart]_{1923-the cart} ; bewildered with alarm and apprehension ; and figuring strange objects in the gaunt trees , whose branches waved grimly to and fro , as if in some fantastic joy at the desolation of the scene . As [they]_1973-they passed [Sunbury Church]_{68-sunbury church} , the clock struck seven . There was a light in [the ferry - house]_{1974-the ferry - house} window opposite : which streamed across [the road]_{4910-the road} , and threw into more sombre shadow a dark yew - tree with graves beneath it . There was a dull sound of falling water not far off ; and the leaves of the old tree stirred gently in the night wind . It seemed like quiet music for the repose of the dead . [Sunbury]_69-sunbury was passed through , and [they]_1973-they came again into [the lonely road]_{1976-the lonely road} . Two or three miles more , and [the cart]_{1923-the cart} stopped . [Sikes]_161-sikes alighted , took [Oliver]_123-oliver by the hand , and [they]_1973-they once again walked on . [They]_1973-they turned into [no house at [Shepperton]_{67-shepperton}]_{1978-no house at shepperton} , as [the weary boy]_{1979-the weary boy} had expected ; but still kept walking on , in mud and darkness , through [gloomy lanes]_{1980-gloomy lanes} and over [cold open wastes]_{1981-cold open wastes} , until [they]_1973-they came within sight of the lights of [a town]_{1940-a town} at no great distance . On looking intently forward , [Oliver]_123-oliver saw that [the water]_{1983-the water} was just below [them]_1973-they , and that [they]_1973-they were coming to the foot of [a bridge]_{1984-a bridge} . [Sikes]_161-sikes kept straight on , until [they]_1973-they were close upon [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} ; then turned suddenly down a bank upon the left . ' [The water]_{1983-the water} ! '_[123-oliver] thought [Oliver]_123-oliver , turning sick with fear . ' [He]_161-sikes has brought [me]_123-oliver to this lonely place to murder [me]_123-oliver ! '_[123-oliver] [He]_123-oliver was about to throw [himself]_123-oliver on the ground , and make one struggle for [his]_123-oliver young life , when [he]_123-oliver saw that [they]_1973-they stood before [a solitary house]_{1986-a solitary house} : all ruinous and decayed . There was a window on each side of the dilapidated entrance ; and one story above ; but no light was visible . [The house]_{4595-the house} was dark , dismantled : and the all appearance , uninhabited . [Sikes]_161-sikes , with [Oliver]_123-oliver 's hand still in [his]_161-sikes , softly approached [the low porch]_{1988-the low porch} , and raised the latch . The door yielded to the pressure , and [they]_1973-they passed in together . CHAPTER XXII THE BURGLARY ' Hallo ! '_[161-sikes] cried a loud , hoarse voice , as soon as [they]_1973-they set foot in [the passage]_{5150-the passage} . ' Do n't make such a row , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , bolting the door . ' Show [a glim]_{6302-a glim} , [Toby]_209-toby . '_[161-sikes] ' Aha ! [[my]_{1990-the same voice} pal]_{6303-my pal} ! '_{[1990-the same voice]} cried [the same voice]_{1990-the same voice} . ' A glim , [Barney]_195-barney , [a glim]_{6302-a glim} ! Show [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} in , [Barney]_195-barney ; wake up first , if convenient . '_{[1990-the same voice]} [The speaker]_{5548-the speaker} appeared to throw a boot - jack , or some such article , at [the person [he]_{5548-the speaker} addressed]_{1992-the person he addressed} , to rouse [him]_{1992-the person he addressed} from [his]_{1992-the person he addressed} slumbers : for the noise of a wooden body , falling violently , was heard ; and then an indistinct muttering , as of [a man between sleep and awake]_{1993-a man between sleep and awake} . ' Do [you]_{1992-the person he addressed} hear ? '_{[1990-the same voice]} cried [the same voice]_{1990-the same voice} . ' There 's [Bill Sikes]_161-sikes in [the passage]_{5150-the passage} with [nobody]_354-nobody to do the civil to [him]_161-sikes ; and [you]_{1992-the person he addressed} sleeping there , as if [you]_{1992-the person he addressed} took laudanum with [your]_{1992-the person he addressed} meals , and nothing stronger . Are [you]_{1992-the person he addressed} any fresher now , or do [you]_{1992-the person he addressed} want the iron candlestick to wake [you]_{1992-the person he addressed} thoroughly ? '_{[1990-the same voice]} A pair of slipshod feet shuffled , hastily , across the bare floor of [the room]_{432-the room} , as this interrogatory was put ; and there issued , from a door on the right hand ; first , a feeble candle : and next , the form of [the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through]_{1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} [his]_{1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} nose , and officiating as waiter at [the public - house on [Saffron Hill]_{22-saffron hill}]_{1997-the public - house on saffron hill} . ' [Bister Sikes]_217-sikes ! '_[195-barney] exclaimed [Barney]_195-barney , with real or counterfeit joy ; ' cub [i]_195-barney d , [sir]_4564-sir ; cub [i]_195-barney d. '_[195-barney] ' Here ! [you]_123-oliver get on first , '_[217-sikes] said [Sikes]_217-sikes , putting [Oliver]_123-oliver in front of [him]_195-barney . ' Quicker ! or [I]_217-sikes shall tread upon [your]_123-oliver heels . '_[217-sikes] Muttering a curse upon [his]_195-barney tardiness , [Sikes]_217-sikes pushed [Oliver]_123-oliver before [him]_195-barney ; and [they]_1998-they entered [a low dark room]_{1999-a low dark room} with a smoky fire , two or three broken chairs , a table , and a very old couch : on which , with [his]_{1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} legs much higher than [his]_{1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} head , [a man]_{469-a man} was reposing at full length , smoking a long clay pipe . [He]_{1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} was dressed in a smartly - cut snuff - coloured coat , with large brass buttons ; an orange neckerchief ; a coarse , staring , shawl - pattern waistcoat ; and drab breeches . [Mr. Crackit]_209-toby for [he]_209-toby it was had no very great quantity of hair , either upon [his]_209-toby head or face ; but what [he]_209-toby had , was of a reddish dye , and tortured into long corkscrew curls , through which [he]_209-toby occasionally thrust some very dirty fingers , ornamented with large common rings . [He]_209-toby was a trifle above the middle size , and apparently rather weak in the legs ; but this circumstance by no means detracted from [his]_209-toby own admiration of [his]_209-toby top - boots , which [he]_209-toby contemplated , in [their]_1998-they elevated situation , with lively satisfaction . ' [Bill]_161-sikes , [[my]_{2001-this figure} boy]_{601-my boy} ! '_{[2001-this figure]} said [this figure]_{2001-this figure} , turning [his]_{1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} head towards the door , ' [I]_{1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} 'm_{[1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through]} glad to see [you]_209-toby . [I]_0-i was almost afraid [you]_209-toby 'd given it up : in which case [I]_0-i should have made a personal wentur . Hallo ! ' Uttering this exclamation in a tone of great surprise , as [his]_{1996-the same individual who has been heretofore described as labouring under the infirmity of speaking through} eyes rested on [Oliver]_123-oliver , [Mr. Toby Crackit]_209-toby brought [himself]_209-toby into a sitting posture , and demanded who that was . '_{[437-the boy]} [The boy]_{437-the boy} . Only [the boy]_{437-the boy} ! ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes , drawing a chair towards the fire . '_{[218-wud of bister fagid]} [[Wud of Bister Fagid]_{218-wud of bister fagid} 's lads]_{2004-wud of bister fagid 's lads} , ' exclaimed [Barney]_195-barney , with a grin . '_{[218-wud of bister fagid]} Fagin 's , eh ! ' exclaimed [Toby]_209-toby , looking at [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_{[218-wud of bister fagid]} Wot [an inwalable boy that 'll make]_{2005-an inwalable boy that 'll make} , for [the old ladies]_{2006-the old ladies} ' pockets in [chapels]_6310-chapels ! [His]_{2005-an inwalable boy that 'll make} mug is a fortin '_{[2006-the old ladies]} to [him]_{2005-an inwalable boy that 'll make} . ' '_{[2006-the old ladies]} There - there 's enough of that , ' interposed [Sikes]_161-sikes , impatiently ; and stooping over [[his]_161-sikes recumbant friend]_{6311-his recumbant friend} , [he]_161-sikes whispered a few words in [his]_{6311-his recumbant friend} ear : at which [Mr. Crackit]_209-toby laughed immensely , and honoured [Oliver]_123-oliver with a long stare of astonishment . '_{[218-wud of bister fagid]} Now , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , as [he]_161-sikes resumed [his]_161-sikes seat , '_[2007-you] if [you]_2007-you 'll give [us]_2008-us something to eat and drink while [we]_2008-us 're waiting , [you]_2007-you 'll put some heart in [us]_2008-us ; or in [me]_123-oliver , at all events . Sit down by the fire , younker , and rest [yourself]_123-oliver ; for [you]_123-oliver 'll have to go out with [us]_2008-us again to - night , though not very far off . '_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver looked at [Sikes]_161-sikes , in mute and timid wonder ; and drawing a stool to the fire , sat with [his]_123-oliver aching head upon [his]_123-oliver hands , [scarecely]_{219-scarecely} knowing where [he]_123-oliver was , or what was passing around [him]_123-oliver . ' Here , '_[209-toby] said [Toby]_209-toby , as [the young Jew]_{2009-the young jew} placed some fragments of food , and a bottle upon the table , ' Success to the crack ! '_[209-toby] [He]_209-toby rose to honour the toast ; and , carefully depositing [his]_209-toby empty pipe in a corner , advanced to the table , filled a glass with spirits , and drank off its contents . [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes did the same . ' A drain for [the boy]_{437-the boy} , '_[209-toby] said [Toby]_209-toby , half - filling a wine - glass . ' Down with it , [innocence]_{6313-innocence} . '_[209-toby] ' Indeed , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , looking piteously up into [the man]_{4928-the man} 's face ; ' indeed , [I]_123-oliver - '_[123-oliver] ' Down with it ! '_[209-toby] echoed [Toby]_209-toby . ' Do [you]_{4928-the man} think [I]_209-toby do n't know what 's good for [you]_{4928-the man} ? Tell [him]_{437-the boy} to drink it , [Bill]_161-sikes . '_[209-toby] ' [He]_{437-the boy} had better ! '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes clapping [his]_161-sikes hand upon [his]_161-sikes pocket . ' Burn [my]_161-sikes body , if [he]_{437-the boy} is n't more trouble than [a whole family of Dodgers]_{6314-a whole family of dodgers} . Drink it , [you]_161-sikes perwerse imp ; drink it ! '_[161-sikes] Frightened by the menacing gestures of [the two men]_{2011-the two men} , [Oliver]_123-oliver hastily swallowed the contents of the glass , and immediately fell into a violent fit of coughing : which delighted [Toby Crackit]_209-toby and [Barney]_195-barney , and even drew a smile from [the surly Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes . This done , and [Sikes]_161-sikes having satisfied [his]_161-sikes appetite [Oliver]_123-oliver could eat nothing but a small crust of bread which [they]_{2011-the two men} made [him]_123-oliver swallow , [the two men]_{2011-the two men} laid [themselves]_{2011-the two men} down on chairs for a short nap . [Oliver]_123-oliver retained [his]_123-oliver stool by the fire ; [Barney]_195-barney wrapped in a blanket , stretched [himself]_195-barney on the floor : close outside the fender . [They]_{2011-the two men} slept , or appeared to sleep , for some time ; [nobody]_354-nobody stirring but [Barney]_195-barney , who rose once or twice to throw coals on the fire . [Oliver]_123-oliver fell into a heavy doze : imagining [himself]_123-oliver straying along [the gloomy lanes]_{2014-the gloomy lanes} , or wandering about [the dark churchyard]_{2015-the dark churchyard} , or retracing some one or other of the scenes of the past day : when [he]_123-oliver was roused by [Toby Crackit]_209-toby jumping up and declaring it was half - past one . In an instant , [the other two]_{2016-the other two} were on [their]_{2016-the other two} legs , and all were actively engaged in busy preparation . [Sikes]_161-sikes and [[his]_161-sikes companion]_{4727-his companion} enveloped [their]_{2011-the two men} necks and chins in large dark shawls , and drew on [their]_{2011-the two men} great - coats ; [Barney]_195-barney , opening a cupboard , brought forth several articles , which [he]_195-barney hastily crammed into the pockets . ' Barkers for [me]_209-toby , [Barney]_195-barney , '_[209-toby] said [Toby Crackit]_209-toby . ' Here [they]_6315-they are , '_[195-barney] replied [Barney]_195-barney , producing a pair of pistols . ' [You]_161-sikes loaded [them]_6315-they [yourself]_161-sikes . '_[195-barney] ' All right ! '_[209-toby] replied [Toby]_209-toby , stowing them away . ' [The persuaders]_{6316-the persuaders} ? '_[209-toby] ' [I]_195-barney 've got 'em_[195-barney] , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[195-barney] Crape , keys , centre - bits , darkies - nothing forgotten ? ' inquired [Toby]_209-toby : fastening a small crowbar to a loop inside the skirt of [his]_209-toby coat . '_[195-barney] All right , ' rejoined [[his]_209-toby companion]_{4727-his companion} . '_[195-barney] Bring [them]_{2011-the two men} bits of timber , [Barney]_195-barney . That 's the time of day . ' With these words , [he]_{4727-his companion} took a thick stick from [Barney]_195-barney 's hands , who , having delivered another to [Toby]_209-toby , busied [himself]_209-toby in fastening on [Oliver]_123-oliver 's cape . '_[195-barney] Now then ! ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , holding out [his]_161-sikes hand . [Oliver]_123-oliver : [who was completely stupified by the unwonted exercise , and the air]_{6318-who was completely stupified by the unwonted exercise , and the air} , and the drink which had been forced upon [him]_123-oliver : put [his]_123-oliver hand mechanically into that which [Sikes]_161-sikes extended for the purpose . '_[209-toby] Take [his]_2018-his other hand , [Toby]_209-toby , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[209-toby] Look out , [Barney]_195-barney . ' [The man]_{4928-the man} went to the door , and returned to announce that all was quiet . [The two robbers]_{6320-the two robbers} issued forth with [Oliver]_123-oliver between [them]_{6320-the two robbers} . [Barney]_195-barney , having made all fast , rolled [himself]_195-barney up as before , and was soon asleep again . It was now intensely dark . The fog was much heavier than it had been in the early part of the night ; and the atmosphere was so damp , that , although no rain fell , [Oliver]_123-oliver 's hair and eyebrows , within a few minutes after leaving [the house]_{4595-the house} , had become stiff with the half - frozen moisture that was floating about . [They]_2021-they crossed [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} , and kept on towards the lights which [he]_195-barney had seen before . [They]_2021-they were at no great distance off ; and , as [they]_2021-they walked pretty briskly , [they]_2021-they soon arrived at [Chertsey]_42-chertsey . '_[195-barney] Slap through [the town]_{4898-the town} , ' whispered [Sikes]_161-sikes ; '_[195-barney] there 'll be [nobody]_354-nobody in the way , to - night , to see [us]_2021-they . ' [Toby]_209-toby acquiesced ; and [they]_2021-they hurried through [the main street of [the little town]_{6324-the little town}]_{6323-the main street of the little town} , which at that late hour was wholly deserted . A dim light shone at intervals from some bed - room window ; and the hoarse barking of dogs occasionally broke the silence of the night . But there was [nobody abroad]_{6325-nobody abroad} . [They]_2021-they had cleared [the town]_{4898-the town} , as the church - bell struck two . Quickening [their]_2021-they pace , [they]_2021-they turned up [a road]_{6327-a road} upon the left hand . After walking about a quarter of a mile , [they]_2021-they stopped before [a detached house]_{6328-a detached house} surrounded by a wall : to the top of which , [Toby Crackit]_209-toby , scarcely pausing to take breath , climbed in a twinkling . '_{[437-the boy]} [The boy]_{437-the boy} next , ' said [Toby]_209-toby . '_{[437-the boy]} Hoist [him]_{437-the boy} up ; [I]_0-i 'll catch hold of [him]_{437-the boy} . ' Before [Oliver]_123-oliver had time to look round , [Sikes]_161-sikes had caught [him]_123-oliver under the arms ; and in three or four seconds [he]_123-oliver and [Toby]_209-toby were lying on the grass on the other side . [Sikes]_161-sikes followed directly . And [they]_2021-they stole cautiously towards [the house]_{4595-the house} . And now , for the first time , [Oliver]_123-oliver , well - nigh mad with grief and terror , saw that housebreaking and robbery , if not murder , were the objects of the expedition . [He]_123-oliver clasped [his]_123-oliver hands together , and involuntarily uttered a subdued exclamation of horror . A mist came before [his]_123-oliver eyes ; the cold sweat stood upon [his]_123-oliver ashy face ; [his]_123-oliver limbs failed [him]_123-oliver ; and [he]_123-oliver sank upon [his]_123-oliver knees . '_[0-i] Get up ! ' murmured [Sikes]_161-sikes , trembling with rage , and drawing the pistol from [his]_0-i pocket ; '_[0-i] Get up , or [I]_0-i 'll strew [your]_2023-your brains upon the grass . ' '_[0-i] Oh ! for [God]_167-god 's sake let [me]_0-i go ! ' cried [Oliver]_123-oliver ; '_[167-god] let [me]_0-i run away and die in [the fields]_{936-the fields} . [I]_0-i will never come near [London]_3-london ; never , never ! Oh ! pray have mercy on [me]_0-i , and do not make [me]_0-i steal . For the love of [all the bright Angels that rest in Heaven]_{2025-all the bright angels that rest in heaven} , have mercy upon [me]_0-i ! ' [The man to whom this appeal was made]_{6330-the man to whom this appeal was made} , swore a dreadful oath , and had cocked the pistol , when [Toby]_209-toby , striking it from [his]_209-toby grasp , placed [his]_209-toby hand upon [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's mouth , and dragged [him]_{437-the boy} to [the house]_{4595-the house} . '_[161-sikes] Hush ! ' cried [the man]_{4928-the man} ; '_[161-sikes] it wo n't answer here . Say another word , and [I]_0-i 'll do [your]_0-i business [myself]_0-i with a crack on the head . That makes no noise , and is quite as certain , and more genteel . Here , [Bill]_161-sikes , wrench the shutter open . [He]_2026-he 's game enough now , [I]_0-i 'll engage . [I]_0-i 've seen [older hands of [his]_2026-he age]_{2027-older hands of his age} took the same way , for a minute or two , on a cold night . ' [Sikes]_161-sikes , invoking terrific imprecations upon [Fagin]_174-fagin 's head for sending [Oliver]_123-oliver on such an errand , plied the crowbar vigorously , but with little noise . After some delay , and some assistance from [Toby]_209-toby , the shutter to which [he]_0-i had referred , swung open on its hinges . It was a little lattice window , about five feet and a half above the ground , at the back of [the house]_{4595-the house} : which belonged to [a scullery]_{6335-a scullery} , or small brewing - place , at the end of [the passage]_{5150-the passage} . The aperture was so small , that [the inmates]_{6337-the inmates} had probably not thought it worth while to defend [it]_6338-it more securely ; but [it]_6338-it was large enough to admit [a boy of [Oliver]_123-oliver]_{6339-a boy of oliver} 's size , nevertheless . A very brief exercise of [Mr. Sike]_{220-mr. sike} 's art , sufficed to overcome the fastening of the lattice ; and it soon stood wide open also . '_{[2027-older hands of his age]} Now listen , [[you]_2028-you young limb]_{2029-you young limb} , ' whispered [Sikes]_161-sikes , drawing a dark lantern from [his]_161-sikes pocket , and throwing the glare full on [Oliver]_123-oliver 's face ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm a going to put [you]_2028-you through [there]_4617-there . Take this light ; go softly up the steps straight afore [you]_2028-you , and along [the little hall]_{6341-the little hall} , to [the street]_{353-the street} door ; unfasten it , and let [us]_6343-us in . '_{[2027-older hands of his age]} ' There 's a bolt at the top , [you]_2028-you wo n't be able to reach , '_[209-toby] interposed [Toby]_209-toby . ' Stand upon one of [the hall]_{536-the hall} chairs . There are three there , [Bill]_161-sikes , with a jolly large blue unicorn and gold pitchfork on 'em_[209-toby] : which is [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} 's arms . ' '_[209-toby] Keep quiet , ca n't [you]_2028-you ? ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes , with a threatening look . '_[209-toby] [The room]_{432-the room} - door is open , is it ? ' '_[195-barney] Wide , ' replied [Toby]_209-toby , after peeping in to satisfy [himself]_209-toby . '_[195-barney] The game of that is , that [they]_2032-they always leave it open with a catch , so that the dog , who 's got a bed in [here]_351-here , may walk up and down [the passage]_{5150-the passage} when [he]_2035-he feels wakeful . Ha ! ha ! [Barney]_195-barney ' ticed [him]_2035-he away to - night . So neat ! '_[195-barney] Although [Mr. Crackit]_209-toby spoke in a scarcely audible whisper , and laughed without noise , [Sikes]_161-sikes imperiously commanded [him]_209-toby to be silent , and to get to work . [Toby]_209-toby complied , by first producing [his]_209-toby lantern , and placing it on the ground ; then by planting [himself]_209-toby firmly with [his]_209-toby head against the wall beneath the window , and [his]_209-toby hands upon [his]_209-toby knees , so as to make a step of [his]_209-toby back . This was no sooner done , than [Sikes]_161-sikes , mounting upon [him]_209-toby , put [Oliver]_123-oliver gently through the window with [his]_123-oliver feet first ; and , without leaving hold of [his]_123-oliver collar , planted [him]_123-oliver safely on the floor inside . ' Take this lantern , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , looking into [the room]_{432-the room} . ' [You]_123-oliver see the stairs afore [you]_123-oliver ? '_[161-sikes] [Oliver]_123-oliver , more dead than alive , gasped out , ' Yes . '_[161-sikes] [Sikes]_161-sikes , pointing to the street - door with the pistol - barrel , briefly advised [him]_209-toby to take notice that [he]_209-toby was within shot all the way ; and that if [he]_209-toby faltered , [he]_209-toby would fall dead that instant . ' It 's done in a minute , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , in the same low whisper . ' Directly [I]_161-sikes leave go of [you]_209-toby , do [your]_209-toby work . Hark ! '_[161-sikes] ' What 's that ? '_{[2037-the other man]} whispered [the other man]_{2037-the other man} . [They]_2038-they listened intently . ' Nothing , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , releasing [his]_161-sikes hold of [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Now ! '_[161-sikes] In the short time [he]_209-toby had had to collect [his]_209-toby senses , [the boy]_{437-the boy} had firmly resolved that , whether [he]_209-toby died in the attempt or not , [he]_209-toby would make one effort to dart [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} from [the hall]_{536-the hall} , and alarm [the family]_{4874-the family} . Filled with this idea , [he]_209-toby advanced at once , but stealthily . ' Come back ! '_[161-sikes] suddenly cried [Sikes]_161-sikes aloud . ' Back ! back ! '_[161-sikes] Scared by the sudden breaking of the dead stillness of [the place]_{4925-the place} , and by a loud cry which followed it , [Oliver]_123-oliver let [his]_123-oliver lantern fall , and knew not whether to advance or fly . The cry was repeated - a light appeared - a vision of [two terrified half - dressed men at the top of the stairs]_{2044-two terrified half - dressed men at the top of the stairs} swam before [his]_123-oliver eyes - a flash - a loud noise - a smoke - a crash somewhere , but where [he]_123-oliver knew not , - and [he]_123-oliver staggered back . [Sikes]_161-sikes had disappeared for an instant ; but [he]_161-sikes was up again , and had [him]_123-oliver by the collar before the smoke had cleared away . [He]_161-sikes fired [his]_161-sikes own pistol after [the men , who were already retreating]_{2045-the men , who were already retreating} ; and dragged [the boy]_{437-the boy} up . ' Clasp [your]_123-oliver arm tighter , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , as [he]_161-sikes drew [him]_123-oliver through the window . ' Give [me]_161-sikes a shawl here . [They]_{2045-the men , who were already retreating} 've hit [him]_123-oliver . Quick ! How [the boy]_{437-the boy} bleeds ! '_[161-sikes] Then came the loud ringing of a bell , mingled with the noise of fire - arms , and the shouts of [men]_416-men , and the sensation of being carried over uneven ground at a rapid pace . And then , the noises grew confused in the distance ; and a cold deadly feeling crept over [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's heart ; and [he]_{437-the boy} saw or heard no more . CHAPTER XXIII WHICH CONTAINS THE SUBSTANCE OF A PLEASANT CONVERSATION BETWEEN [MR . BUMBLE]_{130-mr. bumble} AND [A LADY]_{305-a lady} ; AND SHOWS THAT EVEN A BEADLE MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE ON SOME POINTS The night was bitter cold . The snow lay on the ground , frozen into a hard thick crust , so that only the heaps that had drifted into byways and corners were affected by the sharp wind that howled abroad : which , as if expending increased fury on such prey as it found , caught it savagely up in clouds , and , whirling it into a thousand misty eddies , scattered it in air . Bleak , dark , and piercing cold , it was a night for [the well - housed and fed]_{2050-the well - housed and fed} to draw round the bright fire and thank [God]_167-god [they]_{2050-the well - housed and fed} were at [home]_4804-home ; and for [the homeless , starving wretch]_{2052-the homeless , starving wretch} to lay [him]_{2052-the homeless , starving wretch} down and die . [Many hunger - worn outcasts]_{2053-many hunger - worn outcasts} close [their]_{2053-many hunger - worn outcasts} eyes in [[our]_2054-our bare streets]_{2055-our bare streets} , at such times , who , let [their]_{2053-many hunger - worn outcasts} crimes have been what [they]_{2053-many hunger - worn outcasts} may , can hardly open them in a more bitter world . Such was the aspect of out - of - doors affairs , when [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , [the matron of the workhouse to which [[our]_2054-our readers]_{2057-our readers} have been already introduced as [the birthplace of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver]_{2058-the birthplace of oliver twist}]_{2056-the matron of the workhouse to which our readers have been already introduced as the birthplace of oliver twist} , sat [herself]_{221-mrs. corney} down before a cheerful fire in [[her]_{221-mrs. corney} [own little room]_{2060-own little room}]_{2059-her own little room} , and glanced , with no small degree of complacency , at a small round table : on which stood a tray of corresponding size , furnished with all necessary materials for the most grateful meal that [matrons]_2061-matrons enjoy . In fact , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} was about to solace [herself]_{221-mrs. corney} with a cup of tea . As [she]_{221-mrs. corney} glanced from the table to the fireplace , where the smallest of all possible kettles was singing a small song in a small voice , [her]_{221-mrs. corney} inward satisfaction evidently increased , - so much so , indeed , that [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} smiled . ' Well ! '_{[2062-the matron]} said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , leaning [her]_{2062-the matron} elbow on the table , and looking reflectively at the fire ; ' [I]_{2062-the matron} 'm_{[2062-the matron]} sure [we]_2054-our have all on [us]_2054-our a great deal to be grateful for ! A great deal , if [we]_2054-our did but know it . Ah ! ' [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} shook [her]_{221-mrs. corney} head mournfully , as if deploring the mental blindness of [those paupers who did not know it]_{6346-those paupers who did not know it} ; and thrusting a silver spoon private property into the inmost recesses of [a two - ounce tin tea - caddy]_{6347-a two - ounce tin tea - caddy} , proceeded to make the tea . How slight a thing will disturb the equanimity of [our]_2054-our frail minds ! The black teapot , being very small and easily filled , ran over while [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} was moralising ; and the water slightly scalded [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} 's hand . '_{[2062-the matron]} Drat the pot ! ' said [the worthy matron]_{6348-the worthy matron} , setting it down very hastily on the hob ; '_{[2062-the matron]} a little stupid thing , that only holds a couple of cups ! What use is it of , to [anybody]_435-anybody ! Except , ' said [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , pausing , '_{[435-anybody]} except to [a poor desolate creature like [me]_0-i]_{2064-a poor desolate creature like me} . Oh dear ! ' With these words , [the matron]_{2062-the matron} dropped into [her]_{2062-the matron} chair , and , once more resting [her]_{2062-the matron} elbow on the table , thought of [her]_{2062-the matron} solitary fate . The small teapot , and the single cup , had awakened in [her]_{2062-the matron} mind sad recollections of [Mr. Corney who had not]_{222-mr. corney who had not} [been dead more than five - and - twenty years]_{6350-been dead more than five - and - twenty years} ; and [she]_{2062-the matron} was overpowered . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall never get another ! ' said [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , pettishly ; '_[2065-him] [I]_0-i shall never get another - like [him]_2065-him . ' Whether this remark bore reference to [the husband]_{4881-the husband} , or the teapot , is uncertain . It might have been the latter ; for [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} looked at it as [she]_{221-mrs. corney} spoke ; and took it up afterwards . [She]_{221-mrs. corney} had just tasted [her]_{221-mrs. corney} first cup , when [she]_{221-mrs. corney} was disturbed by a soft tap at the room - door . '_[2065-him] Oh , come in with [you]_0-i ! ' said [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , sharply . '_[2065-him] [Some of [the old women]_{2067-the old women}]_{2066-some of the old women} dying , [I]_0-i suppose . [They]_{2066-some of the old women} always die when [I]_0-i 'm at meals . Do n't stand there , letting the cold air in , do n't . What 's amiss now , eh ? '_[2065-him] ' Nothing , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , nothing , '_{[469-a man]} replied [a man]_{469-a man} 's voice . ' Dear [me]_{2062-the matron} ! '_{[2062-the matron]} exclaimed [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , in a much sweeter tone , ' is that [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ? '_{[2062-the matron]} ' At [your]_4974-ma'am service , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , who had been stopping outside to rub [his]_{130-mr. bumble} shoes clean , and to shake the snow off [his]_{130-mr. bumble} coat ; and who now made [his]_{130-mr. bumble} appearance , bearing the cocked hat in one hand and a bundle in the other . ' Shall [I]_{679-the lady} shut the door , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? '_{[679-the lady]} [The lady]_{679-the lady} modestly hesitated to reply , lest there should be any impropriety in holding an interview with [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with closed doors . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} taking advantage of the hesitation , and being very cold [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , shut it without permission . ' Hard weather , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_{[2062-the matron]} said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' Hard , indeed , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[389-the beadle]} replied [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . ' Anti - porochial weather this , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am . [We]_6357-we have given away , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , [we]_6357-we have given away a matter of twenty quartern loaves and a cheese and a half , this very blessed afternoon ; and yet [them paupers]_{6358-them paupers} are not contented . '_{[389-the beadle]} ' Of course not . When would [they]_{6358-them paupers} be , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ? '_{[2062-the matron]} said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , sipping [her]_{2062-the matron} tea . ' When , indeed , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' Why here 's [one man that , in consideration of [[his]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} wife]_{4864-his wife} and [large family]_{6362-large family}]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} , has a quartern loaf and a good pound of cheese , full weight . Is [he]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} grateful , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? Is [he]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} grateful ? Not a copper farthing 's worth of it ! What does [he]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} do , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , but ask for a few coals ; if it 's only a pocket handkerchief full , [he]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} says ! Coals ! What would [he]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} do with coals ? Toast [his]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} cheese with 'em_{[130-mr. bumble]} and then come back for more . That 's the way with [these people]_{2074-these people} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ; give ['em]_6365-'em a apron full of coals to - day , and [they]_{2074-these people} 'll come back for another , the day after to - morrow , as brazen as alabaster . '_{[2062-the matron]} [The matron]_{2062-the matron} expressed [her]_{2062-the matron} entire concurrence in this intelligible simile ; and the beadle went on . ' [I]_{130-mr. bumble} never , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , ' see anything like the pitch it 's got to . The day afore yesterday , [a man]_{469-a man} - [you]_4974-ma'am have been [a married woman]_{6367-a married woman} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , and [I]_{130-mr. bumble} may mention it to [you]_4974-ma'am - [a man , with hardly a rag upon [his]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} back]_{6369-a man , with hardly a rag upon his back} here [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} looked at the floor , goes to [[our]_6370-our overseer]_{6371-our overseer} 's door when [he]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} has got [company]_1305-company coming to dinner ; and says , [he]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} must be relieved , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} . As [he]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} would n't go away , and shocked [the company]_{1053-the company} very much , [[our]_6370-our overseer]_{6371-our overseer} sent [him]_{6360-one man that , in consideration of his wife and large family} out a pound of potatoes and half a pint of oatmeal . " [My]_{130-mr. bumble} heart ! " says [the ungrateful villain]_{6375-the ungrateful villain} , " what 's the use of this to [me]_{130-mr. bumble} ? [You]_2077-you might as well give [me]_{130-mr. bumble} a pair of iron spectacles ! " " Very good , " says [[our]_6370-our overseer]_{6371-our overseer} , taking 'em_{[130-mr. bumble]} away again , " [you]_2077-you wo n't get anything else here . " " Then [I]_0-i 'll die in [the streets]_{758-the streets} ! " says [the vagrant]_{2079-the vagrant} . " Oh no , [you]_2077-you wo n't , " says [[our]_2080-our overseer]_{6371-our overseer} . ' '_{[6371-our overseer]} Ha ! ha ! That was very good ! So like [Mr. Grannett]_{223-mr. grannett} , was n't it ? ' interposed [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . '_{[223-mr. grannett]} Well , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ? ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Well , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' rejoined [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , '_{[223-mr. grannett]} [he]_{223-mr. grannett} went away ; and [he]_{223-mr. grannett} did die in [the streets]_{758-the streets} . There 's [a obstinate pauper]_{2084-a obstinate pauper} for [you]_{130-mr. bumble} ! ' '_{[2084-a obstinate pauper]} It beats anything [I]_0-i could have believed , ' observed [the matron]_{2062-the matron} emphatically . '_{[2084-a obstinate pauper]} But do n't [you]_{130-mr. bumble} think out - of - door relief a very bad thing , any way , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ? [You]_{130-mr. bumble} 're [a gentleman of experience]_{6380-a gentleman of experience} , and ought to know . Come . '_{[389-the beadle]} ' [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , smiling as [men smile who are conscious of superior information]_{2086-men smile who are conscious of superior information} , ' out - of - door relief , properly managed : properly managed , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am : is the porochial safeguard . The great principle of out - of - door relief is , to give [the paupers]_{4635-the paupers} exactly what [they]_{4635-the paupers} do n't want ; and then [they]_{4635-the paupers} get tired of coming . '_{[389-the beadle]} ' Dear [me]_{221-mrs. corney} ! '_{[221-mrs. corney]} exclaimed [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} . ' Well , that is a good one , too ! '_{[221-mrs. corney]} ' Yes . Betwixt [you]_4974-ma'am and [me]_{130-mr. bumble} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} returned [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , ' that 's the great principle ; and that 's the reason why , if [you]_4974-ma'am look at any cases that get into them owdacious newspapers , [you]_4974-ma'am 'll always observe that [sick families]_{6384-sick families} have been relieved with slices of cheese . That 's the rule now , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , all over [the country]_{5109-the country} . But , however , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , stopping to unpack [his]_{389-the beadle} bundle , ' these are official secrets , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ; not to be spoken of ; except , as [I]_{389-the beadle} may say , among [the porochial officers]_{6387-the porochial officers} , such as [ourselves]_{6388-ourselves} . This is the port wine , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , that [the board]_{393-the board} ordered for [the infirmary]_{6391-the infirmary} ; real , fresh , genuine port wine ; only out of the cask this forenoon ; clear as a bell , and no sediment ! '_{[389-the beadle]} Having held the first bottle up to the light , and shaken it well to test its excellence , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} placed [them]_2088-them both on top of a chest of drawers ; folded the handkerchief in which they had been wrapped ; put it carefully in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} pocket ; and took up [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hat , as if to go . ' [You]_{130-mr. bumble} 'll have a very cold walk , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_{[2062-the matron]} said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' It blows , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , turning up [his]_{130-mr. bumble} coat - collar , ' enough to cut [one]_622-one 's ears off . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [The matron]_{2062-the matron} looked , from the little kettle , to the beadle , who was moving towards the door ; and as [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} coughed , preparatory to bidding [her]_{2062-the matron} good - night , bashfully inquired whether - whether [he]_{389-the beadle} would n't take a cup of tea ? [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} instantaneously turned back [his]_{130-mr. bumble} collar again ; laid [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hat and stick upon a chair ; and drew another chair up to the table . As [he]_{130-mr. bumble} slowly seated [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} looked at [the lady]_{679-the lady} . [She]_{679-the lady} fixed [her]_{679-the lady} eyes upon the little teapot . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} coughed again , and slightly smiled . [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} rose to get another cup and saucer from [the closet]_{2093-the closet} . As [she]_{221-mrs. corney} sat down , [her]_{221-mrs. corney} eyes once again encountered those of [the gallant beadle]_{2094-the gallant beadle} ; [she]_{221-mrs. corney} coloured , and applied [herself]_{221-mrs. corney} to the task of making [his]_{2094-the gallant beadle} tea . Again [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} coughed - louder this time than [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had coughed yet . ' Sweet ? [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ? '_{[2062-the matron]} inquired [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , taking up the sugar - basin . ' Very sweet , indeed , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} fixed [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes on [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} said this ; and if ever [a beadle]_{445-a beadle} looked tender , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was [that beadle]_{1628-that beadle} at that moment . The tea was made , and handed in silence . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , having spread a handkerchief over [his]_{130-mr. bumble} knees to prevent the crumbs from sullying the splendour of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} shorts , began to eat and drink ; varying these amusements , occasionally , by fetching a deep sigh ; which , however , had no injurious effect upon [his]_{130-mr. bumble} appetite , but , on the contrary , rather seemed to facilitate [his]_{130-mr. bumble} operations in the tea and toast department . ' [You]_4974-ma'am have a cat , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , [I]_{130-mr. bumble} see , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , glancing at [one who , in the centre of [[her]_{221-mrs. corney} family]_{2099-her family}]_{2098-one who , in the centre of her family} , was basking before the fire ; ' and kittens too , [I]_{130-mr. bumble} declare ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' [I]_{2062-the matron} am so fond of them , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [you]_{130-mr. bumble} ca n't think , '_{[2062-the matron]} replied [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' [They]_2101-they 're_{[2062-the matron]} so happy , so frolicsome , and so cheerful , that [they]_2101-they are quite companions for [me]_0-i . ' '_[2101-they] Very nice animals , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , approvingly ; '_[4974-ma'am] so very domestic . ' '_{[2062-the matron]} Oh , yes ! ' rejoined [the matron]_{2062-the matron} with enthusiasm ; '_{[2062-the matron]} so fond of [[their]_2101-they home]_{5512-their home} too , that it 's quite a pleasure , [I]_0-i 'm sure . '_[0-i] ' [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , slowly , and marking the time with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} teaspoon , ' [I]_{130-mr. bumble} mean to say this , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ; that any cat , or kitten , that could live with [you]_4974-ma'am , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , and not be fond of [its]_6400-its home , must be a ass , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Oh , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ! '_{[221-mrs. corney]} remonstrated [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} . ' It 's of no use disguising facts , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , slowly flourishing the teaspoon with a kind of amorous dignity which made [him]_{130-mr. bumble} doubly impressive ; ' [I]_{130-mr. bumble} would drown it [myself]_{130-mr. bumble} , with pleasure . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Then [you]_{130-mr. bumble} 're_{[130-mr. bumble]} [a cruel man]_{2104-a cruel man} , ' said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} vivaciously , as [she]_{2062-the matron} held out [her]_{2062-the matron} hand for the beadle 's cup ; '_{[2104-a cruel man]} and [a very hard - hearted man]_{2105-a very hard - hearted man} besides . ' '_{[2105-a very hard - hearted man]} Hard - hearted , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_{[2105-a very hard - hearted man]} Hard ? ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} resigned [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cup without another word ; squeezed [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} 's little finger as [she]_{221-mrs. corney} took it ; and inflicting two open - handed slaps upon [his]_{130-mr. bumble} laced waistcoat , gave a mighty sigh , and hitched [his]_{130-mr. bumble} chair a very little morsel farther from the fire . It was a round table ; and as [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} and [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had been sitting opposite each other , with no great space between [them]_6404-them , and fronting the fire , it will be seen that [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , in receding from the fire , and still keeping at the table , increased the distance between [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} and [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} ; which proceeding , [some prudent readers]_{6405-some prudent readers} will doubtless be disposed to admire , and to consider an act of great heroism on [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's part : [he]_{130-mr. bumble} being in some sort tempted by time , place , and opportunity , to give utterance to certain soft nothings , which however well they may become the lips of the light and thoughtless , do seem immeasurably beneath the dignity of [judges of [the land]_{6407-the land}]_{6406-judges of the land} , [members of parliament]_{6408-members of parliament} , [ministers of state]_{6409-ministers of state} , [lord mayors]_{6410-lord mayors} , and [other great public functionaries]_{6411-other great public functionaries} , but more particularly beneath the stateliness and gravity of [a beadle]_{445-a beadle} : who as is well known should be the sternest and most inflexible among [them]_6413-them all . Whatever were [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's intentions , however and no doubt they were of the best : it unfortunately happened , as has been twice before remarked , that the table was a round one ; consequently [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , moving [his]_{130-mr. bumble} chair by little and little , soon began to diminish the distance between [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} and [the matron]_{2062-the matron} ; and , continuing to travel round the outer edge of the circle , brought [his]_{130-mr. bumble} chair , in time , close to that in which [the matron]_{2062-the matron} was seated . Indeed , the two chairs touched ; and when [they]_6416-they did so , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} stopped . Now , if [the matron]_{2062-the matron} had moved [her]_{2062-the matron} chair to the right , [she]_{2062-the matron} would have been scorched by the fire ; and if to the left , [she]_{2062-the matron} must have fallen into [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's arms ; so being [a discreet matron]_{6418-a discreet matron} , and no doubt foreseeing these consequences at a glance [she]_{2062-the matron} remained where [she]_{2062-the matron} was , and handed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} another cup of tea . '_{[221-mrs. corney]} Hard - hearted , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , stirring [his]_{130-mr. bumble} tea , and looking up into [the matron]_{2062-the matron} 's face ; '_{[221-mrs. corney]} are [you]_{221-mrs. corney} hard - hearted , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} ? ' '_{[221-mrs. corney]} Dear [me]_0-i ! ' exclaimed [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} what a very curious question from [a single man]_{2107-a single man} . What can [you]_{221-mrs. corney} want to know for , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ? ' [The beadle]_{389-the beadle} drank [his]_{389-the beadle} tea to the last drop ; finished a piece of toast ; whisked the crumbs off [his]_{389-the beadle} knees ; wiped [his]_{389-the beadle} lips ; and deliberately kissed [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ! ' cried [that discreet lady]_{6423-that discreet lady} in a whisper ; for the fright was so great , that [she]_{6423-that discreet lady} had quite lost [her]_{6423-that discreet lady} voice , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [I]_0-i shall scream ! ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} made no reply ; but in a slow and dignified manner , put [his]_{130-mr. bumble} arm round [the matron]_{2062-the matron} 's waist . As [the lady]_{679-the lady} had stated [her]_{679-the lady} intention of screaming , of course [she]_{679-the lady} would have screamed at this additional boldness , but that the exertion was rendered unnecessary by a hasty knocking at the door : which was no sooner heard , than [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} darted , with much agility , to the wine bottles , and began dusting them with great violence : while [the matron]_{2062-the matron} sharply demanded who was [there]_4617-there . It is worthy of remark , as a curious physical instance of the efficacy of a sudden surprise in counteracting the effects of extreme fear , that [her]_{679-the lady} voice had quite recovered all its official asperity . '_[0-i] If [you]_{130-mr. bumble} please , [mistress]_{2108-mistress} , ' said [a withered old female pauper]_{6428-a withered old female pauper} , hideously ugly : putting [her]_{6428-a withered old female pauper} head in at the door , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Old Sally]_{224-old sally} is a - going fast . ' '_{[224-old sally]} Well , what 's that to [me]_0-i ? ' angrily demanded [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't keep [her]_{224-old sally} alive , can [I]_0-i ? ' '_[0-i] No , no , [mistress]_{2108-mistress} , ' replied [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} , '_[354-nobody] [nobody]_354-nobody can ; [she]_{224-old sally} 's far beyond the reach of help . [I]_0-i 've seen [a many people]_{2111-a many people} die ; [little babes]_{2112-little babes} and [great strong men]_{2113-great strong men} ; and [I]_0-i know when death 's a - coming , well enough . But [she]_{224-old sally} 's troubled in [her]_{224-old sally} mind : and when the fits are not on [her]_{224-old sally} , - and that 's not often , for [she]_{224-old sally} is dying very hard , - [she]_{224-old sally} says [she]_{224-old sally} has got something to tell , which [you]_{2108-mistress} must hear . [She]_{224-old sally} 'll never die quiet till [you]_{2108-mistress} come , [mistress]_{2108-mistress} . ' At this intelligence , [the worthy Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} muttered a variety of invectives against [old women who could n't even die without purposely annoying [their]_{6431-old women who could n't even die without purposely annoying their betters} betters]_{6431-old women who could n't even die without purposely annoying their betters} ; and , muffling [herself]_{224-old sally} in a thick shawl which [she]_{224-old sally} hastily caught up , briefly requested [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} to stay till [she]_{224-old sally} came back , lest anything particular should occur . Bidding [the messenger]_{6432-the messenger} walk fast , and not be all night hobbling up the stairs , [she]_{224-old sally} followed [her]_{224-old sally} from [the room]_{432-the room} with a very ill grace , scolding all the way . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's conduct on being left to [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , was rather inexplicable . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} opened the closet , counted the teaspoons , weighed the sugar - tongs , closely inspected a silver milk - pot to ascertain that it was of the genuine metal , and , having satisfied [his]_{130-mr. bumble} curiosity on these points , put on [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cocked hat corner - wise , and danced with much gravity four distinct times round the table . Having gone through this very extraordinary performance , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} took off the cocked hat again , and , spreading [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} before the fire with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} back towards it , seemed to be mentally engaged in taking an exact inventory of the furniture . CHAPTER XXIV TREATS ON A VERY POOR SUBJECT . BUT IS A SHORT ONE , AND MAY BE FOUND OF IMPORTANCE IN THIS HISTORY It was [no unfit messenger of death]_{6434-no unfit messenger of death} , who had disturbed the quiet of [[the matron]_{2062-the matron} 's room]_{6436-the matron 's room} . [Her]_{2062-the matron} body was bent by age ; [her]_{2062-the matron} limbs trembled with palsy ; [her]_{2062-the matron} face , distorted into a mumbling leer , resembled more the grotesque shaping of some wild pencil , than the work of [Nature]_136-nature 's hand . Alas ! How few of [Nature]_136-nature 's faces are left alone to gladden [us]_6437-us with [their]_6438-their beauty ! The cares , and sorrows , and hungerings , of [the world]_{4589-the world} , change them as [they]_6438-their change hearts ; and it is only when those passions sleep , and have lost [their]_6438-their hold for ever , that the troubled clouds pass off , and leave Heaven 's surface clear . It is a common thing for [the countenances of the dead]_{6440-the countenances of the dead} , even in that fixed and rigid state , to subside into the long - forgotten expression of sleeping infancy , and settle into the very look of early life ; so calm , so peaceful , do [they]_6438-their grow again , that [those who knew [them]_6438-their in [their]_{6441-those who knew them in their happy childhood} happy childhood]_{6441-those who knew them in their happy childhood} , kneel by the coffin 's side in awe , and see [the Angel even upon earth]_{6442-the angel even upon earth} . [The old crone]_{6443-the old crone} tottered along [the passages]_{6444-the passages} , and up [the stairs]_{6216-the stairs} , muttering some indistinct answers to the chidings of [[her]_{6443-the old crone} companion]_{6446-her companion} ; being at length compelled to pause for breath , [she]_{6443-the old crone} gave the light into [her]_{6443-the old crone} hand , and remained behind to follow as [she]_{6443-the old crone} might : while [the more nimble superior]_{6447-the more nimble superior} made [her]_{6443-the old crone} way to [the room where [the sick woman]_{6449-the sick woman} lay]_{6448-the room where the sick woman lay} . [It]_{6448-the room where the sick woman lay} was [a bare garret - room]_{6450-a bare garret - room} , with a dim light burning at the farther end . There was [another old woman watching by the bed]_{6451-another old woman watching by the bed} ; [[the parish apothecary]_{6452-the parish apothecary} 's apprentice]_{6453-the parish apothecary 's apprentice} was standing by the fire , making a toothpick out of a quill . '_{[224-old sally]} Cold night , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , ' said [this young gentleman]_{6454-this young gentleman} , as [the matron]_{2062-the matron} entered . '_{[221-mrs. corney]} Very cold , indeed , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [the mistress]_{6456-the mistress} , in [her]_{6456-the mistress} most civil tones , and dropping a curtsey as [she]_{6456-the mistress} spoke . '_{[221-mrs. corney]} [You]_4564-sir should get better coals out of [your]_4564-sir contractors , ' said [[the apothecary]_{6457-the apothecary} 's deputy]_{6458-the apothecary 's deputy} , breaking a lump on the top of the fire with the rusty poker ; '_{[221-mrs. corney]} these are not at all the sort of thing for a cold night . ' '_[2116-they] [They]_2116-they 're [the board]_{393-the board} 's choosing , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[2062-the matron]} returned [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' The least [they]_2116-they could do , would be to keep [us]_6461-us pretty warm : for [our]_6461-us places are hard enough . '_{[2062-the matron]} The conversation was here interrupted by a moan from [the sick woman]_{6449-the sick woman} . ' Oh ! '_{[2119-the young mag]} said [the young mag]_{2119-the young mag} , turning [his]_{2119-the young mag} face towards the bed , as if [he]_{2119-the young mag} had previously quite forgotten [the patient]_{4567-the patient} , ' it 's all U.P. there , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} . '_{[2119-the young mag]} ' It is , is it , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_{[2062-the matron]} asked [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' If [she]_{6449-the sick woman} lasts a couple of hours , [I]_{2123-the apothecary 's apprentice} shall be surprised , '_{[2123-the apothecary 's apprentice]} said [[the apothecary]_{6457-the apothecary} 's apprentice]_{2123-the apothecary 's apprentice} , intent upon the toothpick 's point . ' It 's a break - up of the system altogether . Is [she]_{6449-the sick woman} dozing , [old lady]_{4949-old lady} ? '_{[2124-the attendant]} [The attendant]_{2124-the attendant} stooped over the bed , to ascertain ; and nodded in the affirmative . ' Then perhaps [she]_{6449-the sick woman} 'll go off in that way , if [you]_{2124-the attendant} do n't make a row , '_{[1803-the young man]} said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} . ' Put the light on the floor . [She]_{6449-the sick woman} wo n't see it there . '_{[1803-the young man]} [The attendant]_{2124-the attendant} did as [she]_{2124-the attendant} was told : shaking [her]_{2124-the attendant} head meanwhile , to intimate that [the woman]_{2127-the woman} would not die so easily ; having done so , [she]_{2124-the attendant} resumed [her]_{2124-the attendant} seat by the side of [the other nurse , who had by this time returned]_{2128-the other nurse , who had by this time returned} . [The mistress , with an expression of impatience]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} , wrapped [herself]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} in [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} shawl , and sat at the foot of the bed . [[The apothecary]_{6457-the apothecary} 's apprentice]_{2123-the apothecary 's apprentice} , having completed the manufacture of the toothpick , planted [himself]_{2123-the apothecary 's apprentice} in front of the fire and made good use of it for ten minutes or so : when apparently growing rather dull , [he]_{2123-the apothecary 's apprentice} wished [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} joy of [her]_{221-mrs. corney} job , and took [himself]_{2123-the apothecary 's apprentice} off on tiptoe . When [they]_2132-they had sat in silence for some time , [the two old women]_{2133-the two old women} rose from the bed , and crouching over the fire , held out [their]_{2133-the two old women} withered hands to catch the heat . The flame threw a ghastly light on [their]_{2133-the two old women} shrivelled faces , and made [their]_{2133-the two old women} ugliness appear terrible , as , in this position , [they]_{2133-the two old women} began to converse in a low voice . ' Did [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} say any more , [[Anny]_225-anny dear]_{6464-anny dear} , while [I]_{6432-the messenger} was gone ? '_{[6432-the messenger]} inquired [the messenger]_{6432-the messenger} . ' Not a word , '_{[4696-the other]} replied [the other]_{4696-the other} . ' [She]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} plucked and tore at [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} arms for a little time ; but [I]_{4696-the other} held [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} hands , and [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} soon dropped off . [She]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} has n't much strength in [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} , so [I]_{4696-the other} easily kept [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} quiet . [I]_{4696-the other} ai n't so weak for [an old woman]_{447-an old woman} , although [I]_{4696-the other} am on parish allowance ; no , no ! '_{[4696-the other]} ' Did [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} drink the hot wine [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} said [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} was to have ? '_{[2136-the first]} demanded [the first]_{2136-the first} . ' [I]_{4696-the other} tried to get it down , '_{[4696-the other]} rejoined [the other]_{4696-the other} . ' But [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} teeth were tight set , and [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} clenched the mug so hard that it was as much as [I]_{4696-the other} could do to get it back again . So [I]_{4696-the other} drank it ; and it did [me]_{4696-the other} good ! '_{[4696-the other]} Looking cautiously round , to ascertain that [they]_2138-they were not overheard , [the two hags]_{2139-the two hags} cowered nearer to the fire , and chuckled heartily . ' [I]_{2140-the first speaker} mind the time , '_{[2140-the first speaker]} said [the first speaker]_{2140-the first speaker} , ' when [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} would have done the same , and made rare fun of it afterwards . '_{[2140-the first speaker]} ' Ay , that [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} would , '_{[4696-the other]} rejoined [the other]_{4696-the other} ; ' [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} had a merry heart . '_{[4696-the other]} [A many , many , beautiful corpses]_{2142-a many , many , beautiful corpses} [she]_2143-she laid out , as nice and neat as waxwork . [My]_0-i old eyes have seen them - ay , and those old hands touched them too ; for [I]_0-i have helped [her]_2143-she , scores of times . ' Stretching forth [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} trembling fingers as [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} spoke , [the old creature]_{6467-the old creature} shook them exultingly before [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} face , and fumbling in [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} pocket , brought out an old time - discoloured tin snuff - box , from which [she]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} shook a few grains into the outstretched palm of [[her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} companion]_{6446-her companion} , and a few more into [her]_{2129-the mistress , with an expression of impatience} own . While [they]_2145-us were thus employed , [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , who had been impatiently watching until [the dying woman]_{6470-the dying woman} should awaken from [her]_{6470-the dying woman} stupor , joined [them]_2145-us by the fire , and sharply asked how long [she]_{6470-the dying woman} was to wait ? '_[0-i] Not long , [mistress]_{2108-mistress} , ' replied [the second woman]_{6471-the second woman} , looking up into [her]_{2108-mistress} face . '_{[2108-mistress]} [We]_2145-us have none of [us]_2145-us long to wait for Death . Patience , patience ! [He]_2146-she 'll be here soon enough for [us]_2145-us all . ' '_[2146-she] Hold [your]_{2108-mistress} tongue , [[you]_{2108-mistress} doting idiot]_{2147-you doting idiot} ! ' said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} sternly . '_{[2108-mistress]} [You]_{2108-mistress} , [Martha]_226-martha , tell [me]_0-i ; has [she]_2146-she been in this way before ? ' '_[2146-she] Often , ' answered [the first woman]_{6473-the first woman} . '_[2146-she] But will never be again , ' added [the second one]_{6474-the second one} ; '_{[2108-mistress]} that is , [she]_2146-she 'll never wake again but once - and mind , [mistress]_{2108-mistress} , that wo n't be for long ! ' '_{[2108-mistress]} Long or short , ' said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , snappishly , '_[2146-she] [she]_2146-she wo n't find [me]_0-i here when [she]_2146-she does wake ; take care , both of [you]_2149-you , how [you]_2149-you worry [me]_0-i again for nothing . It 's no part of [my]_0-i duty to see [all the old women in [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{2150-all the old women in the house} die , and [I]_0-i wo n't - that 's more . Mind that , [[you]_2149-you impudent old harridans]_{2152-you impudent old harridans} . If [you]_2149-you make a fool of [me]_0-i again , [I]_0-i 'll soon cure [you]_2149-you , [I]_0-i warrant [you]_2149-you ! ' [She]_2146-she was bouncing away , when a cry from [the two women , who had turned towards the bed]_{6476-the two women , who had turned towards the bed} , caused [her]_2146-she to look round . [The patient]_{4567-the patient} had raised [herself]_{4567-the patient} upright , and was stretching [her]_{4567-the patient} arms towards [them]_{6476-the two women , who had turned towards the bed} . '_[0-i] Who 's that ? ' [she]_{4567-the patient} cried , in a hollow voice . '_[0-i] Hush , hush ! ' said one of [the women]_{6104-the women} , stooping over [her]_{4567-the patient} . '_[0-i] Lie down , lie down ! ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll never lie down again alive ! ' said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , struggling . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will tell [her]_2153-her ! Come here ! Nearer ! Let [me]_0-i whisper in [your]_2149-you ear . ' [She]_{2127-the woman} clutched [the matron]_{2062-the matron} by the arm , and forcing [her]_{2062-the matron} into a chair by the bedside , was about to speak , when looking round , [she]_{2127-the woman} caught sight of [the two old women]_{2133-the two old women} bending forward in the attitude of [eager listeners]_{6482-eager listeners} . '_[0-i] Turn [them]_2154-them away , ' said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , drowsily ; '_[0-i] make haste ! make haste ! ' [The two old crones]_{6484-the two old crones} , chiming in together , began pouring out many piteous lamentations that [the poor dear]_{6485-the poor dear} was too far gone to know [[her]_{6485-the poor dear} best friends]_{6486-her best friends} ; and were uttering sundry protestations that [they]_2154-them would never leave [her]_{6485-the poor dear} , when [the superior]_{6487-the superior} pushed [them]_2154-them from [the room]_{432-the room} , closed the door , and returned to the bedside . On being excluded , [the old ladies]_{2006-the old ladies} changed [their]_{2006-the old ladies} tone , and cried through the keyhole that [old Sally]_{224-old sally} was drunk ; which , indeed , was not unlikely ; since , in addition to a moderate dose of opium prescribed by [the apothecary]_{6457-the apothecary} , [she]_{224-old sally} was labouring under the effects of a final taste of gin - and - water which had been privily administered , in the openness of [their]_{2006-the old ladies} hearts , by [the worthy old ladies]_{6491-the worthy old ladies} [themselves]_{6491-the worthy old ladies} . '_[0-i] Now listen to [me]_0-i , ' said [the dying woman]_{6470-the dying woman} aloud , as if making a great effort to revive one latent spark of energy . '_[0-i] In [this very room]_{2155-this very room} - in [this very bed]_{2156-this very bed} - [I]_0-i once nursed [a pretty young creetur]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} ' , that was brought into [the house]_{4595-the house} with [her]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} feet cut and bruised with walking , and all soiled with dust and blood . [She]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} gave birth to [a boy]_{4668-a boy} , and died . Let [me]_{2158-the impatient auditor} think - what was the year again ! '_{[2158-the impatient auditor]} ' Never mind the year , '_{[2158-the impatient auditor]} said [the impatient auditor]_{2158-the impatient auditor} ; ' what about [her]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} ? '_{[2158-the impatient auditor]} ' Ay , '_{[6449-the sick woman]} murmured [the sick woman]_{6449-the sick woman} , relapsing into [her]_{6449-the sick woman} former drowsy state , ' what about [her]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} ? - what about - [I]_{6449-the sick woman} know ! '_{[6449-the sick woman]} [she]_{6449-the sick woman} cried , jumping fiercely up : [her]_{6449-the sick woman} face flushed , and [her]_{6449-the sick woman} eyes starting from [her]_{6449-the sick woman} head - ' [I]_{6449-the sick woman} robbed [her]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} , so [I]_{6449-the sick woman} did ! [She]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} was n't cold - [I]_{6449-the sick woman} tell [you]_{2062-the matron} [she]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} was n't cold , when [I]_{6449-the sick woman} stole it ! '_{[6449-the sick woman]} ' Stole what , for God 's sake ? '_{[2062-the matron]} cried [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , with a gesture as if [she]_{2062-the matron} would call for help . ' It ! '_{[2127-the woman]} replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , laying [her]_{2127-the woman} hand over [the other]_{4696-the other} 's mouth . ' The only thing [she]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} had . [She]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} wanted clothes to keep [her]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} warm , and food to eat ; but [she]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} had kept it safe , and had it in [her]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} bosom . It was gold , [I]_{2127-the woman} tell [you]_{2062-the matron} ! Rich gold , that might have saved [her]_{2157-a pretty young creetur} life ! '_{[2127-the woman]} ' Gold ! '_{[2062-the matron]} echoed [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , bending eagerly over [the woman]_{2127-the woman} as [she]_{2127-the woman} fell back . ' Go on , go on - yes - what of it ? Who was [the mother]_{6495-the mother} ? When was it ? '_{[2062-the matron]} ' [She]_{6495-the mother} charge [me]_{2127-the woman} to keep it safe , '_{[2127-the woman]} replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} with a groan , ' and trusted [me]_{2127-the woman} as [the only woman about [her]_{6495-the mother}]_{6496-the only woman about her} . [I]_{2127-the woman} stole it in [my]_{2127-the woman} heart when [she]_{6495-the mother} first showed it [me]_{2127-the woman} hanging round [her]_{6495-the mother} neck ; and [the child]_{321-the child} 's death , perhaps , is on [me]_{2127-the woman} besides ! [They]_6498-they would have treated [him]_{321-the child} better , if [they]_6498-they had known it all ! '_{[2127-the woman]} ' Known what ? '_{[4696-the other]} asked [the other]_{4696-the other} . ' Speak ! '_{[2127-the woman]} ' [The boy]_{437-the boy} grew so like [[his]_{437-the boy} mother]_{427-his mother} , '_{[2127-the woman]} said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , rambling on , and not heeding the question , ' that [I]_{2127-the woman} could never forget it when [I]_{2127-the woman} saw [his]_{437-the boy} face . [Poor girl]_{6501-poor girl} ! [poor girl]_{6501-poor girl} ! [She]_{6501-poor girl} was so young , too ! [Such a gentle lamb]_{6503-such a gentle lamb} ! Wait ; there 's more to tell . [I]_{2127-the woman} have not told [you]_{2062-the matron} all , have [I]_{2127-the woman} ? '_{[2127-the woman]} ' No , no , '_{[2062-the matron]} replied [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , inclining [her]_{2062-the matron} head to catch the words , as they came more faintly from [the dying woman]_{6470-the dying woman} . ' Be quick , or it may be too late ! '_{[2062-the matron]} ' [The mother]_{6495-the mother} , '_{[2127-the woman]} said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , making a more violent effort than before ; ' [the mother]_{6495-the mother} , when the pains of death first came upon [her]_{6495-the mother} , whispered in [my]_{2127-the woman} ear that if [[her]_{6495-the mother} baby]_{6506-her baby} was born alive , and thrived , the day might come when it would not feel so much disgraced to hear [[its]_{6506-her baby} poor young mother]_{6507-its poor young mother} named . " And oh , [kind Heaven]_227-heaven ! " [she]_{6470-the dying woman} said , folding [her]_{6470-the dying woman} thin hands together , " whether it be [boy]_4619-boy or [girl]_6509-girl , raise up some friends for it in [this troubled world]_{6510-this troubled world} , and take pity upon [a lonely desolate child]_{6511-a lonely desolate child} , abandoned to its mercy ! " '_{[2127-the woman]} ' [The boy]_{437-the boy} 's name ? '_{[2062-the matron]} demanded [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' [They]_6513-they called [him]_{437-the boy} [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_{[2127-the woman]} replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , feebly . ' The gold [I]_{2127-the woman} stole was - '_{[2127-the woman]} ' Yes , yes - what ? '_[2173-she] cried the other . [She]_2173-she was bending eagerly over [the woman]_{2127-the woman} to hear [her]_{2127-the woman} reply ; but drew back , instinctively , as [she]_2173-she once again rose , slowly and stiffly , into a sitting posture ; then , clutching the coverlid with both hands , muttered some indistinct sounds in [her]_2173-she throat , and fell lifeless on the bed . ' Stone dead ! '_{[2175-one of the old women]} said [one of [the old women]_{2067-the old women}]_{2175-one of the old women} , hurrying in as soon as the door was opened . ' And nothing to tell , after all , '_{[2062-the matron]} rejoined [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , walking carelessly away . [The two crones]_{2178-the two crones} , to all appearance , too busily occupied in the preparations for [their]_{2178-the two crones} dreadful duties to make any reply , were left alone , hovering about the body . CHAPTER XXV WHEREIN THIS HISTORY REVERTS TO [MR . FAGIN]_174-fagin AND COMPANY While these things were passing in [the country workhouse]_{2179-the country workhouse} , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin sat in [the old den]_{2180-the old den} - the same from which [Oliver]_123-oliver had been removed by [the girl]_{5742-the girl} - brooding over a dull , smoky fire . [He]_174-fagin held a pair of bellows upon [his]_174-fagin knee , with which [he]_174-fagin had apparently been endeavouring to rouse it into more cheerful action ; but [he]_174-fagin had fallen into deep thought ; and with [his]_174-fagin arms folded on them , and [his]_174-fagin chin resting on [his]_174-fagin thumbs , fixed [his]_174-fagin eyes , abstractedly , on the rusty bars . At a table behind [him]_174-fagin sat [the Artful Dodger]_{989-the artful dodger} , [Master Charles Bates]_{179-master bates} , and [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} : all intent upon a game of whist ; the Artful taking dummy against [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} and [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} . The countenance of [the first - named gentleman]_{2183-the first - named gentleman} , peculiarly intelligent at all times , acquired great additional interest from [his]_174-fagin close observance of the game , and [his]_174-fagin attentive perusal of [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} 's hand ; upon which , from time to time , as occasion served , [he]_174-fagin bestowed a variety of earnest glances : wisely regulating [his]_174-fagin own play by the result of [his]_174-fagin observations upon [[his]_174-fagin neighbour]_{2184-his neighbour} 's cards . It being a cold night , [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} wore [his]_{5121-the dodger} hat , as , indeed , was often [his]_{5121-the dodger} custom within doors . [He]_{5121-the dodger} also sustained a clay pipe between [his]_{5121-the dodger} teeth , which [he]_{5121-the dodger} only removed for a brief space when [he]_{5121-the dodger} deemed it necessary to apply for refreshment to a quart pot upon the table , which stood ready filled with gin - and - water for the accommodation of [the company]_{1053-the company} . [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} was also attentive to the play ; but being of a more excitable nature than [[his]_{179-master bates} accomplished friend]_{5502-his accomplished friend} , it was observable that [he]_{179-master bates} more frequently applied [himself]_{179-master bates} to the gin - and - water , and moreover indulged in many jests and irrelevant remarks , all highly unbecoming a scientific rubber . Indeed , [the Artful]_{5843-the artful} , presuming upon [their]_2189-their close attachment , more than once took occasion to reason gravely with [[his]_{5843-the artful} companion]_{4727-his companion} upon these improprieties ; all of which remonstrances , [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} received in extremely good part ; merely requesting [[his]_{179-master bates} friend]_{839-his friend} to be ' blowed , '_{[5843-the artful]} or to insert [his]_{5843-the artful} head in a sack , or replying with some other neatly - turned witticism of a similar kind , the happy application of which , excited considerable admiration in the mind of [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} . It was remarkable that [the latter gentleman]_{4760-the latter gentleman} and [[his]_{4760-the latter gentleman} partner]_{2193-his partner} invariably lost ; and that the circumstance , so far from angering [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , appeared to afford [him]_{4760-the latter gentleman} the highest amusement , inasmuch as [he]_{4760-the latter gentleman} laughed most uproariously at the end of every deal , and protested that [he]_{4760-the latter gentleman} had never seen such a jolly game in all [his]_{4760-the latter gentleman} born days . ' That 's two doubles and the rub , '_{[208-mr. chitling]} said [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} , with a very long face , as [he]_{208-mr. chitling} drew half - a - crown from [his]_{208-mr. chitling} waistcoat - pocket . ' [I]_{208-mr. chitling} never see [such a feller]_{6514-such a feller} as [you]_{839-his friend} , [Jack]_175-jack ; [you]_{839-his friend} win everything . Even when [we]_6515-we 've good cards , [Charley]_{179-master bates} and [I]_{208-mr. chitling} ca n't make nothing of 'em_{[208-mr. chitling]} . ' Either [the master]_{502-the master} or the manner of this remark , which was made very ruefully , delighted [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} so much , that [his]_{179-master bates} consequent shout of laughter roused [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} from [his]_{1006-the jew} reverie , and induced [him]_{1006-the jew} to inquire what was the matter . '_{[208-mr. chitling]} Matter , [Fagin]_174-fagin ! ' cried [Charley]_{179-master bates} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [you]_174-fagin had watched the play . [Tommy Chitling]_207-tom has n't won a point ; and [I]_0-i went partners with [him]_207-tom against [the Artfull and dumb]_{2194-the artfull and dumb} . ' '_[0-i] Ay , ay ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with a grin , which sufficiently demonstrated that [he]_{1006-the jew} was at no loss to understand the reason . '_[0-i] Try 'em again , [Tom]_207-tom ; try 'em_{[208-mr. chitling]} again . ' '_{[208-mr. chitling]} No more of it for [me]_0-i , thank ' ee , [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_{[208-mr. chitling]} replied [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} ; ' [I]_{208-mr. chitling} 've had enough . That '_{[208-mr. chitling]} ere [Dodger]_{176-the dodger} has such a run of luck that there 's no standing again ' [him]_{176-the dodger} . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Ha ! ha ! [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , ' [you]_{583-my dear} must get up very early in the morning , to win against [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Morning ! '_{[179-master bates]} said [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} ; ' [you]_{583-my dear} must put [your]_{583-my dear} boots on over - night , and have a telescope at each eye , and a opera - glass between [your]_{583-my dear} shoulders , if [you]_{583-my dear} want to come over [him]_{5121-the dodger} . '_{[179-master bates]} [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} received these handsome compliments with much philosophy , and offered to cut [any gentleman in company]_{2196-any gentleman in company} , for the first picture - card , at a shilling at a time . [Nobody]_354-nobody accepting the challenge , and [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} pipe being by this time smoked out , [he]_{172-mr. dawkins} proceeded to amuse [himself]_{172-mr. dawkins} by sketching a ground - plan of [Newgate]_27-newgate on the table with the piece of chalk which had served [him]_{172-mr. dawkins} in lieu of counters ; whistling , meantime , with peculiar shrillness . ' How precious dull [you]_{208-mr. chitling} are , [Tommy]_207-tom ! '_{[5121-the dodger]} said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , stopping short when there had been a long silence ; and addressing [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} . ' What do [you]_{208-mr. chitling} think [he]_{5121-the dodger} 's thinking of , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_{[5121-the dodger]} ' How should [I]_{1006-the jew} know , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , looking round as [he]_{1006-the jew} plied the bellows . ' About [his]_{5121-the dodger} losses , maybe ; or [the little retirement in [the country]_{5109-the country} that [he]_{5121-the dodger} 's just left]_{6522-the little retirement in the country that he 's just left} , eh ? Ha ! ha ! Is that it , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Not a bit of it , '_{[5121-the dodger]} replied [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , stopping the subject of discourse as [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} was about to reply . ' What do [you]_{208-mr. chitling} say , [Charley]_{179-master bates} ? '_{[208-mr. chitling]} ' [I]_{179-master bates} should say , '_{[179-master bates]} replied [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , with a grin , ' that [he]_{5121-the dodger} was uncommon sweet upon [Betsy]_{180-miss betsy} . See how [he]_{5121-the dodger} 's a - blushing ! Oh , [my]_{179-master bates} eye ! here 's [a merry - go - rounder]_{6525-a merry - go - rounder} ! [Tommy Chitling]_207-tom 's in love ! Oh , [Fagin]_174-fagin , [Fagin]_174-fagin ! what a spree ! '_{[179-master bates]} Thoroughly overpowered with the notion of [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} being the victim of the tender passion , [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} threw [himself]_{179-master bates} back in [his]_{179-master bates} chair with such violence , that [he]_{179-master bates} lost [his]_{179-master bates} balance , and pitched over upon the floor ; where the accident abating nothing of [his]_{179-master bates} merriment [he]_{179-master bates} lay at full length until [his]_{179-master bates} laugh was over , when [he]_{179-master bates} resumed [his]_{179-master bates} former position , and began another laugh . ' Never mind [him]_{5121-the dodger} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , winking at [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} , and giving [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} a reproving tap with the nozzle of the bellows . ' [Betsy]_{180-miss betsy} 's [a fine girl]_{6527-a fine girl} . Stick up to [her]_{180-miss betsy} , [Tom]_207-tom . Stick up to [her]_{180-miss betsy} . '_{[179-master bates]} ' What [I]_{208-mr. chitling} mean to say , [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_{[208-mr. chitling]} replied [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} , very red in the face , ' is , that that is n't anything to [anybody here]_{5826-anybody here} . '_{[208-mr. chitling]} ' No more it is , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; ' [Charley]_{179-master bates} will talk . Do n't mind [him]_{5121-the dodger} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ; do n't mind [him]_{5121-the dodger} . [Betsy]_{180-miss betsy} 's [a fine girl]_{6527-a fine girl} . Do as [she]_{180-miss betsy} bids [you]_207-tom , [Tom]_207-tom , and [you]_207-tom will make [your]_207-tom fortune . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' So [I]_{208-mr. chitling} do do as [she]_{180-miss betsy} bids [me]_{208-mr. chitling} , '_{[208-mr. chitling]} replied [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} ; ' [I]_{208-mr. chitling} should n't have been milled , if it had n't been for [her]_{180-miss betsy} advice . But it turned out a good job for [you]_207-tom ; did n't it , [Fagin]_174-fagin ! And what 's six weeks of it ? It must come , some time or another , and why not in the winter time when [you]_207-tom do n't want to go out a - walking so much ; eh , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_{[208-mr. chitling]} ' Ah , to be sure , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' [You]_207-tom would n't mind it again , [Tom]_207-tom , would [you]_207-tom , '_{[5121-the dodger]} asked [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , winking upon [Charley]_{179-master bates} and [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , ' if Bet was all right ? '_{[5121-the dodger]} ' [I]_207-tom mean to say that [I]_207-tom should n't , '_[207-tom] replied [Tom]_207-tom , angrily . ' There , now . Ah ! Who 'll say as much as that , [I]_207-tom should like to know ; eh , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_[207-tom] ' [Nobody]_354-nobody , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; ' not [a soul]_{6534-a soul} , [Tom]_207-tom . [I]_{1006-the jew} do n't know one of 'em_{[1006-the jew]} that would do it besides [you]_207-tom ; not one of 'em , [[my]_207-tom dear]_{583-my dear} . '_[207-tom] ' [I]_{2207-the poor half - witted dupe} might have got clear off , if [I]_{2207-the poor half - witted dupe} 'd split upon [her]_6536-her ; might n't [I]_{2207-the poor half - witted dupe} , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_{[2207-the poor half - witted dupe]} angrily pursued [the poor half - witted dupe]_{2207-the poor half - witted dupe} . ' A word from [me]_{2207-the poor half - witted dupe} would have done it ; would n't it , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_{[2207-the poor half - witted dupe]} ' To be sure it would , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' But [I]_207-tom did n't blab it ; did [I]_207-tom , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_[207-tom] demanded [Tom]_207-tom , pouring question upon question with great volubility . ' No , no , to be sure , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; ' [you]_207-tom were too stout - hearted for that . A deal too stout , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Perhaps [I]_207-tom was , '_[207-tom] rejoined [Tom]_207-tom , looking round ; ' and if [I]_{1006-the jew} was , what 's to laugh at , in that ; eh , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_{[1006-the jew]} [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} , perceiving that [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} was considerably roused , hastened to assure [him]_{208-mr. chitling} that [nobody]_354-nobody was laughing ; and to prove the gravity of [the company]_{1053-the company} , appealed to [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , [the principal offender]_{2213-the principal offender} . But , unfortunately , [Charley]_{179-master bates} , in opening [his]_{179-master bates} mouth to reply that [he]_{179-master bates} was never more serious in [his]_{179-master bates} life , was unable to prevent the escape of such a violent roar , that [the abused Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} , without any preliminary ceremonies , rushed across [the room]_{432-the room} and aimed a blow at [the offender]_{2215-the offender} ; who , being skilful in evading pursuit , ducked to avoid it , and chose [his]_{179-master bates} time so well that it lighted on the chest of [the merry old gentleman]_{4552-the merry old gentleman} , and caused [him]_{179-master bates} to stagger to the wall , where [he]_{179-master bates} stood panting for breath , while [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} looked on in intense dismay . ' Hark ! '_{[5121-the dodger]} cried [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} at this moment , ' [I]_{5121-the dodger} heard the tinkler . '_{[5121-the dodger]} Catching up the light , [he]_{5121-the dodger} crept softly [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} . The bell was rung again , with some impatience , while [the party]_{6050-the party} were in darkness . After a short pause , [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} reappeared , and whispered [Fagin]_174-fagin mysteriously . ' What ! '_{[1006-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , ' alone ? '_{[1006-the jew]} [The Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} nodded in the affirmative , and , shading the flame of the candle with [his]_{5121-the dodger} hand , gave [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} a private intimation , in dumb show , that [he]_{179-master bates} had better not be funny just then . Having performed [this friendly office]_{2223-this friendly office} , [he]_{5121-the dodger} fixed [his]_{5121-the dodger} eyes on [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's face , and awaited [his]_{5121-the dodger} directions . [The old man]_{5173-the old man} bit [his]_{5173-the old man} yellow fingers , and meditated for some seconds ; [his]_{5173-the old man} face working with agitation the while , as if [he]_{5173-the old man} dreaded something , and feared to know the worst . At length [he]_{5173-the old man} raised [his]_{5173-the old man} head . ' Where is [he]_{5173-the old man} ? '_{[5173-the old man]} [he]_{5173-the old man} asked . [The Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} pointed to the floor above , and made a gesture , as if to leave [the room]_{432-the room} . ' Yes , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , answering the mute inquiry ; ' bring [him]_{5173-the old man} down . Hush ! Quiet , [Charley]_{179-master bates} ! Gently , [Tom]_207-tom ! Scarce , scarce ! '_{[1006-the jew]} This brief direction to [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} , and [[his]_{179-master bates} recent antagonist]_{2229-his recent antagonist} , was softly and immediately obeyed . There was no sound of [their]_2230-their whereabout , when [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} descended [the stairs]_{6216-the stairs} , bearing the light in [his]_{5121-the dodger} hand , and followed by [a man in a coarse smock - frock]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} ; who , after casting a hurried glance round [the room]_{432-the room} , pulled off a large wrapper which had concealed the lower portion of [his]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} face , and disclosed : all haggard , unwashed , and unshorn : the features of [flash Toby Crackit]_209-toby . ' How are [you]_{1006-the jew} , [Faguey]_229-faguey ? '_{[2235-this worthy]} said [this worthy]_{2235-this worthy} , nodding to [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' Pop that shawl away in [[my]_{2235-this worthy} castor]_{6539-my castor} , [Dodger]_{176-the dodger} , so that [I]_{2235-this worthy} may know where to find it when [I]_{2235-this worthy} cut ; that 's the time of day ! [You]_{1006-the jew} 'll be [a fine young cracksman afore the old file]_{6540-a fine young cracksman afore the old file} now . '_{[2235-this worthy]} With these words [he]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} pulled up the smock - frock ; and , winding it round [his]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} middle , drew a chair to the fire , and placed [his]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} feet upon the hob . ' See there , [Faguey]_229-faguey , '_{[2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock]} [he]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} said , pointing disconsolately to [his]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} top boots ; ' not a drop of Day and [Martin]_230-martin since [you]_229-faguey know when ; not a bubble of blacking , by [Jove]_166-jove ! But do n't look at [me]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} in that way , [man]_1163-man . All in good time . [I]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} ca n't talk about business till [I]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} 've eat and drank ; so produce the sustainance , and let 's have a quiet fill - out for the first time these three days ! '_{[2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock]} [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} motioned to [the Dodger]_{176-the dodger} to place what eatables there were , upon the table ; and , seating [himself]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} opposite [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} , waited [his]_{2233-a man in a coarse smock - frock} leisure . To judge from appearances , [Toby]_209-toby was by no means in a hurry to open the conversation . At first , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} contented [himself]_{1006-the jew} with patiently watching [his]_209-toby countenance , as if to gain from its expression some clue to the intelligence [he]_209-toby brought ; but in vain . [He]_209-toby looked tired and worn , but there was the same complacent repose upon [his]_209-toby features that they always wore : and through dirt , and beard , and whisker , there still shone , unimpaired , the self - satisfied smirk of [flash Toby Crackit]_209-toby . Then [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , in an agony of impatience , watched every morsel [he]_209-toby put into [his]_209-toby mouth ; pacing up and down [the room]_{432-the room} , meanwhile , in irrepressible excitement . It was all of no use . [Toby]_209-toby continued to eat with the utmost outward indifference , until [he]_209-toby could eat no more ; then , ordering [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} out , [he]_209-toby closed the door , mixed a glass of spirits and water , and composed [himself]_209-toby for talking . ' First and foremost , [Faguey]_229-faguey , '_[209-toby] said [Toby]_209-toby . ' Yes , yes ! '_{[1006-the jew]} interposed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , drawing up [his]_{1006-the jew} chair . [Mr. Crackit]_209-toby stopped to take a draught of spirits and water , and to declare that the gin was excellent ; then placing [his]_209-toby feet against the low mantelpiece , so as to bring [his]_209-toby boots to about the level of [his]_209-toby eye , [he]_209-toby quietly resumed . ' First and foremost , [Faguey]_229-faguey , '_{[5863-the housebreaker]} said [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} , ' how 's [Bill]_161-sikes ? '_{[5863-the housebreaker]} ' What ! '_{[1006-the jew]} screamed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , starting from [his]_{1006-the jew} seat . ' Why , [you]_{1006-the jew} do n't mean to say - '_[209-toby] began [Toby]_209-toby , turning pale . ' Mean ! '_{[1006-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , stamping furiously on the ground . ' Where are [they]_6542-they ? [Sikes]_161-sikes and [the boy]_{437-the boy} ! Where are [they]_6542-they ? Where have [they]_6542-they been ? Where are [they]_6542-they hiding ? Why have [they]_6542-they not been here ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' The crack failed , '_[209-toby] said [Toby]_209-toby faintly . ' [I]_{1006-the jew} know it , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , tearing a newspaper from [his]_{1006-the jew} pocket and pointing to it . ' What more ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' [They]_6542-they fired and hit [the boy]_{437-the boy} . [We]_6545-we cut over [the fields]_{936-the fields} at the back , with [him]_{437-the boy} between [us]_6545-we - straight as the crow flies - through hedge and ditch . [They]_6542-they gave chase . [Damme]_231-damme ! [the whole country]_{6547-the whole country} was awake , and the dogs upon [us]_6545-we . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' [The boy]_{437-the boy} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' [Bill]_161-sikes had [him]_{437-the boy} on [his]_{437-the boy} back , and scudded like the wind . [We]_6545-we stopped to take [him]_{437-the boy} between [us]_6545-we ; [his]_{437-the boy} head hung down , and [he]_{437-the boy} was cold . [They]_6542-they were close upon [our]_6545-we heels ; [every man for [himself]_{437-the boy}]_{6549-every man for himself} , and [each from the gallows]_{6550-each from the gallows} ! [We]_6545-we parted [company]_1305-company , and left [the youngster]_{6552-the youngster} lying in [a ditch]_{6553-a ditch} . Alive or dead , that 's all [I]_{1006-the jew} know about [him]_{6552-the youngster} . '_{[1006-the jew]} [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} stopped to hear no more ; but uttering a loud yell , and twining [his]_{1006-the jew} hands in [his]_{1006-the jew} hair , rushed from [the room]_{432-the room} , and from [the house]_{4595-the house} . CHAPTER XXVI IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE ; AND MANY THINGS , INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY , ARE DONE AND PERFORMED [The old man]_{5173-the old man} had gained [the street corner]_{2252-the street corner} , before [he]_{5173-the old man} began to recover the effect of [Toby Crackit]_209-toby 's intelligence . [He]_{5173-the old man} had relaxed nothing of [his]_{5173-the old man} unusual speed ; but was still pressing onward , in the same wild and disordered manner , when the sudden dashing past of [a carriage]_{2253-a carriage} : and a boisterous cry from [the foot passengers]_{2254-the foot passengers} , who saw [his]_{5173-the old man} danger : drove [him]_{5173-the old man} back upon [the pavement]_{5304-the pavement} . Avoiding , as much as was possible , all [the main streets]_{2256-the main streets} , and skulking only through [the by - ways]_{2257-the by - ways} and [alleys]_2258-alleys , [he]_{5173-the old man} at length emerged on [Snow Hill]_{71-snow hill} . Here [he]_{5173-the old man} walked even faster than before ; nor did [he]_{5173-the old man} linger until [he]_{5173-the old man} had again turned into [a court]_{2259-a court} ; when , as if conscious that [he]_{5173-the old man} was now in [his]_{5173-the old man} proper element , [he]_{5173-the old man} fell into [his]_{5173-the old man} usual shuffling pace , and seemed to breathe more freely . Near to [the spot on which [Snow Hill]_{71-snow hill} and [Holborn Hill]_{72-holborn hill}]_{2260-the spot on which snow hill and holborn hill} meet , opens , upon the right hand as [you]_2261-you come out of [the City]_{6263-the city} , [a narrow and dismal alley , leading to [Saffron Hill]_{22-saffron hill}]_{2263-a narrow and dismal alley , leading to saffron hill} . In [[its]_2264-its filthy shops]_{2265-its filthy shops} are exposed for sale huge bunches of second - hand silk handkerchiefs , of all sizes and patterns ; for here reside [the traders who purchase them from pick - pockets]_{2266-the traders who purchase them from pick - pockets} . Hundreds of these handkerchiefs hang dangling from pegs outside the windows or flaunting from the door - posts ; and the shelves , within , are piled with them . Confined as the limits of [Field Lane]_{23-field lane} are , [it]_2264-its has [[its]_2264-its barber]_{2267-its barber} , [[its]_2264-its coffee - shop]_{2268-its coffee - shop} , [[its]_2264-its beer - shop]_{2269-its beer - shop} , and [[its]_2264-its fried - fish warehouse]_{2270-its fried - fish warehouse} . [It]_2264-its is [a commercial colony of [itself]_2264-its]_{2271-a commercial colony of itself} : [the emporium of petty larceny]_{2272-the emporium of petty larceny} : visited at early morning , and setting - in of dusk , by [silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours]_{2273-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours} , and who go as strangely as [they]_{2273-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours} come . Here , [the clothesman]_{2274-the clothesman} , [the shoe - vamper]_{2275-the shoe - vamper} , and [the rag - merchant]_{2276-the rag - merchant} , display [their]_{2273-silent merchants , who traffic in dark back - parlours} goods , as sign - boards to [the petty thief]_{2277-the petty thief} ; [here]_351-here , stores of old iron and bones , and heaps of mildewy fragments of woollen - stuff and linen , rust and rot in [the grimy cellars]_{2279-the grimy cellars} . It was into [this place]_{2280-this place} that [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} turned . [He]_{1006-the jew} was well known to [the sallow denizens of [the lane]_{2283-the lane}]_{2282-the sallow denizens of the lane} ; for such of [them]_{2282-the sallow denizens of the lane} as were on the look - out to buy or sell , nodded , familiarly , as [he]_{1006-the jew} passed along . [He]_{1006-the jew} replied to [their]_{2282-the sallow denizens of the lane} salutations in the same way ; but bestowed no closer recognition until [he]_{1006-the jew} reached the further end of [the alley]_{2284-the alley} ; when [he]_{1006-the jew} stopped , to address [a salesman of small stature]_{2285-a salesman of small stature} , who had squeezed as much of [his]_{2285-a salesman of small stature} person into [a child]_{371-a child} 's chair as the chair would hold , and was smoking a pipe at [his]_{2285-a salesman of small stature} warehouse door . ' Why , the sight of [you]_{1006-the jew} , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin , would cure the hoptalmy ! '_{[2287-this respectable trader]} said [this respectable trader]_{2287-this respectable trader} , in acknowledgment of [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's inquiry after [his]_{1006-the jew} health . ' [The neighbourhood]_{4854-the neighbourhood} was a little too hot , [Lively]_{232-mr. lively} , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , elevating [his]_174-fagin eyebrows , and crossing [his]_174-fagin hands upon [his]_174-fagin shoulders . ' Well , [I]_{2289-the trader} 've heerd that complaint of it , once or twice before , '_{[2289-the trader]} replied [the trader]_{2289-the trader} ; ' but it soon cools down again ; do n't [you]_{1006-the jew} find it so ? '_{[2289-the trader]} [Fagin]_174-fagin nodded in the affirmative . Pointing in the direction of [Saffron Hill]_{22-saffron hill} , [he]_174-fagin inquired whether [any one]_{5016-any one} was up yonder to - night . ' At [the Cripples]_{233-the cripples} ? '_{[4928-the man]} inquired [the man]_{4928-the man} . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} nodded . ' Let [me]_{2293-the merchant} see , '_{[2293-the merchant]} pursued [the merchant]_{2293-the merchant} , reflecting . ' Yes , there 's some half - dozen of ['em]_{6555-'em[2293-the merchant]} gone in , that [I]_0-i knows . [I]_0-i do n't think [[your]_{1006-the jew} friend]_{2294-your friend} 's there . ' '_[161-sikes] [Sikes]_161-sikes is not , [I]_0-i suppose ? ' inquired [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , with a disappointed countenance . '_[0-i] Non istwentus , as [the lawyers]_{2295-the lawyers} say , ' replied [the little man]_{6557-the little man} , shaking [his]_{6557-the little man} head , and looking amazingly sly . '_{[2295-the lawyers]} Have [you]_0-i got anything in [my]_0-i line to - night ? ' '_[0-i] Nothing to - night , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , turning away . '_[0-i] Are [you]_0-i going up to [the Cripples]_{233-the cripples} , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? ' cried [the little man]_{6557-the little man} , calling after [him]_0-i . '_[0-i] Stop ! [I]_0-i do n't mind if [I]_0-i have a drop there with [you]_0-i ! ' But as [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , looking back , waved [his]_{1006-the jew} hand to intimate that [he]_{1006-the jew} preferred being alone ; and , moreover , as [the little man]_{6557-the little man} could not very easily disengage [himself]_{6557-the little man} from the chair ; the sign of [the Cripples]_{233-the cripples} was , for a time , bereft of the advantage of [Mr. Lively]_{232-mr. lively} 's presence . By the time [he]_{1006-the jew} had got upon [his]_{1006-the jew} legs , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} had disappeared ; so [Mr. Lively]_{232-mr. lively} , after ineffectually standing on tiptoe , in the hope of catching sight of [him]_{1006-the jew} , again forced [himself]_{232-mr. lively} into the little chair , and , exchanging a shake of the head with [a lady in [the opposite shop]_{6564-the opposite shop}]_{6563-a lady in the opposite shop} , in which doubt and mistrust were plainly mingled , resumed [his]_{232-mr. lively} pipe with a grave demeanour . The Three Cripples , or rather [the Cripples]_{233-the cripples} ; which was the sign by which [the establishment]_{398-the establishment} was familiarly known to [[its]_{398-the establishment} patrons]_{6566-its patrons} : was [the public - house in which [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes and [his]_161-sikes dog]_{6567-the public - house in which mr. sikes and his dog} have already figured . Merely making a sign to [a man at [the bar]_{6569-the bar}]_{6568-a man at the bar} , [Fagin]_174-fagin walked straight [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} , and opening the door of [a room]_{1746-a room} , and softly insinuating [himself]_174-fagin into [the chamber]_{6572-the chamber} , looked anxiously about : shading [his]_174-fagin eyes with [his]_174-fagin hand , as if in search of [some particular person]_{6573-some particular person} . [The room]_{432-the room} was illuminated by two gas - lights ; the glare of which was prevented by the barred shutters , and closely - drawn curtains of faded red , from being visible outside . The ceiling was blackened , to prevent its colour from being injured by the flaring of the lamps ; and [the place]_{4925-the place} was so full of dense tobacco smoke , that at first it was scarcely possible to discern anything more . By degrees , however , as some of it cleared away through the open door , an assemblage of heads , as confused as the noises that greeted the ear , might be made out ; and as the eye grew more accustomed to the scene , [the spectator]_{6576-the spectator} gradually became aware of the presence of [a numerous company , male and female]_{6577-a numerous company , male and female} , crowded round a long table : at the upper end of which , sat [a chairman with a hammer of office]_{6578-a chairman with a hammer of office} in [his]_{6578-a chairman with a hammer of office} hand ; while [a professional gentleman with a bluish nose]_{6579-a professional gentleman with a bluish nose} , and [his]_{6579-a professional gentleman with a bluish nose} face tied up for the benefit of a toothache , presided at a jingling piano in a remote corner . As [Fagin]_174-fagin stepped softly in , [the professional gentleman]_{6580-the professional gentleman} , running over the keys by way of prelude , occasioned a general cry of order for a song ; which having subsided , [a young lady]_{6581-a young lady} proceeded to entertain [the company]_{1053-the company} with a ballad in four verses , between each of which [the accompanyist]_{6583-the accompanyist} played the melody all through , as loud as [he]_{6583-the accompanyist} could . When this was over , [the chairman]_{6584-the chairman} gave a sentiment , after which , [the professional gentleman on the chairman]_{6585-the professional gentleman on the chairman} 's right and left volunteered a duet , and sang it , with great applause . It was curious to observe some faces which stood out prominently from among [the group]_{6586-the group} . There was [the chairman]_{6584-the chairman} [himself]_{6584-the chairman} , [the landlord of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{6588-the landlord of the house} , [a coarse , rough , heavy built fellow , who , while the songs were proceeding]_{6590-a coarse , rough , heavy built fellow , who , while the songs were proceeding} , rolled [his]_{6584-the chairman} eyes hither and thither , and , seeming to give [himself]_{6584-the chairman} up to joviality , had an eye for everything that was done , and an ear for everything that was said - and sharp ones , too . Near [him]_{6584-the chairman} were [the singers]_{6591-the singers} : receiving , with professional indifference , the compliments of [the company]_{1053-the company} , and applying [themselves]_{6591-the singers} , in turn , to a dozen proffered glasses of spirits and water , tendered by [[their]_{6591-the singers} more boisterous admirers]_{6593-their more boisterous admirers} ; whose countenances , expressive of almost every vice in almost every grade , irresistibly attracted the attention , by [their]_{6591-the singers} very repulsiveness . Cunning , ferocity , and drunkeness in all its stages , were there , in [their]_{6591-the singers} strongest aspect ; and [women]_5143-women : [some with the last lingering tinge of]_{6595-some with the last lingering tinge of} [their]_5143-women early freshness almost fading as [you]_6596-you looked : [others with every mark and stamp of their sex utterly beaten out , and presenting but one loathsome blank of profligacy and crime]_{6597-others with every mark and stamp of their sex utterly beaten out , and presenting but one loathsome blank of profligacy and crime} ; [some mere girls]_{6598-some mere girls} , others but [young women]_{6599-young women} , and [none past the prime of life]_{6600-none past the prime of life} ; formed the darkest and saddest portion of this dreary picture . [Fagin]_174-fagin , troubled by no grave emotions , looked eagerly from face to face while these proceedings were in progress ; but apparently without meeting that of which [he]_174-fagin was in search . Succeeding , at length , in catching the eye of [the man who occupied the chair]_{6601-the man who occupied the chair} , [he]_174-fagin beckoned to [him]_0-i slightly , and left [the room]_{432-the room} , as quietly as [he]_174-fagin had entered [it]_{432-the room} . '_[174-fagin] What can [I]_0-i do for [you]_0-i , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin ? ' inquired [the man]_{4928-the man} , as [he]_174-fagin followed [him]_0-i out to [the landing]_{5525-the landing} . '_[174-fagin] Wo n't [you]_0-i join [us]_2296-us ? [They]_2297-they 'll be delighted , every one of 'em . '_{[1006-the jew]} [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} shook [his]_{1006-the jew} head impatiently , and said in a whisper , ' Is [he]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} [here]_351-here ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' No , '_{[4928-the man]} replied [the man]_{4928-the man} . ' And no news of [Barney]_195-barney ? '_[174-fagin] inquired [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' None , '_{[2300-the landlord of the cripples]} replied [the landlord of [the Cripples]_{233-the cripples}]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} ; for it was [he]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} . ' [He]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} wo n't stir till it 's all safe . Depend on it , [they]_6606-they 're_{[2300-the landlord of the cripples]} on the scent down there ; and that if [he]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} moved , [he]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} 'd blow upon the thing at once . [He]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} 's all right enough , [Barney]_195-barney is , else [I]_0-i should have heard of [him]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} . [I]_0-i 'll pound it , that [Barney]_195-barney 's managing properly . Let [him]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} alone for that . ' '_[0-i] Will [he]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} be here to - night ? ' asked [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , laying the same emphasis on the pronoun as before . '_[135-monks] [Monks]_135-monks , do [you]_0-i mean ? ' inquired [the landlord]_{6608-the landlord} , hesitating . '_[135-monks] Hush ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[135-monks] Yes . ' '_[135-monks] Certain , ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} , drawing a gold watch from [his]_{4928-the man} fob ; '_[135-monks] [I]_0-i expected [him]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} [here]_351-here before now . If [you]_0-i 'll wait ten minutes , [he]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} 'll be - ' '_{[2300-the landlord of the cripples]} No , no , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , hastily ; as though , however desirous [he]_{1006-the jew} might be to see [the person in question]_{6612-the person in question} , [he]_{1006-the jew} was nevertheless relieved by [his]_{1006-the jew} absence . '_{[2300-the landlord of the cripples]} Tell [him]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} [I]_0-i came here to see [him]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} ; and that [he]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} must come to [me]_0-i to - night . No , say to - morrow . As [he]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} is not here , to - morrow will be time enough . ' '_{[2300-the landlord of the cripples]} Good ! ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} . '_{[2300-the landlord of the cripples]} Nothing more ? ' '_{[2300-the landlord of the cripples]} Not a word now , ' said [the Jew , descending the stairs]_{6614-the jew , descending the stairs} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ' said [the other]_{4696-the other} , looking over the rails , and speaking in a hoarse whisper ; '_[0-i] what a time this would be for a sell ! [I]_0-i 've got [Phil Barker]_{234-phil barker} here : so drunk , that [a boy]_{4668-a boy} might take [him]_{2300-the landlord of the cripples} ! ' '_[0-i] Ah ! But it 's not [Phil Barker]_{234-phil barker} 's time , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , looking up . '_{[234-phil barker]} [Phil]_{234-phil barker} has something more to do , before [we]_2303-we can afford to part with [him]_{234-phil barker} ; so go back to [the company]_{1053-the company} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , and tell [them]_{1053-the company} to lead merry lives - while [they]_{1053-the company} last . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' [The landlord]_{6608-the landlord} reciprocated [the old man]_{5173-the old man} 's laugh ; and returned to [[his]_{6608-the landlord} guests]_{6619-his guests} . [The Jew]_{126-the jew} was no sooner alone , than [his]_{126-the jew} countenance resumed its former expression of anxiety and thought . After a brief reflection , [he]_{126-the jew} called a hack - cabriolet , and bade [the man]_{4928-the man} drive towards [Bethnal Green]_{41-bethnal green} . [He]_{126-the jew} dismissed [him]_{4928-the man} within some quarter of a mile of [[Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes 's residence]_{6621-mr. sikes 's residence} , and performed the short remainder of the distance , on foot . '_[0-i] Now , ' muttered [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , as [he]_{1006-the jew} knocked at the door , '_[0-i] if there is any deep play [here]_351-here , [I]_0-i shall have it out of [you]_{583-my dear} , [[my]_0-i girl]_{2307-my girl} , cunning as [you]_{583-my dear} are . ' [She]_{2307-my girl} was in [[her]_{2307-my girl} room]_{6623-her room} , [the woman]_{2127-the woman} said . [Fagin]_174-fagin crept softly [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} , and entered [it]_351-here without any previous ceremony . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} was alone ; lying with [her]_{5742-the girl} head upon the table , and [her]_{5742-the girl} hair straggling over it . '_[0-i] [She]_{2307-my girl} has been drinking , ' thought [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , cooly , '_{[2307-my girl]} or perhaps [she]_{2307-my girl} is only miserable . ' [The old man]_{5173-the old man} turned to close the door , as [he]_{5173-the old man} made this reflection ; the noise thus occasioned , roused [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . [She]_{5742-the girl} eyed [his]_{5173-the old man} crafty face narrowly , as [she]_{5742-the girl} inquired to [his]_{5173-the old man} recital of [Toby Crackit]_209-toby 's story . When it was concluded , [she]_{5742-the girl} sank into [her]_{5742-the girl} former attitude , but spoke not a word . [She]_{5742-the girl} pushed the candle impatiently away ; and once or twice as [she]_{5742-the girl} feverishly changed [her]_{5742-the girl} position , shuffled [her]_{5742-the girl} feet upon the ground ; but this was all . During the silence , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} looked restlessly about [the room]_{432-the room} , as if to assure [himself]_{1006-the jew} that there were no appearances of [Sikes]_161-sikes having covertly returned . Apparently satisfied with [his]_{1006-the jew} inspection , [he]_{1006-the jew} coughed twice or thrice , and made as many efforts to open a conversation ; but [the girl]_{5742-the girl} heeded [him]_{1006-the jew} no more than if [he]_{1006-the jew} had been made of stone . At length [he]_{1006-the jew} made another attempt ; and rubbing [his]_{1006-the jew} hands together , said , in [his]_{1006-the jew} most conciliatory tone , '_{[2307-my girl]} And where should [you]_2308-you think [Bill]_161-sikes was now , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ? ' [The girl]_{5742-the girl} moaned out some half intelligible reply , that [she]_{5742-the girl} could not tell ; and seemed , from the smothered noise that escaped [her]_{5742-the girl} , to be crying . '_[2308-you] And [the boy]_{437-the boy} , too , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , straining [his]_{1006-the jew} eyes to catch a glimpse of [her]_{5742-the girl} face . '_{[437-the boy]} [Poor leetle child]_{2311-poor leetle child} ! Left in [a ditch]_{6553-a ditch} , [Nance]_127-nancy ; only think ! ' '_{[321-the child]} [The child]_{321-the child} , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , suddenly looking up , '_{[321-the child]} is better where [he]_{321-the child} is , than among [us]_2314-us ; and if no harm comes to [Bill]_161-sikes from it , [I]_0-i hope [he]_{321-the child} lies dead in [the ditch]_{2315-the ditch} and that [his]_{321-the child} young bones may rot there . ' '_[0-i] What ! ' cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , in amazement . '_[0-i] Ay , [I]_0-i do , ' returned [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , meeting [his]_{1006-the jew} gaze . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall be glad to have [him]_{321-the child} away from [my]_0-i eyes , and to know that the worst is over . [I]_0-i ca n't bear to have [him]_{321-the child} about [me]_0-i . The sight of [him]_{321-the child} turns [me]_0-i against [myself]_0-i , and all of [you]_0-i . ' '_{[5742-the girl]} Pooh ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , scornfully . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i 're drunk . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Am [I]_{5742-the girl} ? '_{[5742-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} bitterly . ' It 's no fault of [yours]_{1006-the jew} , if [I]_{5742-the girl} am not ! [You]_0-i 'd never have [me]_{5742-the girl} anything else , if [you]_0-i had [your]_0-i will , except now ; - the humour does n't suit [you]_0-i , does n't it ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' No ! '_{[1006-the jew]} rejoined [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , furiously . ' It does not . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Change it , then ! '_{[5742-the girl]} responded [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , with a laugh . ' Change it ! '_{[1006-the jew]} exclaimed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , exasperated beyond all bounds by [[his]_{1006-the jew} companion]_{4727-his companion} 's unexpected obstinacy , and the vexation of the night , ' [I]_{1006-the jew} will change it ! Listen to [me]_{1006-the jew} , [[you]_0-i drab]_{6639-you drab} . Listen to [me]_{1006-the jew} , who with six words , can strangle [Sikes]_161-sikes as surely as if [I]_{1006-the jew} had [his]_161-sikes bull 's throat between [my]_{1006-the jew} fingers now . If [he]_161-sikes comes back , and leaves [the boy]_{437-the boy} behind [him]_161-sikes ; if [he]_161-sikes gets off free , and dead or alive , fails to restore [him]_161-sikes to [me]_{1006-the jew} ; murder [him]_161-sikes [yourself]_0-i if [you]_0-i would have [him]_161-sikes escape [Jack Ketch]_{235-jack ketch} . And do it the moment [he]_161-sikes sets foot in [this room]_{6641-this room} , or mind [me]_{1006-the jew} , it will be too late ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' What is all this ? '_{[5742-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} involuntarily . ' What is it ? '_{[5742-the girl]} pursued [Fagin]_174-fagin , mad with rage . ' When [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's worth hundreds of pounds to [me]_{1006-the jew} , am [I]_{1006-the jew} to lose what chance threw [me]_{1006-the jew} in the way of getting safely , through the whims of a drunken gang that [I]_{1006-the jew} could whistle away the lives of ! And [me]_{1006-the jew} bound , too , to a born devil that only wants the will , and has the power to , to - '_{[1006-the jew]} Panting for breath , [the old man]_{5173-the old man} stammered for a word ; and in that instant checked the torrent of [his]_{5173-the old man} wrath , and changed [his]_{5173-the old man} whole demeanour . A moment before , [his]_{5173-the old man} clenched hands had grasped the air ; [his]_{5173-the old man} eyes had dilated ; and [his]_{5173-the old man} face grown livid with passion ; but now , [he]_{5173-the old man} shrunk into a chair , and , cowering together , trembled with the apprehension of having [himself]_{5173-the old man} disclosed some hidden villainy . After a short silence , [he]_{5173-the old man} ventured to look round at [[his]_{5173-the old man} companion]_{4727-his companion} . [He]_{5173-the old man} appeared somewhat reassured , on beholding [her]_{4727-his companion} in the same listless attitude from which [he]_{5173-the old man} had first roused [her]_{4727-his companion} . ' [Nancy]_127-nancy , [dear]_769-dear ! '_{[1006-the jew]} croaked [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , in [his]_{1006-the jew} usual voice . ' Did [you]_769-dear mind [me]_{1006-the jew} , [dear]_769-dear ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Do n't worry [me]_{5742-the girl} now , [Fagin]_174-fagin ! '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , raising [her]_{5742-the girl} head languidly . ' If [Bill]_161-sikes has not done it this time , [he]_161-sikes will another . [He]_161-sikes has done many a good job for [you]_769-dear , and will do many more when [he]_161-sikes can ; and when [he]_161-sikes ca n't [he]_161-sikes wo n't ; so no more about that . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Regarding [this boy]_{4803-this boy} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , rubbing the palms of [his]_{1006-the jew} hands nervously together . ' [The boy]_{437-the boy} must take [his]_{437-the boy} chance with the rest , '_[127-nancy] interrupted [Nancy]_127-nancy , hastily ; ' and [I]_127-nancy say again , [I]_127-nancy hope [he]_{437-the boy} is dead , and out of harm 's way , and out of [yours]_769-dear , - that is , if [Bill]_161-sikes comes to no harm . And if [Toby]_209-toby got clear off , [Bill]_161-sikes 's pretty sure to be safe ; for [Bill]_161-sikes 's worth two of [Toby]_209-toby any time . '_[127-nancy] ' And about what [I]_{1006-the jew} was saying , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[1006-the jew]} observed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , keeping [his]_{1006-the jew} glistening eye steadily upon [her]_127-nancy . ' [Your]_769-dear must say it all over again , if it 's anything [you]_769-dear want [me]_127-nancy to do , '_[127-nancy] rejoined [Nancy]_127-nancy ; ' and if it is , [you]_769-dear had better wait till to - morrow . [You]_769-dear put [me]_127-nancy up for a minute ; but now [I]_127-nancy 'm_[127-nancy] stupid again . ' [Fagin]_174-fagin put several other questions : all with the same drift of ascertaining whether [the girl]_{5742-the girl} had profited by [his]_174-fagin unguarded hints ; but , [she]_{5742-the girl} answered them so readily , and was withal so utterly unmoved by [his]_174-fagin searching looks , that [his]_174-fagin original impression of [her]_{5742-the girl} being more than a trifle in liquor , was confirmed . [Nancy]_127-nancy , indeed , was not exempt from a failing which was very common among [[the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's female pupils]_{6651-the jew 's female pupils} ; and in which , in [their]_{6651-the jew 's female pupils} tenderer years , [they]_{6651-the jew 's female pupils} were rather encouraged than checked . [Her]_{5742-the girl} disordered appearance , and a wholesale perfume of Geneva which pervaded [the apartment]_{5537-the apartment} , afforded strong confirmatory evidence of the justice of [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's supposition ; and when , after indulging in the temporary display of violence above described , [she]_{5742-the girl} subsided , first into dullness , and afterwards into a compound of feelings : under the influence of which [she]_{5742-the girl} shed tears one minute , and in the next gave utterance to various exclamations of '_[127-nancy] Never say die ! ' and divers calculations as to what might be the amount of the odds so long as [a lady]_{305-a lady} or [gentleman]_{823-gentleman} was happy , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin , who had had considerable experience of such matters in [his]_174-fagin time , saw , with great satisfaction , that [she]_{5742-the girl} was very far gone indeed . Having eased [his]_174-fagin mind by this discovery ; and having accomplished [his]_174-fagin twofold object of imparting to [the girl]_{5742-the girl} what [he]_174-fagin had , that night , heard , and of ascertaining , with [his]_174-fagin own eyes , that [Sikes]_161-sikes had not returned , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin again turned [his]_174-fagin face homeward : leaving [[his]_174-fagin young friend]_{6083-his young friend} asleep , with [her]_{5742-the girl} head upon the table . It was within an hour of midnight . The weather being dark , and piercing cold , [he]_174-fagin had no great temptation to loiter . The sharp wind that scoured [the streets]_{758-the streets} , seemed to have cleared [them]_{758-the streets} of [passengers]_{1536-passengers} , as of dust and mud , for [few people]_{6660-few people} were abroad , and [they]_{6660-few people} were to all appearance hastening fast [home]_4804-home . It blew from the right quarter for [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , however , and straight before it [he]_{1006-the jew} went : trembling , and shivering , as every fresh gust drove [him]_{1006-the jew} rudely on [his]_{1006-the jew} way . [He]_{1006-the jew} had reached [the corner of [[his]_{1006-the jew} own street]_{6664-his own street}]_{6663-the corner of his own street} , and was already fumbling in [his]_{1006-the jew} pocket for the door - key , when [a dark figure]_{6665-a dark figure} emerged from a projecting entrance which lay in deep shadow , and , crossing [the road]_{4910-the road} , glided up to [him]_{1006-the jew} unperceived . '_[174-fagin] [Fagin]_174-fagin ! ' whispered a voice close to [his]_{1006-the jew} ear . '_[174-fagin] Ah ! ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , turning quickly round , '_[174-fagin] is that - ' '_[174-fagin] Yes ! ' interrupted [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} . '_[174-fagin] [I]_0-i have been lingering [here]_351-here these two hours . Where the devil have [you]_0-i been ? ' '_[0-i] On [your]_0-i business , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , glancing uneasily at [[his]_{1006-the jew} companion]_{4727-his companion} , and slackening [his]_{1006-the jew} pace as [he]_{1006-the jew} spoke . '_[0-i] On [your]_0-i business all night . ' '_[0-i] Oh , of course ! ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , with a sneer . '_[0-i] Well ; and what 's come of it ? ' '_[0-i] Nothing good , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[0-i] Nothing bad , [I]_0-i hope ? ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , stopping short , and turning a startled look on [[his]_{1957-the stranger} companion]_{4727-his companion} . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} shook [his]_{1006-the jew} head , and was about to reply , when [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , interrupting [him]_{1006-the jew} , motioned to [the house]_{4595-the house} , before which [they]_6678-they had by this time arrived : remarking , that [he]_{1006-the jew} had better say what [he]_{1006-the jew} had got to say , under cover : for [his]_{1006-the jew} blood was chilled with standing about so long , and the wind blew through [him]_{1006-the jew} . [Fagin]_174-fagin looked as if [he]_174-fagin could have willingly excused [himself]_174-fagin from taking [home]_4804-home [a visitor]_{6680-a visitor} at that unseasonable hour ; and , indeed , muttered something about having no fire ; but [[his]_174-fagin companion]_{4727-his companion} repeating [his]_174-fagin request in a peremptory manner , [he]_174-fagin unlocked the door , and requested [him]_174-fagin to close it softly , while [he]_174-fagin got a light . '_[0-i] It 's as dark as [the grave]_{792-the grave} , ' said [the man , groping forward a few steps]_{6682-the man , groping forward a few steps} . '_[0-i] Make haste ! ' '_[0-i] Shut the door , ' whispered [Fagin]_174-fagin from the end of [the passage]_{5150-the passage} . As [he]_174-fagin spoke , it closed with a loud noise . '_[0-i] That was n't [my]_0-i doing , ' said [the other man]_{2037-the other man} , feeling [his]_0-i way . '_[0-i] The wind blew it to , or it shut of its own accord : one or the other . Look sharp with the light , or [I]_0-i shall knock [my]_0-i brains out against something in this confounded hole . ' [Fagin]_174-fagin stealthily descended [the kitchen stairs]_{6685-the kitchen stairs} . After a short absence , [he]_174-fagin returned with a lighted candle , and the intelligence that [Toby Crackit]_209-toby was asleep in [the back room below]_{6686-the back room below} , and that [the boys]_{486-the boys} were in the front one . Beckoning [the man]_{4928-the man} to follow [him]_174-fagin , [he]_174-fagin led the way [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} . '_[0-i] [We]_2331-we can say the few words [we]_2331-we 've got to say in [here]_351-here , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , throwing open a door on the first floor ; '_[2331-we] and as there are holes in the shutters , and [we]_2331-we never show lights to [[our]_2331-we neighbours]_{2334-our neighbours} , [we]_2331-we 'll set the candle on the stairs . [There]_4617-there ! ' With those words , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , stooping down , placed the candle on [an upper flight of stairs]_{6692-an upper flight of stairs} , exactly opposite to the room door . This done , [he]_{1006-the jew} led the way into [the apartment]_{5537-the apartment} ; which was destitute of all movables save a broken arm - chair , and an old couch or sofa without covering , which stood behind the door . Upon this piece of furniture , [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} sat [himself]_{1957-the stranger} with the air of [a weary man]_{6695-a weary man} ; and [the Jew , drawing up the arm - chair opposite]_{6696-the jew , drawing up the arm - chair opposite} , [they]_2331-we sat face to face . It was not quite dark ; the door was partially open ; and the candle outside , threw a feeble reflection on the opposite wall . [They]_2331-we conversed for some time in whispers . Though nothing of the conversation was distinguishable beyond a few disjointed words here and there , [a listener]_{6697-a listener} might easily have perceived that [Fagin]_174-fagin appeared to be defending [himself]_174-fagin against some remarks of [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} ; and that [the latter]_{853-the latter} was in a state of considerable irritation . [They]_2331-we might have been talking , thus , for a quarter of an hour or more , when [Monks]_135-monks - by which name [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} had designated [the strange man]_{6701-the strange man} several times in the course of [their]_2331-we colloquy - said , raising [his]_135-monks voice a little , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_2336-you again , it was badly planned . Why not have kept [him]_2337-him here among the rest , and made a sneaking , snivelling pickpocket of [him]_2337-him at once ? ' '_[2337-him] Only hear [him]_2337-him ! ' exclaimed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , shrugging [his]_{1006-the jew} shoulders . '_[2337-him] Why , do [you]_2336-you mean to say [you]_2336-you could n't have done it , if [you]_2336-you had chosen ? ' demanded [Monks]_135-monks , sternly . '_[2336-you] Have n't [you]_2336-you done it , with [other boys]_{2338-other boys} , scores of times ? If [you]_2336-you had had patience for a twelvemonth , at most , could n't [you]_2336-you have got [him]_2337-him convicted , and sent safely out of [the kingdom]_{2339-the kingdom} ; perhaps for life ? ' '_[2336-you] Whose turn would that have served , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ? ' inquired [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} humbly . '_[2341-mine] [Mine]_2341-mine , ' replied [Monks]_135-monks . '_[2341-mine] But not [mine]_0-i , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , submissively . '_[0-i] [He]_2337-him might have become of use to [me]_0-i . When there are [two parties]_{2342-two parties} to a bargain , it is only reasonable that the interests of both should be consulted ; is it , [[my]_0-i good friend]_{1442-my good friend} ? ' '_{[1442-my good friend]} What then ? ' demanded [Monks]_135-monks . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i saw it was not easy to train [him]_2337-him to the business , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; '_[0-i] [he]_2337-him was not like [other boys in the same circumstances]_{2344-other boys in the same circumstances} . ' '_[2337-him] Curse [him]_2337-him , no ! ' muttered [the man]_{4928-the man} , '_[2337-him] or [he]_2337-him would have been [a thief]_{1614-a thief} , long ago . ' '_{[1614-a thief]} [I]_0-i had no hold upon [him]_2337-him to make [him]_2337-him worse , ' pursued [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , anxiously watching the countenance of [[his]_{1006-the jew} companion]_{4727-his companion} . '_[0-i] [His]_2337-him hand was not in . [I]_0-i had nothing to frighten [him]_2337-him with ; which [we]_2346-we always must have in the beginning , or [we]_2346-we labour in vain . What could [I]_0-i do ? Send [him]_2337-him out with [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [Charley]_{179-master bates} ? [We]_2346-we had enough of that , at first , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ; [I]_0-i trembled for [us]_2346-we all . ' '_[0-i] That was not [my]_0-i doing , ' observed [Monks]_135-monks . '_[0-i] No , no , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ! ' renewed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[0-i] And [I]_0-i do n't quarrel with it now ; because , if it had never happened , [you]_{583-my dear} might never have clapped eyes on [the boy]_{437-the boy} to notice [him]_2337-him , and so led to the discovery that it was [him]_2337-him [you]_{583-my dear} were looking for . Well ! [I]_0-i got [him]_2337-him back for [you]_{583-my dear} by means of [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ; and then [she]_{5742-the girl} begins to favour [him]_2337-him . ' '_{[5742-the girl]} Throttle [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ! ' said [Monks]_135-monks , impatiently . '_{[5742-the girl]} Why , [we]_2346-we ca n't afford to do that just now , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , smiling ; '_[2346-we] and , besides , that sort of thing is not in [our]_2346-we way ; or , one of these days , [I]_0-i might be glad to have it done . [I]_0-i know what [these girls]_{2354-these girls} are , [Monks]_135-monks , well . As soon as [the boy]_{437-the boy} begins to harden , [she]_{5742-the girl} 'll care no more for [him]_{437-the boy} , than for a block of wood . [You]_{583-my dear} want [him]_{437-the boy} made [a thief]_{1614-a thief} . If [he]_{437-the boy} is alive , [I]_0-i can make [him]_{437-the boy} one from this time ; and , if - if - ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , drawing nearer to the other , - '_{[583-my dear]} it 's not likely , mind , - but if the worst comes to the worst , and [he]_{437-the boy} is dead - ' '_{[583-my dear]} It 's no fault of [mine]_0-i if [he]_{437-the boy} is ! ' interposed [the other man]_{2037-the other man} , with a look of terror , and clasping [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's arm with trembling hands . '_{[583-my dear]} Mind that . [Fagin]_174-fagin ! [I]_0-i had no hand in it . Anything but [his]_{437-the boy} death , [I]_0-i told [you]_{583-my dear} from the first . [I]_0-i wo n't shed blood ; it 's always found out , and haunts [a man besides]_{2357-a man besides} . If [they]_2358-they shot [him]_{437-the boy} dead , [I]_0-i was not the cause ; do [you]_{583-my dear} hear [me]_0-i ? Fire this infernal den ! What 's that ? ' '_{[4928-the man]} What ! ' cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , grasping the coward round the body , with both arms , as [he]_{437-the boy} sprung to [his]_{437-the boy} feet . '_{[4928-the man]} Where ? ' '_[236-yonder] [Yonder]_236-yonder ! replied [the man]_{4928-the man} , glaring at the opposite wall . ' The shadow ! [I]_{4928-the man} saw the shadow of [a woman]_{6715-a woman} , in a cloak and bonnet , pass along the wainscot like a breath ! '_{[4928-the man]} [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} released [his]_{1006-the jew} hold , and [they]_2361-they rushed tumultuously from [the room]_{432-the room} . The candle , wasted by the draught , was standing where it had been placed . It showed [them]_2361-they only the empty staircase , and [their]_2361-they own white faces . [They]_2361-they listened intently : a profound silence reigned throughout [the house]_{4595-the house} . ' It 's [your]_135-monks fancy , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , taking up the light and turning to [[his]_{1006-the jew} companion]_{4727-his companion} . ' [I]_135-monks 'll swear [I]_135-monks saw it ! '_[135-monks] replied [Monks]_135-monks , trembling . ' [It]_6716-it was bending forward when [I]_{1006-the jew} saw it first ; and when [I]_{1006-the jew} spoke , it darted away . '_{[1006-the jew]} [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} glanced contemptuously at the pale face of [[his]_{1006-the jew} associate]_{2367-his associate} , and , telling [him]_{2367-his associate} [he]_{2367-his associate} could follow , if [he]_{2367-his associate} pleased , ascended the stairs . [They]_2361-they looked into all [the rooms]_{1742-the rooms} ; [they]_{1742-the rooms} were cold , bare , and empty . [They]_2361-they descended into [the passage]_{5150-the passage} , and thence into [the cellars below]_{2370-the cellars below} . The green damp hung upon the low walls ; the tracks of the snail and slug glistened in the light of the candle ; but all was still as death . ' What do [you]_2361-they think now ? '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , when [they]_2361-they had regained [the passage]_{5150-the passage} . ' Besides [ourselves]_2361-they , there 's not a creature in [the house]_{4595-the house} except [Toby]_209-toby and [the boys]_{486-the boys} ; and [they]_2361-they 're_{[1006-the jew]} safe enough . See here ! ' As a proof of the fact , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} drew forth two keys from [his]_{1006-the jew} pocket ; and explained , that when [he]_{1006-the jew} first went [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} , [he]_{1006-the jew} had locked them in , to prevent any intrusion on the conference . This accumulated testimony effectually staggered [Mr. Monks]_133-monks . [His]_{1006-the jew} protestations had gradually become less and less vehement as [they]_2361-they proceeded in [their]_2361-they search without making any discovery ; and , now , [he]_{1006-the jew} gave vent to several very grim laughs , and confessed it could only have been [his]_{1006-the jew} excited imagination . [He]_{1006-the jew} declined any renewal of the conversation , however , for that night : suddenly remembering that it was past one o'clock . And so [the amiable couple]_{6721-the amiable couple} parted . CHAPTER XXVII ATONES FOR THE UNPOLITENESS OF [A FORMER CHAPTER]_{6722-a former chapter} ; WHICH DESERTED [A LADY]_{305-a lady} , MOST UNCEREMONIOUSLY As it would be , by no means , seemly in a humble author to keep so mighty a personage as a beadle waiting , with [his]_{1006-the jew} back to the fire , and the skirts of [his]_{1006-the jew} coat gathered up under [his]_{1006-the jew} arms , until such time as it might suit [his]_{1006-the jew} pleasure to relieve [him]_{1006-the jew} ; and as it would still less become [his]_{1006-the jew} station , or [his]_{1006-the jew} gallantry to involve in the same neglect [a lady on whom that beadle]_{6724-a lady on whom that beadle} had looked with an eye of tenderness and affection , and in whose ear [he]_{1006-the jew} had whispered sweet words , which , coming from such a quarter , might well thrill the bosom of [maid]_6725-maid or [matron of whatsoever degree]_{6726-matron of whatsoever degree} ; [the historian whose pen traces these words]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} - trusting that [he]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} knows [his]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} place , and that [he]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} entertains a becoming reverence for [those upon earth to whom high and important authority]_{6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} is delegated - hastens to pay [them]_{6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} that respect which [their]_{6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} position demands , and to treat [them]_{6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} with all that duteous ceremony which [their]_{6728-those upon earth to whom high and important authority} exalted rank , and by consequence great virtues , imperatively claim at [his]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} hands . Towards this end , indeed , [he]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} had purposed to introduce , in [this place]_{2280-this place} , a dissertation touching the divine right of [beadles]_6730-beadles , and elucidative of the position , that a beadle can do no wrong : which could not fail to have been both pleasurable and profitable to [the right - minded reader]_{6731-the right - minded reader} but which [he]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} is unfortunately compelled , by want of time and space , to postpone to some more convenient and fitting opportunity ; on the arrival of which , [he]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} will be prepared to show , that [a beadle properly constituted]_{6732-a beadle properly constituted} : that is to say , [a parochial beadle]_{6733-a parochial beadle} , attached to [a parochial workhouse]_{6734-a parochial workhouse} , and attending in [his]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} official capacity [the parochial church]_{6735-the parochial church} : is , in right and virtue of [his]_{6727-the historian whose pen traces these words} office , possessed of all the excellences and best qualities of humanity ; and that to none of those excellences , can [mere companies]_{6736-mere companies} '_{[2373-court - of - law beadles]} beadles , or [court - of - law beadles]_{2373-court - of - law beadles} , or even [chapel - of - ease beadles]_{2374-chapel - of - ease beadles} save the last , and they in a very lowly and inferior degree , lay the remotest sustainable claim . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had re - counted the teaspoons , re - weighed the sugar - tongs , made a closer inspection of the milk - pot , and ascertained to a nicety the exact condition of the furniture , down to the very horse - hair seats of the chairs ; and had repeated each process full half a dozen times ; before [he]_{130-mr. bumble} began to think that it was time for [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} to return . Thinking begets thinking ; as there were no sounds of [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} 's approach , it occured to [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} that it would be an innocent and virtuous way of spending the time , if [he]_{130-mr. bumble} were further to allay [his]_{130-mr. bumble} curiousity by a cursory glance at the interior of [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} 's chest of drawers . Having listened at the keyhole , to assure [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} that [nobody]_354-nobody was approaching [the chamber]_{6572-the chamber} , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , beginning at the bottom , proceeded to make [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} acquainted with the contents of the three long drawers : which , being filled with various garments of good fashion and texture , carefully preserved between two layers of old newspapers , speckled with dried lavender : seemed to yield [him]_{130-mr. bumble} exceeding satisfaction . Arriving , in course of time , at the right - hand corner drawer in which was the key , and beholding therein a small padlocked box , which , being shaken , gave forth a pleasant sound , as of the chinking of coin , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} returned with a stately walk to the fireplace ; and , resuming [his]_{130-mr. bumble} old attitude , said , with a grave and determined air , ' [I]_{130-mr. bumble} 'll do it ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [He]_{130-mr. bumble} followed up this remarkable declaration , by shaking [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head in a waggish manner for ten minutes , as though [he]_{130-mr. bumble} were remonstrating with [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} for being such a pleasant dog ; and then , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} took a view of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} legs in profile , with much seeming pleasure and interest . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} was still placidly engaged in this latter survey , when [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , hurrying into [the room]_{432-the room} , threw [herself]_{221-mrs. corney} , in a breathless state , on a chair by the fireside , and covering [her]_{221-mrs. corney} eyes with one hand , placed the other over [her]_{221-mrs. corney} heart , and gasped for breath . ' [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , stooping over [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , ' what is this , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? Has anything happened , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? Pray answer [me]_{130-mr. bumble} : [I]_{130-mr. bumble} 'm_{[130-mr. bumble]} on - on - ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} alarm , could not immediately think of the word '_{[130-mr. bumble]} tenterhooks , ' so [he]_{130-mr. bumble} said '_{[130-mr. bumble]} broken bottles . ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Oh , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ! ' cried [the lady]_{679-the lady} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [I]_0-i have been so dreadfully put out ! ' '_[0-i] Put out , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ! ' exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; '_[0-i] who has dared to - ? [I]_0-i know ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , checking [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , with native majesty , '_[0-i] this is [them]_2380-them [wicious paupers]_{2381-wicious paupers} ! ' '_[2380-them] It 's dreadful to think of ! ' said [the lady]_{679-the lady} , shuddering . '_[2380-them] Then do n't think of it , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't help it , ' whimpered [the lady]_{679-the lady} . '_[0-i] Then take something , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} soothingly . '_[4974-ma'am] A little of the wine ? ' '_[4974-ma'am] Not for [the world]_{4589-the world} ! ' replied [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i could n't , - oh ! The top shelf in the right - hand corner - oh ! ' Uttering these words , [the good lady]_{4866-the good lady} pointed , distractedly , to the cupboard , and underwent a convulsion from internal spasms . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} rushed to [the closet]_{2093-the closet} ; and , snatching a pint green - glass bottle from the shelf thus incoherently indicated , filled a tea - cup with its contents , and held it to [the lady]_{679-the lady} 's lips . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm better now , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} said [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , falling back , after drinking half of it . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} raised [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes piously to the ceiling in thankfulness ; and , bringing them down again to the brim of the cup , lifted it to [his]_{130-mr. bumble} nose . ' Peppermint , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} exclaimed [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , in a faint voice , smiling gently on the beadle as [she]_{221-mrs. corney} spoke . ' Try it ! There 's a little - a little something else in it . '_{[221-mrs. corney]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} tasted the medicine with a doubtful look ; smacked [his]_{130-mr. bumble} lips ; took another taste ; and put the cup down empty . ' It 's very comforting , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} said [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} . ' Very much so indeed , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . As [he]_{130-mr. bumble} spoke , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} drew a chair beside [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , and tenderly inquired what had happened to distress [her]_{2062-the matron} . ' Nothing , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} replied [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} . ' [I]_{221-mrs. corney} am [a foolish , excitable , weak creetur]_{6746-a foolish , excitable , weak creetur} . '_{[221-mrs. corney]} ' Not weak , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} retorted [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , drawing [his]_{130-mr. bumble} chair a little closer . ' Are [you]_{221-mrs. corney} [a weak creetur]_{6748-a weak creetur} , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' [We]_6749-we are [all weak creeturs]_{6750-all weak creeturs} , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} said [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , laying down a general principle . ' So [we]_6749-we are , '_{[389-the beadle]} said [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} . Nothing was said on either side , for a minute or two afterwards . By the expiration of that time , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had illustrated the position by removing [his]_{130-mr. bumble} left arm from the back of [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} 's chair , where it had previously rested , to [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} 's apron - string , round which it gradually became entwined . ' [We]_6749-we are [all weak creeturs]_{6750-all weak creeturs} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} sighed . ' Do n't sigh , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' [I]_{221-mrs. corney} ca n't help it , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} said [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} . And [she]_{221-mrs. corney} sighed again . ' This is [a very comfortable room]_{6752-a very comfortable room} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} looking round . ' [Another room]_{6754-another room} , and this , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , would be a complete thing . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' It would be too much for one , '_{[679-the lady]} murmured [the lady]_{679-the lady} . ' But not for two , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[679-the lady]} rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , in soft accents . ' Eh , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} drooped [her]_{221-mrs. corney} head , when [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} said this ; [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} drooped [his]_{389-the beadle} , to get a view of [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} 's face . [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , with great propriety , turned [her]_{221-mrs. corney} head away , and released [her]_{221-mrs. corney} hand to get at [her]_{221-mrs. corney} pocket - handkerchief ; but insensibly replaced it in that of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' The board allows [you]_{221-mrs. corney} coals , do n't [they]_6757-they , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} ? '_{[389-the beadle]} inquired [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} , affectionately pressing [her]_{221-mrs. corney} hand . ' And candles , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} replied [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , slightly returning the pressure . ' Coals , candles , and [house]_6758-house - rent free , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' Oh , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , what [an Angel]_{6759-an angel} [you]_{221-mrs. corney} are ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [The lady]_{679-the lady} was not proof against this burst of feeling . [She]_{679-the lady} sank into [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's arms ; and [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} agitation , imprinted a passionate kiss upon [her]_{679-the lady} chaste nose . ' Such porochial perfection ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , rapturously . ' [You]_{221-mrs. corney} know that [Mr. Slout]_{237-mr. slout} is worse to - night , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} fascinator]_{6760-my fascinator} ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Yes , '_{[221-mrs. corney]} replied [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , bashfully . ' [He]_{4691-that gentleman} ca n't live a week , [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} says , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} pursued [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' [He]_{4691-that gentleman} is [the master of this establishment]_{6762-the master of this establishment} ; [his]_{4691-that gentleman} death will cause a wacancy ; that wacancy must be filled up . Oh , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , what a prospect this opens ! What a opportunity for a jining of hearts and [housekeepings]_{6763-housekeepings} ! '_{[221-mrs. corney]} [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} sobbed . ' The little word ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , bending over [the bashful beauty]_{2394-the bashful beauty} . ' The one little , little , little word , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} blessed [Corney]_{221-mrs. corney}]_{6764-my blessed corney} ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' [Ye]_{221-mrs. corney} - ye - yes ! '_{[2062-the matron]} sighed out [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' One more , '_{[2062-the matron]} pursued [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} ; ' compose [your]_{221-mrs. corney} darling feelings for only one more . When is it to come off ? '_{[221-mrs. corney]} [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} twice essayed to speak : and twice failed . At length summoning up courage , [she]_{221-mrs. corney} threw [her]_{221-mrs. corney} arms around [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's neck , and said , it might be as soon as ever [he]_{130-mr. bumble} pleased , and that [he]_{130-mr. bumble} was ' a irresistible duck . '_{[221-mrs. corney]} Matters being thus amicably and satisfactorily arranged , the contract was solemnly ratified in another teacupful of the peppermint mixture ; which was rendered the more necessary , by the flutter and agitation of [the lady]_{679-the lady} 's spirits . While it was being disposed of , [she]_{221-mrs. corney} acquainted [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} with [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} 's decease . ' Very good , '_{[4691-that gentleman]} said [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} , sipping [his]_{4691-that gentleman} peppermint ; ' [I]_{4691-that gentleman} 'll call at [Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} 's as [I]_{4691-that gentleman} go [home]_4804-home , and tell [him]_{130-mr. bumble} to send to - morrow morning . Was it that as frightened [you]_{679-the lady} , [love]_6766-love ? '_{[4691-that gentleman]} ' It was n't anything particular , [dear]_769-dear , '_{[679-the lady]} said [the lady]_{679-the lady} evasively . ' It must have been something , love , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} urged [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' Wo n't [you]_{130-mr. bumble} tell [your]_{130-mr. bumble} own B. ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Not now , '_{[679-the lady]} rejoined [the lady]_{679-the lady} ; ' one of these days . After [we]_2403-we 're_{[679-the lady]} married , [dear]_769-dear . ' '_[769-dear] After [we]_2403-we 're married ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' It was n't any impudence from any of [them]_2405-them [male paupers]_{6768-male paupers} as - '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' No , no , love ! '_{[679-the lady]} interposed [the lady]_{679-the lady} , hastily . ' If [I]_{130-mr. bumble} thought it was , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} continued [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; ' if [I]_{130-mr. bumble} thought as any one of ['em]_{2405-them[130-mr. bumble]} had dared to lift [his]_{130-mr. bumble} wulgar eyes to that lovely countenance - ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [They]_2405-them would n't have dared to do it , love , ' responded [the lady]_{679-the lady} . '_[2405-them] [They]_2405-them had better not ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , clenching [his]_{130-mr. bumble} fist . '_[2405-them] Let [me]_0-i see [any man , porochial or extra - porochial]_{2406-any man , porochial or extra - porochial} , as would presume to do it ; and [I]_0-i can tell [him]_{2406-any man , porochial or extra - porochial} that [he]_{2406-any man , porochial or extra - porochial} would n't do it a second time ! ' Unembellished by any violence of gesticulation , this might have seemed no very high compliment to [the lady]_{679-the lady} 's charms ; but , as [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} accompanied the threat with many warlike gestures , [she]_{679-the lady} was much touched with this proof of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} devotion , and protested , with great admiration , that [he]_{130-mr. bumble} was indeed a dove . The dove then turned up [his]_{130-mr. bumble} coat - collar , and put on [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cocked hat ; and , having exchanged a long and affectionate embrace with [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} future partner]_{6771-his future partner} , once again braved the cold wind of the night : merely pausing , for a few minutes , in [[the male paupers]_{6772-the male paupers} '_{[2406-any man , porochial or extra - porochial]} ward]_{6773-the male paupers ' ward} , to abuse [them]_2405-them a little , with the view of satisfying [himself]_0-i that [he]_0-i could fill [the office of [workhouse - master]_{2408-workhouse - master}]_{2407-the office of workhouse - master} with needful acerbity . Assured of [his]_0-i qualifications , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} left [the building]_{644-the building} with a light heart , and bright visions of [his]_0-i future promotion : which served to occupy [his]_0-i mind until [he]_0-i reached [the shop of [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker}]_{2410-the shop of the undertaker} . Now , [Mr.]_2412-mr. and [Mrs. Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} having gone out to tea and supper : and [Noah Claypole]_134-noah not being at any time disposed to take upon [himself]_134-noah a greater amount of physical exertion than is necessary to a convenient performance of the two functions of eating and drinking , [the shop]_{675-the shop} was not closed , although it was past the usual hour of shutting - up . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} tapped with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} cane on the counter several times ; but , attracting no attention , and beholding a light shining through the glass - window of [the little parlour at the back of [the shop]_{675-the shop}]_{2414-the little parlour at the back of the shop} , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} made bold to peep in and see what was going forward ; and when [he]_{130-mr. bumble} saw what was going forward , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} was not a little surprised . The cloth was laid for supper ; the table was covered with bread and butter , plates and glasses ; a porter - pot and a wine - bottle . At the upper end of the table , [Mr. Noah Claypole]_134-noah lolled negligently in an easy - chair , with [his]_134-noah legs thrown over one of the arms : an open clasp - knife in one hand , and a mass of buttered bread in the other . Close beside [him]_134-noah stood [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , opening oysters from a barrel : which [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah condescended to swallow , with remarkable avidity . A more than ordinary redness in the region of [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} 's nose , and a kind of fixed wink in [his]_134-noah right eye , denoted that [he]_134-noah was in a slight degree intoxicated ; these symptoms were confirmed by the intense relish with which [he]_134-noah took [his]_134-noah oysters , for which nothing but a strong appreciation of their cooling properties , in cases of internal fever , could have sufficiently accounted . ' Here 's [a delicious fat one]_{6774-a delicious fat one} , [Noah]_134-noah , [dear]_769-dear ! '_{[158-charlotte]} said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ; ' try [him]_134-noah , do ; only this one . '_{[158-charlotte]} ' What a delicious thing is a oyster ! '_[134-noah] remarked [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah , after [he]_134-noah had swallowed it . ' What a pity it is , a number of 'em_{[158-charlotte]} should ever make [you]_{158-charlotte} feel uncomfortable ; is n't it , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ? ' '_{[158-charlotte]} It 's quite a cruelty , ' said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . '_{[158-charlotte]} So it is , ' acquiesced [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . '_{[158-charlotte]} An't [yer]_134-noah fond of oysters ? ' '_[134-noah] Not overmuch , ' replied [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i like to see [you]_134-noah eat 'em , [Noah]_134-noah dear , better than eating 'em_{[158-charlotte]} [myself]_0-i . ' '_[0-i] Lor ! ' said [Noah]_134-noah , reflectively ; '_[0-i] how queer ! ' '_[0-i] Have another , ' said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . '_[0-i] Here 's [one with such a beautiful , delicate beard]_{2417-one with such a beautiful , delicate beard} ! ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't manage any more , ' said [Noah]_134-noah . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm very sorry . Come here , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , and [I]_{130-mr. bumble} 'll kiss [yer]_134-noah . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' What ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , bursting into [the room]_{432-the room} . ' Say that again , [sir]_4564-sir . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} uttered a scream , and hid [her]_{158-charlotte} face in [her]_{158-charlotte} apron . [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah , without making any further change in [his]_134-noah position than suffering [his]_134-noah legs to reach the ground , gazed at the beadle in drunken terror . ' Say it again , [you]_4564-sir wile , [owdacious fellow]_{6777-owdacious fellow} ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' How dare [you]_{130-mr. bumble} mention such a thing , [sir]_4564-sir ? And how dare [you]_{130-mr. bumble} encourage [him]_4564-sir , [[you]_4564-sir insolent minx]_{6779-you insolent minx} ? Kiss [her]_4564-sir ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} exclaimed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , in strong indignation . ' Faugh ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' [I]_134-noah did n't mean to do it ! '_[134-noah] said [Noah]_134-noah , blubbering . ' [She]_4564-sir 's always a - kissing of [me]_134-noah , whether [I]_134-noah like it , or not . '_[134-noah] ' Oh , [Noah]_134-noah , '_{[158-charlotte]} cried [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , reproachfully . ' [Yer]_4564-sir are ; [yer]_4564-sir know [yer]_4564-sir are ! '_[134-noah] retorted [Noah]_134-noah . ' [She]_4564-sir 's always a - doin' of it , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [sir]_4564-sir ; [she]_4564-sir chucks [me]_134-noah under the chin , please , [sir]_4564-sir ; and makes all manner of love ! '_[134-noah] ' Silence ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} cried [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , sternly . ' Take [yourself]_134-noah [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am . [Noah]_134-noah , [you]_134-noah shut up [the shop]_{675-the shop} ; say another word till [[your]_134-noah master]_{865-your master} comes [home]_4804-home , at [your]_134-noah peril ; and , when [he]_{865-your master} does come [home]_4804-home , tell [him]_{865-your master} that [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} said [he]_{865-your master} was to send [a old woman]_{6788-a old woman} 's shell after breakfast to - morrow morning . Do [you]_134-noah hear [sir]_4564-sir ? Kissing ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} cried [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , holding up [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hands . ' The sin and wickedness of [the lower orders in [this porochial district]_{6791-this porochial district}]_{6790-the lower orders in this porochial district} is frightful ! If [Parliament]_{238-parliament} do n't take [their]_6792-their abominable courses under consideration , [this country]_{6793-this country} 's ruined , and the character of [the peasantry]_{6794-the peasantry} gone for ever ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} With these words , [the beadle]_{389-the beadle} strode , with a lofty and gloomy air , from [[the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's premises]_{2421-the undertaker 's premises} . And now that [we]_2422-we have accompanied [him]_2423-him so far on [[his]_2423-him road [home]_4804-home]_{2424-his road home} , and have made all necessary preparations for [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} 's funeral , let [us]_2422-we set on foot a few inquires after [young Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , and ascertain whether [he]_2423-him be still lying in [the ditch where [Toby Crackit]_209-toby left [him]_2423-him]_{2427-the ditch where toby crackit left him} . CHAPTER XXVIII LOOKS AFTER [OLIVER]_123-oliver , AND PROCEEDS WITH [HIS]_2423-him ADVENTURES ' Wolves tear [your]_135-monks throats ! '_[135-monks] muttered [Sikes]_135-monks , grinding [his]_135-monks teeth . ' [I]_135-monks wish [I]_135-monks was among some of [you]_135-monks ; [you]_135-monks 'd howl [the hoarser]_{6795-the hoarser} for it . '_[135-monks] As [Sikes]_135-monks growled forth this imprecation , with the most desperate ferocity that [his]_135-monks desperate nature was capable of , [he]_135-monks rested the body of [the wounded boy]_{2428-the wounded boy} across [his]_135-monks bended knee ; and turned [his]_135-monks head , for an instant , to look back at [[his]_135-monks pursuers]_{5303-his pursuers} . There was little to be made out , in the mist and darkness ; but the loud shouting of [men]_416-men vibrated through the air , and the barking of the neighbouring dogs , roused by the sound of the alarm bell , resounded in every direction . ' Stop , [you]_209-toby white - livered hound ! '_{[1469-the robber]} cried [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , shouting after [Toby Crackit]_209-toby , who , making the best use of [his]_209-toby long legs , was already ahead . ' Stop ! '_{[1469-the robber]} The repetition of the word , brought [Toby]_209-toby to a dead stand - still . For [he]_209-toby was not quite satisfied that [he]_209-toby was beyond the range of pistol - shot ; and [Sikes]_135-monks was in no mood to be played with . ' Bear a hand with [the boy]_{437-the boy} , '_[135-monks] cried [Sikes]_135-monks , beckoning furiously to [his]_135-monks confederate . ' Come back ! '_[209-toby] [Toby]_209-toby made a show of returning ; but ventured , in a low voice , broken for want of breath , to intimate considerable reluctance as [he]_209-toby came slowly along . ' Quicker ! '_[135-monks] cried [Sikes]_135-monks , laying [the boy]_{437-the boy} in a dry ditch at [his]_209-toby feet , and drawing a pistol from [his]_135-monks pocket . ' Do n't play booty with [me]_135-monks . '_[135-monks] At this moment the noise grew louder . [Sikes]_135-monks , again looking round , could discern that [the men who had given chase]_{2433-the men who had given chase} were already climbing the gate of [the field in which [he]_135-monks stood]_{2434-the field in which he stood} ; and that a couple of dogs were some paces in advance of [them]_{2433-the men who had given chase} . ' It 's all up , [Bill]_161-sikes ! '_[209-toby] cried [Toby]_209-toby ; ' drop [the kid]_{6219-the kid} , and show 'em_[209-toby] [your]_135-monks heels . ' With this parting advice , [Mr. Crackit]_209-toby , preferring the chance of being shot by [[his]_209-toby friend]_{839-his friend} , to the certainty of being taken by [[his]_209-toby enemies]_{6799-his enemies} , fairly turned tail , and darted off at full speed . [Sikes]_161-sikes clenched [his]_161-sikes teeth ; took one look around ; threw over the prostrate form of [Oliver]_123-oliver , the cape in which [he]_135-monks had been hurriedly muffled ; ran along the front of the hedge , as if to distract the attention of [those behind]_{6800-those behind} , from the spot where [the boy]_{437-the boy} lay ; paused , for a second , before another hedge which met it at right angles ; and whirling [his]_135-monks pistol high into the air , cleared it at a bound , and was gone . '_[209-toby] Ho , ho , there ! ' cried [a tremulous voice in the rear]_{6802-a tremulous voice in the rear} . '_[209-toby] [Pincher]_239-pincher ! [Neptune]_240-neptune ! Come here , come here ! ' The dogs , who , in common with [[their]_6803-their masters]_{5774-their masters} , seemed to have no particular relish for the sport in which [they]_6803-their were engaged , readily answered to the command . [Three men]_{6805-three men} , who had by this time advanced some distance into [the field]_{6806-the field} , stopped to take counsel together . '_[0-i] [My]_0-i advice , or , leastways , [I]_0-i should say , [my]_0-i orders , is , ' said [the fattest man of the party]_{6807-the fattest man of the party} , '_[2435-we] that [we]_2435-we ' mediately go [home]_4804-home again . '_{[2436-a shorter man]} ' [I]_{2436-a shorter man} am agreeable to anything which is agreeable to [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , '_{[2436-a shorter man]} said [a shorter man]_{2436-a shorter man} ; who was by no means of a slim figure , and who was very pale in the face , and very polite : as [frightened men]_{2437-frightened men} frequently are . ' [I]_{2436-a shorter man} should n't wish to appear ill - mannered , [gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} , '_{[2436-a shorter man]} said the third , who had called the dogs back , ' [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ought to know . '_{[2436-a shorter man]} ' Certainly , '_{[2438-the shorter man]} replied [the shorter man]_{2438-the shorter man} ; ' and whatever [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} says , it is n't [our]_2435-we place to contradict [him]_{241-mr. giles} . No , no , [I]_{2438-the shorter man} know [my]_{2438-the shorter man} sitiwation ! Thank [my]_{2438-the shorter man} stars , [I]_{2438-the shorter man} know [my]_{2438-the shorter man} sitiwation . '_{[2438-the shorter man]} To tell the truth , [the little man]_{6557-the little man} did seem to know [his]_{6557-the little man} situation , and to know perfectly well that it was by no means a desirable one ; for [his]_{6557-the little man} teeth chattered in [his]_{6557-the little man} head as [he]_{6557-the little man} spoke . ' [You]_242-brittles are afraid , [Brittles]_242-brittles , '_{[241-mr. giles]} said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . ' [I]_242-brittles an't , '_{[242-brittles]} said [Brittles]_242-brittles . ' [You]_242-brittles are , '_{[241-mr. giles]} said [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . ' [You]_242-brittles 're_{[241-mr. giles]} a falsehood , [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , ' said [Brittles]_242-brittles . '_{[241-mr. giles]} [You]_2440-you 're a lie , [Brittles]_242-brittles , '_{[241-mr. giles]} said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . Now , these four retorts arose from [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} 's taunt ; and [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} 's taunt had arisen from [his]_{241-mr. giles} indignation at having the responsibility of going [home]_4804-home again , imposed upon [himself]_{241-mr. giles} under cover of a compliment . [The third man]_{2442-the third man} brought the dispute to a close , most philosophically . ' [I]_{2442-the third man} 'll tell [you]_242-brittles what it is , [gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} , '_{[2442-the third man]} said [he]_{2442-the third man} , ' [we]_{1328-gentlemen} 're_{[2442-the third man]} all afraid . ' '_{[2442-the third man]} Speak for [yourself]_{241-mr. giles} , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , who was the palest of [the party]_{6050-the party} . '_{[2442-the third man]} So [I]_0-i do , ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} . '_[0-i] It 's natural and proper to be afraid , under such circumstances . [I]_0-i am . ' '_[0-i] So am [I]_0-i , ' said [Brittles]_242-brittles ; '_[0-i] only there 's no call to tell [a man]_{469-a man} [he]_{469-a man} is , so bounceably . ' These frank admissions softened [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , who at once owned that [he]_{241-mr. giles} was afraid ; upon which , [they]_{1328-gentlemen} [all three]_{1560-all three} faced about , and ran back again with the completest unanimity , until [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} who had the shortest wind of the party , as was encumbered with a pitchfork most handsomely insisted on stopping , to make an apology for [his]_{241-mr. giles} hastiness of speech . '_{[469-a man]} But it 's wonderful , ' said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , when [he]_0-i had explained , '_{[469-a man]} what [a man]_{469-a man} will do , when [his]_{469-a man} blood is up . [I]_0-i should have committed murder - [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i should - if [we]_2446-we 'd caught one of [them]_2447-them rascals . ' As [the other two]_{2016-the other two} were impressed with a similar presentiment ; and as [their]_{2016-the other two} blood , like [his]_{241-mr. giles} , had all gone down again ; some speculation ensued upon the cause of this sudden change in [their]_{2016-the other two} temperament . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i know what it was , ' said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ; '_[0-i] it was the gate . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i should n't wonder if it was , ' exclaimed [Brittles]_242-brittles , catching at the idea . '_[0-i] [You]_2448-you may depend upon it , ' said [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , '_[2448-you] that that gate stopped the flow of the excitement . [I]_0-i felt all mine suddenly going away , as [I]_0-i was climbing over [it]_2449-it . ' By a remarkable coincidence , [the other two]_{2016-the other two} had been visited with the same unpleasant sensation at that precise moment . It was quite obvious , therefore , that it was the gate ; especially as there was no doubt regarding the time at which the change had taken place , because [all three]_{1560-all three} remembered that [they]_{1560-all three} had come in sight of [the robbers]_{6817-the robbers} at the instant of its occurance . This dialogue was held between [the two men who had surprised [the burglars]_{6819-the burglars}]_{6818-the two men who had surprised the burglars} , and [a travelling tinker who had been sleeping in [an outhouse]_{6821-an outhouse} , and who had been roused , together with [[his]_{241-mr. giles} two mongrel curs]_{6822-his two mongrel curs}]_{6820-a travelling tinker who had been sleeping in an outhouse , and who had been roused , together with his two mongrel curs} , to join in the pursuit . [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} acted in the double capacity of [butler]_6823-butler and [steward]_6824-steward to [the old lady of [the mansion]_{6826-the mansion}]_{6825-the old lady of the mansion} ; [Brittles]_242-brittles was [a lad of all - work]_{6827-a lad of all - work} : who , having entered [her]_{6825-the old lady of the mansion} service [a mere child]_{928-a mere child} , was treated as [a promising young boy]_{6829-a promising young boy} still , though [he]_242-brittles was something past thirty . Encouraging [each other]_{507-each other} with such converse as this ; but , keeping very close together , notwithstanding , and looking apprehensively round , whenever a fresh gust rattled through the boughs ; [the three men]_{6831-the three men} hurried back to a tree , behind which [they]_{6831-the three men} had left [their]_{6831-the three men} lantern , lest its light should inform [the thieves]_{5400-the thieves} in what direction to fire . Catching up the light , [they]_{6831-the three men} made the best of [their]_{6831-the three men} way [home]_4804-home , at a good round trot ; and long after [their]_{6831-the three men} dusky forms had ceased to be discernible , the light might have been seen twinkling and dancing in the distance , like some exhalation of the damp and gloomy atmosphere through which it was swiftly borne . The air grew colder , as day came slowly on ; and the mist rolled along the ground like a dense cloud of smoke . The grass was wet ; [the pathways]_{6834-the pathways} , and low places , were all mire and water ; the damp breath of an unwholesome wind went languidly by , with a hollow moaning . Still , [Oliver]_123-oliver lay motionless and insensible on the spot where [Sikes]_161-sikes had left [him]_123-oliver . Morning drew on apace . The air become more sharp and piercing , as its first dull hue - the death of night , rather than the birth of day - glimmered faintly in the sky . The objects which had looked dim and terrible in the darkness , grew more and more defined , and gradually resolved into their familiar shapes . The rain came down , thick and fast , and pattered noisily among the leafless bushes . But , [Oliver]_123-oliver felt it not , as it beat against [him]_123-oliver ; for [he]_123-oliver still lay stretched , helpless and unconscious , on [his]_123-oliver bed of clay . At length , a low cry of pain broke the stillness that prevailed ; and uttering it , [the boy]_{437-the boy} awoke . [His]_{437-the boy} left arm , rudely bandaged in a shawl , hung heavy and useless at [his]_{437-the boy} side ; the bandage was saturated with blood . [He]_{437-the boy} was so weak , that [he]_{437-the boy} could scarcely raise [himself]_{437-the boy} into a sitting posture ; when [he]_{437-the boy} had done so , [he]_{437-the boy} looked feebly round for help , and groaned with pain . Trembling in every joint , from cold and exhaustion , [he]_{437-the boy} made an effort to stand upright ; but , shuddering from head to foot , fell prostrate on [the ground]_{6266-the ground} . After a short return of the stupor in which [he]_{437-the boy} had been so long plunged , [Oliver]_123-oliver : urged by a creeping sickness at [his]_{437-the boy} heart , which seemed to warn [him]_{437-the boy} that if [he]_{437-the boy} lay there , [he]_{437-the boy} must surely die : got upon [his]_{437-the boy} feet , and essayed to walk . [His]_{437-the boy} head was dizzy , and [he]_{437-the boy} staggered to and fro like [a drunken man]_{6837-a drunken man} . But [he]_{437-the boy} kept up , nevertheless , and , with [his]_{437-the boy} head drooping languidly on [his]_{437-the boy} breast , went stumbling onward , [he]_{437-the boy} knew not whither . And now , hosts of bewildering and confused ideas came crowding on [his]_{437-the boy} mind . [He]_{437-the boy} seemed to be still walking between [Sikes]_161-sikes and [Crackit]_209-toby , who were angrily disputing - for the very words [they]_6838-them said , sounded in [his]_{437-the boy} ears ; and when [he]_{437-the boy} caught [his]_{437-the boy} own attention , as it were , by making some violent effort to save [himself]_{437-the boy} from falling , [he]_{437-the boy} found that [he]_{437-the boy} was talking to [them]_6838-them . Then , [he]_{437-the boy} was alone with [Sikes]_161-sikes , plodding on as on the previous day ; and as [shadowy people]_{6839-shadowy people} passed [them]_6838-them , [he]_{437-the boy} felt [the robber]_{1469-the robber} 's grasp upon [his]_{437-the boy} wrist . Suddenly , [he]_{437-the boy} started back at the report of firearms ; there rose into the air , loud cries and shouts ; lights gleamed before [his]_{437-the boy} eyes ; all was noise and tumult , as some unseen hand bore [him]_{437-the boy} hurriedly away . Through all these rapid visions , there ran an undefined , uneasy consciousness of pain , which wearied and tormented [him]_{437-the boy} incessantly . Thus [he]_{437-the boy} staggered on , creeping , almost mechanically , between the bars of gates , or through hedge - gaps as they came in [his]_{437-the boy} way , until [he]_{437-the boy} reached [a road]_{6327-a road} . Here the rain began to fall so heavily , that it roused [him]_{437-the boy} . [He]_{437-the boy} looked about , and saw that at no great distance there was [a house]_{1941-a house} , which perhaps [he]_{437-the boy} could reach . Pitying [his]_{437-the boy} condition , [they]_{6839-shadowy people} might have compassion on [him]_{437-the boy} ; and if [they]_{6839-shadowy people} did not , it would be better , [he]_{437-the boy} thought , to die near [human beings]_{6843-human beings} , than in [the lonely open fields]_{6844-the lonely open fields} . [He]_{437-the boy} summoned up all [his]_{437-the boy} strength for one last trial , and bent [his]_{437-the boy} faltering steps towards [it]_{1941-a house} . As [he]_{437-the boy} drew nearer to [this house]_{1458-this house} , a feeling come over [him]_{437-the boy} that [he]_{437-the boy} had seen [it]_{1458-this house} before . [He]_{437-the boy} remembered nothing of [its]_{1458-this house} details ; but the shape and aspect of [the building]_{644-the building} seemed familiar to [him]_{437-the boy} . That garden wall ! On the grass inside , [he]_{437-the boy} had fallen on [his]_{437-the boy} knees last night , and prayed [the two men]_{2011-the two men} 's mercy . It was [the very house]_{6848-the very house} [they]_{2011-the two men} had attempted to rob . [Oliver]_123-oliver felt such fear come over [him]_123-oliver when [he]_123-oliver recognised [the place]_{4925-the place} , that , for the instant , [he]_123-oliver forgot the agony of [his]_123-oliver wound , and thought only of flight . Flight ! [He]_123-oliver could scarcely stand : and if [he]_123-oliver were in full possession of all the best powers of [his]_123-oliver slight and youthful frame , whither could [he]_123-oliver fly ? [He]_123-oliver pushed against the garden - gate ; it was unlocked , and swung open on [its]_{1458-this house} hinges . [He]_123-oliver tottered across [the lawn]_{6113-the lawn} ; climbed the steps ; knocked faintly at the door ; and , [his]_123-oliver whole strength failing [him]_123-oliver , sunk down against one of the pillars of [the little portico]_{6851-the little portico} . It happened that about this time , [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , [Brittles]_242-brittles , and [the tinker]_{6852-the tinker} , were recruiting [themselves]_{6853-themselves} , after the fatigues and terrors of the night , with tea and sundries , in [the kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} . Not that it was [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} 's habit to admit to too great familiarity [the humbler servants]_{6855-the humbler servants} : towards whom it was rather [his]_{241-mr. giles} wo nt to deport [himself]_{241-mr. giles} with a lofty affability , which , while it gratified , could not fail to remind [them]_{6855-the humbler servants} of [his]_{241-mr. giles} superior position in [society]_855-society . But , death , fires , and burglary , make [all men]_{6857-all men} equals ; so [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} sat with [his]_{241-mr. giles} legs stretched out before the kitchen fender , leaning [his]_{241-mr. giles} left arm on the table , while , with [his]_{241-mr. giles} right , [he]_{241-mr. giles} illustrated a circumstantial and minute account of the robbery , to which [[his]_{241-mr. giles} bearers]_{6858-his bearers} but especially [the cook]_{6859-the cook} and [housemaid , who were of the party]_{6860-housemaid , who were of the party} listened with breathless interest . '_[0-i] It was about half - past two , ' said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , '_[0-i] or [I]_0-i would n't swear that it might n't have been a little nearer three , when [I]_0-i woke up , and , turning round in [my]_0-i bed , as it might be so , here [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} turned round in [his]_{241-mr. giles} chair , and pulled the corner of the table - cloth over [him]_{241-mr. giles} to imitate bed - clothes , [I]_0-i fancied [I]_0-i heerd a noise . ' At this point of the narrative [the cook]_{6859-the cook} turned pale , and asked [the housemaid]_{6862-the housemaid} to shut the door : who asked [Brittles]_242-brittles , who asked [the tinker , who pretended not to hear]_{6863-the tinker , who pretended not to hear} . '_[0-i] - Heerd a noise , ' continued [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i says , at first , " This is illusion " ; and was composing [myself]_0-i off to sleep , when [I]_0-i heerd the noise again , distinct . ' '_[0-i] What sort of a noise ? ' asked [the cook]_{6859-the cook} . '_[0-i] A kind of a busting noise , ' replied [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , looking round [him]_{6859-the cook} . '_[0-i] More like the noise of powdering a iron bar on a nutmeg - grater , ' suggested [Brittles]_242-brittles . '_[0-i] It was , when [you]_2450-you heerd it , [sir]_4564-sir , ' rejoined [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ; '_[2450-you] but , at this time , it had a busting sound . [I]_0-i turned down the clothes ' ; continued [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , rolling back the table - cloth , '_[0-i] sat up in bed ; and listened . ' [The cook]_{6859-the cook} and [housemaid]_{6866-housemaid} simultaneously ejaculated '_[0-i] Lor ! ' and drew [their]_6867-their chairs closer together . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i heerd it now , quite apparent , ' resumed [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . '_[0-i] " [Somebody]_{5443-somebody} , " [I]_0-i says , " is forcing of a door , or window ; what 's to be done ? [I]_0-i 'll call up [that poor lad]_{2453-that poor lad} , [Brittles]_242-brittles , and save [him]_{2453-that poor lad} from being murdered in [his]_{2453-that poor lad} bed ; or [his]_{2453-that poor lad} throat , " [I]_0-i says , " may be cut from [his]_{2453-that poor lad} right ear to [his]_{2453-that poor lad} left , without [his]_{2453-that poor lad} ever knowing it . " ' Here , all eyes were turned upon [Brittles]_242-brittles , who fixed [his]_242-brittles upon [the speaker]_{5548-the speaker} , and stared at [him]_242-brittles , with [his]_242-brittles mouth wide open , and [his]_242-brittles face expressive of the most unmitigated horror . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i tossed off the clothes , ' said [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , throwing away the table - cloth , and looking very hard at [the cook]_{6859-the cook} and [housemaid]_{6866-housemaid} , '_[0-i] got softly out of bed ; drew on a pair of - ' '_{[2454-ladies present]} [Ladies present]_{2454-ladies present} , [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , ' murmured [the tinker]_{6852-the tinker} . '_{[241-mr. giles]} - Of shoes , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , turning upon [him]_{6852-the tinker} , and laying great emphasis on the word ; '_{[241-mr. giles]} seized the loaded pistol that always goes [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} with the plate - basket ; and walked on tiptoes to [[his]_{2453-that poor lad} room]_{2457-his room} . " [Brittles]_242-brittles , " [I]_0-i says , when [I]_0-i had woke [him]_{2453-that poor lad} , " do n't be frightened ! " ' '_[0-i] So [you]_0-i did , ' observed [Brittles]_242-brittles , in a low voice . '_[0-i] " [We]_2458-we 're [dead men]_{5169-dead men} , [I]_{241-mr. giles} think , [Brittles]_242-brittles , " [I]_{241-mr. giles} says , '_{[241-mr. giles]} continued [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ; ' " but do n't be frightened . " '_{[241-mr. giles]} ' Was [he]_{2453-that poor lad} frightened ? '_{[6859-the cook]} asked [the cook]_{6859-the cook} . ' Not a bit of it , '_{[241-mr. giles]} replied [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . ' [He]_{2453-that poor lad} was as firm - ah ! pretty near as firm as [I]_{241-mr. giles} was . '_{[241-mr. giles]} ' [I]_{241-mr. giles} should have died at once , [I]_{241-mr. giles} 'm_{[241-mr. giles]} sure , if it had been [me]_0-i , ' observed [the housemaid]_{6862-the housemaid} . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i 're [a woman]_{6715-a woman} , '_{[242-brittles]} retorted [Brittles]_242-brittles , plucking up a little . ' [Brittles]_242-brittles is right , '_{[241-mr. giles]} said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , nodding [his]_{241-mr. giles} head , approvingly ; ' from [a woman]_{6715-a woman} , nothing else was to be expected . [We]_6876-we , being [men]_416-men , took a dark lantern that was standing on [Brittle]_243-brittle 's hob , and groped [our]_6876-we way [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} in the pitch dark , - as it might be so . '_{[241-mr. giles]} [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} had risen from [his]_{241-mr. giles} seat , and taken two steps with [his]_{241-mr. giles} eyes shut , to accompany [his]_{241-mr. giles} description with appropriate action , when [he]_{241-mr. giles} started violently , in common with [the rest of [the company]_{1053-the company}]_{2460-the rest of the company} , and hurried back to [his]_{241-mr. giles} chair . [The cook and housemaid]_{2462-the cook and housemaid} screamed . ' It was a knock , '_{[241-mr. giles]} said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , assuming perfect serenity . ' Open the door , [somebody]_{5443-somebody} . '_{[241-mr. giles]} [Nobody]_354-nobody moved . ' It seems a strange sort of a thing , a knock coming at such a time in the morning , '_{[241-mr. giles]} said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , surveying the pale faces which surrounded [him]_{241-mr. giles} , and looking very blank [himself]_{241-mr. giles} ; ' but the door must be opened . Do [you]_{5443-somebody} hear , [somebody]_{5443-somebody} ? '_{[241-mr. giles]} [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , as [he]_{241-mr. giles} spoke , looked at [Brittles]_242-brittles ; but [that young man]_{2464-that young man} , being naturally modest , probably considered [himself]_{2464-that young man} [nobody]_354-nobody , and so held that the inquiry could not have any application to [him]_{2464-that young man} ; at all events , [he]_{2464-that young man} tendered no reply . [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} directed an appealing glance at [the tinker]_{6852-the tinker} ; but [he]_{6852-the tinker} had suddenly fallen asleep . [The women]_{6104-the women} were out of the question . ' If [Brittles]_242-brittles would rather open the door , in the presence of [witnesses]_{6881-witnesses} , '_{[241-mr. giles]} said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , after a short silence , ' [I]_{241-mr. giles} am ready to make one . '_{[241-mr. giles]} ' So am [I]_{6852-the tinker} , '_{[6852-the tinker]} said [the tinker]_{6852-the tinker} , waking up , as suddenly as [he]_{6852-the tinker} had fallen asleep . [Brittles]_242-brittles capitulated on these terms ; and [the party]_{6050-the party} being somewhat re - assured by the discovery made on throwing open the shutters that it was now broad day , took [their]_{6050-the party} way [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} ; with the dogs in front . [The two women , who were afraid to stay below]_{2471-the two women , who were afraid to stay below} , brought up the rear . By the advice of [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , [they]_{6050-the party} all talked very loud , to warn [any evil - disposed person outside]_{2472-any evil - disposed person outside} , that [they]_{6050-the party} were strong in numbers ; and by a master - stoke of policy , originating in the brain of [the same ingenious gentleman]_{2473-the same ingenious gentleman} , the dogs ' tails were well pinched , in [the hall]_{536-the hall} , to make them bark savagely . These precautions having been taken , [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} held on fast by [the tinker]_{6852-the tinker} 's arm to prevent [his]_{6852-the tinker} running away , as [he]_{241-mr. giles} pleasantly said , and gave the word of command to open the door . [Brittles]_242-brittles obeyed ; [the group]_{6586-the group} , peeping timorously over [each other]_{507-each other} 's shoulders , beheld no more formidable object than [poor little [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver , speechless and exhausted , who raised [his]_123-oliver heavy eyes , and mutely solicited [their]_{6586-the group} compassion]_123-oliver . '_{[4668-a boy]} [A boy]_{4668-a boy} ! ' exclaimed [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , valiantly , pushing [the tinker into the background]_{6886-the tinker into the background} . '_{[4668-a boy]} What 's the matter with the - eh ? - Why - [Brittles]_242-brittles - look here - do n't [you]_242-brittles know ? ' [Brittles]_242-brittles , who had got behind the door to open it , no sooner saw [Oliver]_123-oliver , than [he]_242-brittles uttered a loud cry . [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , seizing [the boy]_{437-the boy} by one leg and one arm fortunately not the broken limb lugged [him]_{437-the boy} straight into [the hall]_{536-the hall} , and deposited [him]_{437-the boy} at full length on the floor thereof . '_{[242-brittles]} Here [he]_{4668-a boy} is ! ' bawled [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , calling in a state of great excitement , up the staircase ; '_{[4668-a boy]} here 's [one of [the thieves]_{5400-the thieves}]_{2475-one of the thieves} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ! Here 's [a thief]_{1614-a thief} , [miss]_2479-miss ! Wounded , [miss]_2479-miss ! [I]_0-i shot [him]_{4668-a boy} , [miss]_2479-miss ; and [Brittles]_242-brittles held the light . ' '_{[242-brittles]} - In a lantern , [miss]_2479-miss , ' cried [Brittles]_242-brittles , applying one hand to the side of [his]_242-brittles mouth , so that [his]_242-brittles voice might travel the better . [The two women - servants]_{6889-the two women - servants} ran [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} to carry the intelligence that [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} had captured [a robber]_{6891-a robber} ; and [the tinker]_{6852-the tinker} busied [himself]_{6852-the tinker} in endeavouring to restore [Oliver]_123-oliver , lest [he]_123-oliver should die before [he]_123-oliver could be hanged . In the midst of all this noise and commotion , there was heard a sweet female voice , which quelled it in an instant . '_{[241-mr. giles]} [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ! ' whispered the voice from the stair - head . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm [here]_351-here , [miss]_2479-miss , '_{[241-mr. giles]} replied [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . ' Do n't be frightened , [miss]_2479-miss ; [I]_{241-mr. giles} ai n't much injured . [He]_123-oliver did n't make a very desperate resistance , [miss]_2479-miss ! [I]_{241-mr. giles} was soon too many for [him]_123-oliver . '_{[241-mr. giles]} ' Hush ! '_{[5568-the young lady]} replied [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} ; ' [you]_0-i frighten [[my]_{5568-the young lady} aunt]_{6897-my aunt} as much as [the thieves]_{5400-the thieves} did . Is [the poor creature]_{6899-the poor creature} much hurt ? '_{[5568-the young lady]} ' Wounded desperate , [miss]_2479-miss , '_{[241-mr. giles]} replied [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , with indescribable complacency . ' [He]_123-oliver looks as if [he]_123-oliver was [a - going]_{6901-a - going} , [miss]_2479-miss , '_{[242-brittles]} bawled [Brittles]_242-brittles , in the same manner as before . ' Would n't [you]_2479-miss like to come and look at [him]_123-oliver , [miss]_2479-miss , in case [he]_123-oliver should ? '_{[242-brittles]} ' Hush , pray ; there 's [a good man]_{6904-a good man} ! '_{[679-the lady]} rejoined [the lady]_{679-the lady} . ' Wait quietly only one instant , while [I]_{679-the lady} speak to [aunt]_6905-aunt . '_{[679-the lady]} With a footstep as soft and gentle as the voice , [the speaker]_{5548-the speaker} tripped away . [She]_{679-the lady} soon returned , with the direction that [the wounded person]_{2486-the wounded person} was to be carried , carefully , [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} to [[Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} 's room]_{2488-mr. giles 's room} ; and that [Brittles]_242-brittles was to saddle the pony and betake [himself]_242-brittles instantly to [Chertsey]_42-chertsey : from which place , [he]_242-brittles was to despatch , with all speed , [a constable]_{2489-a constable} and [doctor]_5010-doctor . ' But wo n't [you]_{679-the lady} take one look at [him]_123-oliver , first , [miss]_2479-miss ? '_{[241-mr. giles]} asked [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , with as much pride as if [Oliver]_123-oliver were some bird of rare plumage , that [he]_{241-mr. giles} had skilfully brought down . ' Not one little peep , [miss]_2479-miss ? '_{[241-mr. giles]} ' Not now , for [the world]_{4589-the world} , '_{[5568-the young lady]} replied [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} . ' [Poor fellow]_{863-poor fellow} ! Oh ! treat [him]_123-oliver kindly , [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} for [my]_{5568-the young lady} sake ! '_{[5568-the young lady]} [The old servant]_{2492-the old servant} looked up at [the speaker]_{5548-the speaker} , as [she]_{5548-the speaker} turned away , with a glance as proud and admiring as if [she]_{5548-the speaker} had been [[his]_{2492-the old servant} own child]_{2494-his own child} . Then , bending over [Oliver]_123-oliver , [he]_{2492-the old servant} helped to carry [him]_123-oliver [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} , with the care and solicitude of [a woman]_{6715-a woman} . CHAPTER XXIX HAS AN INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNT OF THE INMATES OF [THE HOUSE]_{4595-the house} , TO WHICH [OLIVER]_123-oliver RESORTED In [a handsome room]_{2498-a handsome room} : though [its]_{2498-a handsome room} furniture had rather the air of old - fashioned comfort , than of modern elegance : there sat [two ladies]_{2499-two ladies} at a well - spread breakfast - table . [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , dressed with scrupulous care in a full suit of black , was in attendance upon [them]_{2499-two ladies} . [He]_{2492-the old servant} had taken [his]_{2492-the old servant} station some half - way between the side - board and the breakfast - table ; and , with [his]_{2492-the old servant} body drawn up to its full height , [his]_{2492-the old servant} head thrown back , and inclined the merest trifle on one side , [his]_{2492-the old servant} left leg advanced , and [his]_{2492-the old servant} right hand thrust into [his]_{2492-the old servant} waist - coat , while [his]_{2492-the old servant} left hung down by [his]_{2492-the old servant} side , grasping [a waiter]_{2500-a waiter} , looked like [one who laboured under a very agreeable sense of [his]_{2492-the old servant} own merits and importance]_{2501-one who laboured under a very agreeable sense of his own merits and importance} . Of [the two ladies]_{2502-the two ladies} , [one was well advanced in years]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} ; but the high - backed oaken chair in which [she]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} sat , was not more upright than [she]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} . Dressed with the utmost nicety and precision , in a quaint mixture of by - gone costume , with some slight concessions to the prevailing taste , which rather served to point the old style pleasantly than to impair its effect , [she]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} sat , in a stately manner , with [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} hands folded on the table before [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} . [Her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} eyes and age had dimmed but little of their brightness were attentively upon [[her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} young companion]_{2504-her young companion} . [The younger lady]_{2505-the younger lady} was in the lovely bloom and spring - time of womanhood ; at that age , when , if ever angels be for [God]_167-god 's good purposes enthroned in mortal forms , [they]_2506-they may be , without impiety , supposed to abide in such as [hers]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} . [She]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} was not past seventeen . Cast in so slight and exquisite a mould ; so mild and gentle ; so pure and beautiful ; [that earth]_{2507-that earth} seemed not [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} element , nor its rough creatures [[her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} fit companions]_{2508-her fit companions} . The very intelligence that shone in [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} deep blue eye , and was stamped upon [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} noble head , seemed scarcely of [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} age , or of [the world]_{4589-the world} ; and yet the changing expression of sweetness and good humour , the thousand lights that played about the face , and left no shadow there ; above all , the smile , the cheerful , happy smile , were made for [Home]_4804-home , and fireside peace and happiness . [She]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} was busily engaged in [the little offices of the table]_{2511-the little offices of the table} . Chancing to raise [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} eyes as [the elder lady]_{2512-the elder lady} was regarding [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} , [she]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} playfully put back [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} hair , which was simply braided on [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} forehead ; and threw into [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} beaming look , such an expression of affection and artless loveliness , that blessed spirits might have smiled to look upon [her]_{2503-one was well advanced in years} . ' And [Brittles]_242-brittles has been gone upwards of an hour , has [he]_242-brittles ? '_{[5061-the old lady]} asked [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , after a pause . ' An hour and twelve minutes , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[241-mr. giles]} replied [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , referring to a silver watch , which [he]_{241-mr. giles} drew forth by a black ribbon . ' [He]_242-brittles is always slow , '_{[5061-the old lady]} remarked [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} . ' [Brittles]_242-brittles always was [a slow boy]_{6911-a slow boy} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[2124-the attendant]} replied [the attendant]_{2124-the attendant} . And seeing , by the bye , that [Brittles]_242-brittles had been [a slow boy for upwards of thirty years]_{2516-a slow boy for upwards of thirty years} , there appeared no great probability of [his]_242-brittles ever being [a fast one]_{2517-a fast one} . ' [He]_242-brittles gets worse instead of better , [I]_{2512-the elder lady} think , '_{[2512-the elder lady]} said [the elder lady]_{2512-the elder lady} . ' It is very inexcusable in [him]_242-brittles if [he]_242-brittles stops to play with [any other boys]_{6913-any other boys} , '_{[5568-the young lady]} said [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , smiling . [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} was apparently considering the propriety of indulging in a respectful smile [himself]_{241-mr. giles} , when a gig drove up to [the garden]_{944-the garden} - gate : out of which there jumped [a fat gentleman]_{2521-a fat gentleman} , who ran straight up to the door : and who , getting quickly into [the house]_{4595-the house} by some mysterious process , burst into [the room]_{432-the room} , and nearly overturned [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} and the breakfast - table together . ' [I]_{2524-the fat gentleman} never heard of such a thing ! '_{[2524-the fat gentleman]} exclaimed [the fat gentleman]_{2524-the fat gentleman} . ' [[My]_{2524-the fat gentleman} dear]_{583-my dear} [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} - bless [my]_{2524-the fat gentleman} soul - in the silence of the night , too - [I]_{2524-the fat gentleman} never heard of such a thing ! '_{[2524-the fat gentleman]} With these expressions of condolence , [the fat gentleman]_{2524-the fat gentleman} shook hands with [both ladies]_{2526-both ladies} , and drawing up a chair , inquired how [they]_{2526-both ladies} found [themselves]_{2526-both ladies} . ' [You]_{244-mrs. maylie} ought to be dead ; positively dead with the fright , '_{[2524-the fat gentleman]} said [the fat gentleman]_{2524-the fat gentleman} . ' Why did n't [you]_{244-mrs. maylie} send ? Bless [me]_{2524-the fat gentleman} , [[my]_{2524-the fat gentleman} man]_{555-my man} should have come in a minute ; and so would [I]_{2524-the fat gentleman} ; and [[my]_{2524-the fat gentleman} assistant]_{6916-my assistant} would have been delighted ; or [anybody]_435-anybody , [I]_{2524-the fat gentleman} 'm_{[2524-the fat gentleman]} sure , under such circumstances . [Dear]_769-dear , [dear]_769-dear ! So unexpected ! In the silence of the night , too ! ' [The doctor]_{5019-the doctor} seemed expecially troubled by the fact of the robbery having been unexpected , and attempted in the night - time ; as if it were the established custom of [gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} in the housebreaking way to transact business at noon , and to make an appointment , by post , a day or two previous . '_[769-dear] And [you]_769-dear , [Miss Rose]_245-rose , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , turning to [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i - ' '_[0-i] Oh ! very much so , indeed , ' said [Rose]_245-rose , interrupting [him]_0-i ; '_[0-i] but there is a poor creature [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} , whom [aunt]_6905-aunt wishes [you]_0-i to see . ' '_[6905-aunt] Ah ! to be sure , ' replied [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , '_[6905-aunt] so there is . That was [your]_0-i handiwork , [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , [I]_0-i understand . ' [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , who had been feverishly putting the tea - cups to rights , blushed very red , and said that [he]_{241-mr. giles} had had that honour . '_{[241-mr. giles]} Honour , eh ? ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; '_{[241-mr. giles]} well , [I]_0-i do n't know ; perhaps it 's as honourable to hit [a thief]_{1614-a thief} in [a back kitchen]_{2533-a back kitchen} , as to hit [[your]_0-i man]_{1955-your man} at twelve paces . Fancy that [he]_{1955-your man} fired in the air , and [you]_0-i 've fought a duel , [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . ' [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , who thought this light treatment of the matter an unjust attempt at diminishing [his]_{241-mr. giles} glory , answered respectfully , that it was not for the like of [him]_{241-mr. giles} to judge about that ; but [he]_{241-mr. giles} rather thought it was no joke to [the opposite party]_{6924-the opposite party} . '_[246-gad] [Gad]_246-gad , that 's true ! ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_[246-gad] Where is [he]_{1955-your man} ? Show [me]_0-i the way . [I]_0-i 'll look in again , as [I]_0-i come down , [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . That 's the little window that [he]_{1955-your man} got in at , eh ? Well , [I]_0-i could n't have believed it ! ' Talking all the way , [he]_0-i followed [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} ; and while [he]_0-i is going [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} , [the reader]_{317-the reader} may be informed , that [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , [a surgeon in [the neighbourhood]_{4854-the neighbourhood} , known through a circuit of ten miles round as '_{[5019-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor}]_{6929-a surgeon in the neighbourhood , known through a circuit of ten miles round as ' the doctor} , ' had grown fat , more from good - humour than from good living : and was as kind and hearty , and withal as eccentric [an old bachelor]_{6931-an old bachelor} , as will be found in five times that space , by [any explorer alive]_{6932-any explorer alive} . [The doctor]_{5019-the doctor} was absent , much longer than either [he]_{5019-the doctor} or [the ladies]_{4649-the ladies} had anticipated . A large flat box was fetched out of [the gig]_{6935-the gig} ; and a bedroom bell was rung very often ; and [the servants]_{6936-the servants} ran up and down stairs perpetually ; from which tokens it was justly concluded that something important was going on above . At length [he]_{5019-the doctor} returned ; and in reply to an anxious inquiry after [[his]_{5019-the doctor} patient]_{6937-his patient} ; looked very mysterious , and closed the door , carefully . '_{[5019-the doctor]} This is a very extraordinary thing , [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , standing with [his]_{5019-the doctor} back to the door , as if to keep it shut . '_{[244-mrs. maylie]} [He]_2536-he is not in danger , [I]_0-i hope ? ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} . '_[0-i] Why , that would not be an extraordinary thing , under the circumstances , ' replied [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; '_[0-i] though [I]_0-i do n't think [he]_2536-he is . Have [you]_0-i seen [the thief]_{5399-the thief} ? ' '_[0-i] No , ' rejoined [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} . '_[0-i] Nor heard anything about [him]_2536-he ? ' '_[0-i] No . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_0-i pardon , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , interposed [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ; ' but [I]_{241-mr. giles} was going to tell [you]_0-i about [him]_2536-he when [Doctor Losberne]_{248-doctor losberne} came in . '_{[241-mr. giles]} The fact was , that [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} had not , at first , been able to bring [his]_{241-mr. giles} mind to the avowal , that [he]_{241-mr. giles} had only shot [a boy]_{4668-a boy} . Such commendations had been bestowed upon [his]_{241-mr. giles} bravery , that [he]_{241-mr. giles} could not , for the life of [him]_{241-mr. giles} , help postponing the explanation for a few delicious minutes ; during which [he]_{241-mr. giles} had flourished , in the very zenith of a brief reputation for undaunted courage . ' [Rose]_245-rose wished to see [the man]_{4928-the man} , '_{[244-mrs. maylie]} said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , ' but [I]_{244-mrs. maylie} would n't hear of it . '_{[244-mrs. maylie]} ' Humph ! '_{[5019-the doctor]} rejoined [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' There is nothing very alarming in [his]_{4928-the man} appearance . Have [you]_{5061-the old lady} any objection to see [him]_{4928-the man} in [my]_{5019-the doctor} presence ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' If it be necessary , '_{[5061-the old lady]} replied [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , ' certainly not . '_{[5061-the old lady]} ' Then [I]_{5019-the doctor} think it is necessary , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; ' at all events , [I]_{5019-the doctor} am quite sure that [you]_{5061-the old lady} would deeply regret not having done so , if [you]_{5061-the old lady} postponed it . [He]_{4928-the man} is perfectly quiet and comfortable now . Allow [me]_{5019-the doctor} - [Miss Rose]_245-rose , will [you]_{5061-the old lady} permit [me]_{5019-the doctor} ? Not the slightest fear , [I]_{5019-the doctor} pledge [you]_{5061-the old lady} [my]_{5019-the doctor} honour ! '_{[5019-the doctor]} CHAPTER XXX RELATES WHAT [OLIVER 'S NEW VISITORS]_123-oliver THOUGHT OF [HIM]_{4928-the man} With many loquacious assurances that [they]_6943-they would be agreeably surprised in the aspect of [the criminal]_{6944-the criminal} , [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} drew [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} 's arm through one of [his]_{5019-the doctor} ; and offering [his]_{5019-the doctor} disengaged hand to [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , led [them]_6943-they , with much ceremony and stateliness , [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} . '_[123-oliver] Now , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , in a whisper , as [he]_{5019-the doctor} softly turned the handle of [a bedroom]_{6949-a bedroom} - door , '_[2544-you] let [us]_2543-us hear what [you]_2544-you think of [him]_2545-his . [He]_2545-his has not been shaved very recently , but [he]_2545-his do n't look at all ferocious notwithstanding . Stop , though ! Let [me]_0-i first see that [he]_2545-his is in visiting order . ' Stepping before [them]_6943-they , [he]_{5019-the doctor} looked into [the room]_{432-the room} . Motioning [them]_6943-they to advance , [he]_{5019-the doctor} closed the door when [they]_6943-they had entered ; and gently drew back the curtains of the bed . Upon it , in lieu of the dogged , black - visaged ruffian [they]_6943-they had expected to behold , there lay [a mere child : worn with pain and exhaustion , and sunk into a deep sleep]_{6951-a mere child : worn with pain and exhaustion , and sunk into a deep sleep} . [His]_2545-his wounded arm , bound and splintered up , was crossed upon [his]_2545-his breast ; [his]_2545-his head reclined upon the other arm , which was half hidden by [his]_2545-his long hair , as it streamed over the pillow . [The honest gentleman]_{6952-the honest gentleman} held the curtain in [his]_{6952-the honest gentleman} hand , and looked on , for a minute or so , in silence . Whilst [he]_{6952-the honest gentleman} was watching [the patient]_{4567-the patient} thus , [the younger lady]_{2505-the younger lady} glided softly past , and seating [herself]_{2505-the younger lady} in a chair by the bedside , gathered [Oliver]_123-oliver 's hair from [his]_2545-his face . As [she]_{2505-the younger lady} stooped over [him]_2545-his , [her]_{2505-the younger lady} tears fell upon [his]_2545-his forehead . [The boy]_{437-the boy} stirred , and smiled in [his]_{437-the boy} sleep , as though these marks of pity and compassion had awakened some pleasant dream of a love and affection [he]_{437-the boy} had never known . Thus , a strain of gentle music , or the rippling of water in a silent place , or the odour of a flower , or the mention of a familiar word , will sometimes call up sudden dim remembrances of scenes that never were , in this life ; which vanish like a breath ; which some brief memory of a happier existence , long gone by , would seem to have awakened ; which no voluntary exertion of the mind can ever recall . '_[0-i] What can this mean ? ' exclaimed [the elder lady]_{2512-the elder lady} . '_[0-i] [This poor child]_{2546-this poor child} can never have been [the pupil of [robbers]_860-robbers]_{2547-the pupil of robbers} ! ' '_[250-vice] [Vice]_250-vice , ' said [the surgeon , replacing the curtain]_{6957-the surgeon , replacing the curtain} , '_{[2546-this poor child]} takes up [her]_{2546-this poor child} abode in [many temples]_{2549-many temples} ; and who can say that [a fair outside]_{2550-a fair outside} shell not enshrine [her]_{2546-this poor child} ? ' '_{[2550-a fair outside]} But at so early an age ! ' urged [Rose]_245-rose . '_{[2550-a fair outside]} [[My]_0-i dear young lady]_{2551-my dear young lady} , ' rejoined [the surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} , mournfully shaking [his]_{340-the surgeon} head ; '_{[2550-a fair outside]} crime , like death , is not confined to [the old and withered]_{2552-the old and withered} alone . [The youngest and fairest]_{2553-the youngest and fairest} are too often [its chosen victims]_{2554-its chosen victims} . ' '_{[2553-the youngest and fairest]} But , can [you]_0-i - oh ! can [you]_0-i really believe that [this delicate boy]_{2555-this delicate boy} has been the voluntary associate of [the worst outcasts of society]_{2556-the worst outcasts of society} ? ' said [Rose]_245-rose . [The surgeon]_{340-the surgeon} shook [his]_{340-the surgeon} head , in a manner which intimated that [he]_{340-the surgeon} feared it was very possible ; and observing that [they]_6960-they might disturb [the patient]_{4567-the patient} , led the way into [an adjoining apartment]_{6962-an adjoining apartment} . '_[0-i] But even if [he]_{2555-this delicate boy} has been wicked , ' pursued [Rose]_245-rose , '_[0-i] think how young [he]_{2555-this delicate boy} is ; think that [he]_{2555-this delicate boy} may never have known [a mother]_{344-a mother} 's love , or the comfort of [a home]_{2558-a home} ; that ill - usage and blows , or the want of bread , may have driven [him]_{2555-this delicate boy} to herd with [men who have forced [him]_{2555-this delicate boy} to guilt]_{2559-men who have forced him to guilt} . [Aunt]_2560-aunt , [dear aunt]_{2561-dear aunt} , for mercy 's sake , think of this , before [you]_2560-aunt let [them]_2562-them drag [this sick child]_{2563-this sick child} to a prison , which in any case must be the grave of all [his]_{2563-this sick child} chances of amendment . Oh ! as [you]_2560-aunt love [me]_0-i , and know that [I]_0-i have never felt the want of [parents]_2564-parents in [your]_2560-aunt goodness and affection , but that [I]_0-i might have done so , and might have been equally helpless and unprotected with [this poor child]_{2546-this poor child} , have pity upon [him]_{2563-this sick child} before it is too late ! ' '_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear love]_{5967-my dear love} , ' said [the elder lady]_{2512-the elder lady} , as [she]_{2512-the elder lady} folded [the weeping girl]_{6964-the weeping girl} to [her]_{2512-the elder lady} bosom , '_{[5967-my dear love]} do [you]_{5967-my dear love} think [I]_0-i would harm a hair of [his]_{2563-this sick child} head ? ' '_{[5967-my dear love]} Oh , no ! ' replied [Rose]_245-rose , eagerly . '_{[5967-my dear love]} No , surely , ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} ; '_{[5967-my dear love]} [my]_0-i days are drawing to their close : and may mercy be shown to [me]_0-i as [I]_0-i show it to [others]_2567-others ! What can [I]_0-i do to save [him]_{2563-this sick child} , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' '_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i think , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; '_[0-i] let [me]_0-i think . ' [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} thrust [his]_{247-mr. losberne} hands into [his]_{247-mr. losberne} pockets , and took several turns up and down [the room]_{432-the room} ; often stopping , and balancing [himself]_{247-mr. losberne} on [his]_{247-mr. losberne} toes , and frowning frightfully . After various exclamations of '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 've got it now ' and '_[0-i] no , [I]_0-i have n't , ' and as many renewals of the walking and frowning , [he]_{247-mr. losberne} at length made a dead halt , and spoke as follows : '_[0-i] [I]_0-i think if [you]_2570-you give [me]_0-i a full and unlimited commission to bully [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , and [that little boy]_{2571-that little boy} , [Brittles]_242-brittles , [I]_0-i can manage it . [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} is [a faithful fellow]_{2572-a faithful fellow} and [an old servant]_{2573-an old servant} , [I]_0-i know ; but [you]_2570-you can make it up to [him]_{241-mr. giles} in a thousand ways , and reward [him]_{241-mr. giles} for being such a good shot besides . [You]_2570-you do n't object to that ? ' '_[2570-you] Unless there is some other way of preserving [the child]_{321-the child} , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . '_{[2575-no other]} There is [no other]_{2575-no other} , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_{[2575-no other]} No other , take [my]_0-i word for it . ' '_{[2575-no other]} Then [[my]_0-i aunt]_{6897-my aunt} invests [you]_0-i with full power , ' said [Rose]_245-rose , smiling through [her]_245-rose tears ; '_{[2575-no other]} but pray do n't be harder upon [the poor fellows]_{2577-the poor fellows} than is indispensably necessary . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i seem to think , ' retorted [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , '_[0-i] that [everybody]_{377-everybody} is disposed to be hard - hearted to - day , except [yourself]_0-i , [Miss Rose]_245-rose . [I]_0-i only hope , for the sake of [the rising male sex generally]_{2579-the rising male sex generally} , that [you]_0-i may be found in as vulnerable and soft - hearted a mood by [the first eligible young fellow]_{2580-the first eligible young fellow} who appeals to [your]_0-i compassion ; and [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i were [a young fellow]_{2581-a young fellow} , that [I]_0-i might avail [myself]_0-i , on the spot , of such a favourable opportunity for doing so , as the present . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i are [as great a boy as [poor Brittles]_242-brittles [himself]_242-brittles]_{2582-as great a boy as poor brittles himself} , ' returned [Rose]_245-rose , blushing . '_{[242-brittles]} Well , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , laughing heartily , '_{[242-brittles]} that is no very difficult matter . But to return to [this boy]_{4803-this boy} . The great point of [our]_2584-we agreement is yet to come . [He]_{4803-this boy} will wake in an hour or so , [I]_0-i dare say ; and although [I]_0-i have told [that thick - headed constable - fellow downstairs]_{2585-that thick - headed constable - fellow downstairs} that [he]_{4803-this boy} musn't be moved or spoken to , on peril of [his]_{4803-this boy} life , [I]_0-i think [we]_2584-we may converse with [him]_{4803-this boy} without danger . Now [I]_0-i make this stipulation - that [I]_0-i shall examine [him]_{4803-this boy} in [your]_0-i presence , and that , if , from what [he]_{4803-this boy} says , [we]_2584-we judge , and [I]_0-i can show to the satisfaction of [your]_0-i cool reason , that [he]_{4803-this boy} is a real and thorough bad one which is more than possible , [he]_{4803-this boy} shall be left to [his]_{4803-this boy} fate , without any farther interference on [my]_0-i part , at all events . ' '_[6905-aunt] Oh no , [aunt]_6905-aunt ! ' entreated [Rose]_245-rose . '_[6905-aunt] Oh yes , [aunt]_6905-aunt ! ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_[6905-aunt] Is is a bargain ? ' '_{[4803-this boy]} [He]_{4803-this boy} can not be hardened in vice , ' said [Rose]_245-rose ; '_{[4803-this boy]} It is impossible . ' '_{[4803-this boy]} Very good , ' retorted [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; '_{[4803-this boy]} then so much the more reason for acceding to [my]_0-i proposition . ' Finally the treaty was entered into ; and [the parties thereunto]_{6973-the parties thereunto} sat down to wait , with some impatience , until [Oliver]_123-oliver should awake . The patience of [the two ladies]_{2502-the two ladies} was destined to undergo a longer trial than [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} had led [them]_{2502-the two ladies} to expect ; for hour after hour passed on , and still [Oliver]_123-oliver slumbered heavily . It was evening , indeed , before [the kind - hearted doctor]_{6975-the kind - hearted doctor} brought [them]_{2502-the two ladies} the intelligence , that [he]_123-oliver was at length sufficiently restored to be spoken to . [The boy]_{437-the boy} was very ill , [he]_{5019-the doctor} said , and weak from the loss of blood ; but [his]_{5019-the doctor} mind was so troubled with anxiety to disclose something , that [he]_{5019-the doctor} deemed it better to give [him]_{437-the boy} the opportunity , than to insist upon [his]_{5019-the doctor} remaining quiet until next morning : which [he]_{5019-the doctor} should otherwise have done . The conference was a long one . [Oliver]_123-oliver told [them]_{2502-the two ladies} all [his]_123-oliver simple history , and was often compelled to stop , by pain and want of strength . It was a solemn thing , to hear , in [the darkened room]_{6977-the darkened room} , the feeble voice of [the sick child]_{6978-the sick child} recounting a weary catalogue of evils and calamities which [hard men]_{6979-hard men} had brought upon [him]_123-oliver . Oh ! if when [we]_6980-we oppress and grind [our]_6980-we fellow - creatures , [we]_6980-we bestowed but one thought on the dark evidences of human error , which , like dense and heavy clouds , are rising , slowly it is true , but not less surely , to Heaven , to pour [their]_{2502-the two ladies} after - vengeance on [our]_6980-we heads ; if [we]_6980-we heard but one instant , in imagination , the deep testimony of [dead men]_{5169-dead men} 's voices , which no power can stifle , and no pride shut out ; where would be the injury and injustice , the suffering , misery , cruelty , and wrong , that each day 's life brings with it ! [Oliver]_123-oliver 's pillow was smoothed by gentle hands that night ; and loveliness and virtue watched [him]_123-oliver as [he]_123-oliver slept . [He]_123-oliver felt calm and happy , and could have died without a murmur . The momentous interview was no sooner concluded , and [Oliver]_123-oliver composed to rest again , than [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , after wiping [his]_123-oliver eyes , and condemning [them]_{2502-the two ladies} for being weak all at once , betook [himself]_123-oliver [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} to open upon [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . And finding [nobody]_354-nobody about [the parlours]_{6985-the parlours} , it occurred to [him]_123-oliver , that [he]_123-oliver could perhaps originate the proceedings with better effect in [the kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} ; so into [the kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} [he]_123-oliver went . There were assembled , in [that lower house of [the domestic parliament]_{6989-the domestic parliament}]_{6988-that lower house of the domestic parliament} , [the women - servants]_{6990-the women - servants} , [Mr. Brittles]_242-brittles , [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , [the tinker who had received a special invitation to regale [himself]_123-oliver for the remainder of the day , in consideration of [his]_123-oliver services]_{6991-the tinker who had received a special invitation to regale himself for the remainder of the day , in consideration of his services} , and [the constable]_{6992-the constable} . [The latter gentleman]_{4760-the latter gentleman} had a large staff , a large head , large features , and large half - boots ; and [he]_{4760-the latter gentleman} looked as if [he]_{4760-the latter gentleman} had been taking a proportionate allowance of ale - as indeed [he]_{4760-the latter gentleman} had . The adventures of the previous night were still under discussion ; for [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} was expatiating upon [his]_{241-mr. giles} presence of mind , when [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} entered ; [Mr. Brittles]_242-brittles , with a mug of ale in [his]_242-brittles hand , was corroborating everything , before [[his]_242-brittles superior]_{6995-his superior} said it . '_{[241-mr. giles]} Sit still ! ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , waving [his]_{5019-the doctor} hand . '_{[241-mr. giles]} Thank [you]_2588-you , [sir]_4564-sir , said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . ' [Misses]_6997-misses wished some ale to be given out , [sir]_4564-sir ; and as [I]_{241-mr. giles} felt no ways inclined for [[my]_{241-mr. giles} own little room]_{6999-my own little room} , [sir]_4564-sir , and was disposed for company , [I]_{241-mr. giles} am taking [mine]_{241-mr. giles} among 'em_{[241-mr. giles]} [here]_351-here . ' [Brittles]_242-brittles headed a low murmur , by which [the ladies and gentlemen]_{7001-the ladies and gentlemen} generally were understood to express the gratification [they]_{7001-the ladies and gentlemen} derived from [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} 's condescension . [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} looked round with a patronising air , as much as to say that so long as [they]_{7001-the ladies and gentlemen} behaved properly , [he]_{241-mr. giles} would never desert [them]_{7001-the ladies and gentlemen} . '_{[241-mr. giles]} How is [the patient]_{4567-the patient} to - night , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' asked [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . '_{[4567-the patient]} So - so ' ; returned [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_{[4567-the patient]} [I]_0-i am afraid [you]_4564-sir have got [yourself]_4564-sir into a scrape there , [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . ' '_{[241-mr. giles]} [I]_0-i hope [you]_4564-sir do n't mean to say , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , trembling , '_[4564-sir] that [he]_{4567-the patient} 's going to die . If [I]_0-i thought it , [I]_0-i should never be happy again . [I]_0-i would n't cut [a boy]_{4668-a boy} off : no , not even [Brittles]_242-brittles here ; not for all the plate in [the county]_{5603-the county} , [sir]_4564-sir . ' '_[4564-sir] That 's not the point , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , mysteriously . '_{[241-mr. giles]} [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , are [you]_4564-sir [a Protestant]_{2597-a protestant} ? ' '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir , [I]_0-i hope so , ' faltered [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , who had turned very pale . '_[4564-sir] And what are [you]_4564-sir , [boy]_4619-boy ? ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , turning sharply upon [Brittles]_242-brittles . '_[4564-sir] Lord bless [me]_0-i , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' replied [Brittles]_242-brittles , starting violently ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm the same as [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , [sir]_4564-sir . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Then tell [me]_{5019-the doctor} this , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , ' both of [you]_4564-sir , [both of [you]_4564-sir]_{7006-both of you} ! Are [you]_4564-sir going to take upon [yourselves]_4564-sir to swear , that [that boy [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs}]_{7007-that boy upstairs} is [the boy that was put through the little window last night]_{7009-the boy that was put through the little window last night} ? Out with it ! Come ! [We]_7010-we are prepared for [you]_4564-sir ! '_{[5019-the doctor]} [The doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , who was universally considered one of the best - tempered creatures on [earth]_1018-earth , made this demand in such a dreadful tone of anger , that [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} and [Brittles , who were considerably muddled by ale and excitement]_{2604-brittles , who were considerably muddled by ale and excitement} , stared at [each other]_{507-each other} in a state of stupefaction . ' Pay attention to the reply , [constable]_{7011-constable} , will [you]_{7011-constable} ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , shaking [his]_{5019-the doctor} forefinger with great solemnity of manner , and tapping the bridge of [his]_{5019-the doctor} nose with it , to bespeak the exercise of that worthy 's utmost acuteness . ' Something may come of this before long . '_{[6992-the constable]} [The constable]_{6992-the constable} looked as wise as [he]_{6992-the constable} could , and took up [his]_{6992-the constable} staff of office : which had been reclining indolently in the chimney - corner . ' It 's a simple question of identity , [you]_{7011-constable} will observe , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' That 's what it is , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[6992-the constable]} replied [the constable]_{6992-the constable} , coughing with great violence ; for [he]_{6992-the constable} had finished [his]_{6992-the constable} ale in a hurry , and some of it had gone the wrong way . ' Here 's [the house]_{4595-the house} broken into , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , ' and [a couple of [men]_416-men]_{5414-a couple of men} catch one moment 's glimpse of [a boy , in the midst of gunpowder smoke , and in all the distraction of alarm and darkness]_{7016-a boy , in the midst of gunpowder smoke , and in all the distraction of alarm and darkness} . Here 's [a boy]_{4668-a boy} comes to [that very same house]_{7018-that very same house} , next morning , and because [he]_{4668-a boy} happens to have [his]_{4668-a boy} arm tied up , [these men]_{7019-these men} lay violent hands upon [him]_{4668-a boy} - by doing which , [they]_{7019-these men} place [his]_{4668-a boy} life in great danger - and swear [he]_{4668-a boy} is [the thief]_{5399-the thief} . Now , the question is , whether [these men]_{7019-these men} are justified by the fact ; if not , in what situation do [they]_{7019-these men} place [themselves]_{7019-these men} ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} [The constable]_{6992-the constable} nodded profoundly . [He]_{6992-the constable} said , if that was n't law , [he]_{6992-the constable} would be glad to know what was . ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} ask [you]_{6992-the constable} again , '_{[5019-the doctor]} thundered [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , ' are [you]_{6992-the constable} , on [your]_{6992-the constable} solemn oaths , able to identify [that boy]_{4657-that boy} ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} [Brittles]_242-brittles looked doubtfully at [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ; [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} looked doubtfully at [Brittles]_242-brittles ; [the constable]_{6992-the constable} put [his]_{6992-the constable} hand behind [his]_{6992-the constable} ear , to catch the reply ; [the two women]_{1521-the two women} and [the tinker]_{6852-the tinker} leaned forward to listen ; [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} glanced keenly round ; when a ring was heard at the gate , and at the same moment , the sound of wheels . ' It 's [the runners]_{7023-the runners} ! '_{[242-brittles]} cried [Brittles]_242-brittles , to [all appearance]_{2617-all appearance} much relieved . ' The what ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} exclaimed [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , aghast in [his]_{5019-the doctor} turn . ' [The Bow Street officers]_{7024-the bow street officers} , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[242-brittles]} replied [Brittles]_242-brittles , taking up a candle ; ' [me]_242-brittles and [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} sent for 'em_{[242-brittles]} this morning . ' '_{[242-brittles]} What ? ' cried [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_{[242-brittles]} Yes , ' replied [Brittles]_242-brittles ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i sent a message up by [the coachman]_{5624-the coachman} , and [I]_0-i only wonder [they]_2620-they were n't [here]_351-here before , [sir]_4564-sir . ' '_{[5019-the doctor]} [You]_{5019-the doctor} did , did [you]_{5019-the doctor} ? Then confound [your]_{5019-the doctor} - slow coaches down here ; that 's all , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , walking away . CHAPTER XXXI INVOLVES A CRITICAL POSITION '_{[5019-the doctor]} Who 's that ? ' inquired [Brittles]_242-brittles , opening the door a little way , with the chain up , and peeping out , shading the candle with [his]_242-brittles hand . '_{[5019-the doctor]} Open the door , ' replied [a man outside]_{7028-a man outside} ; '_{[5019-the doctor]} it 's [the officers from [Bow Street]_{73-bow street}]_{2623-the officers from bow street} , as was sent to to - day . ' Much comforted by this assurance , [Brittles]_242-brittles opened the door to its full width , and confronted [a portly man in a great - coat]_{7029-a portly man in a great - coat} ; who walked in , without saying anything more , and wiped [his]_{7029-a portly man in a great - coat} shoes on the mat , as coolly as if [he]_{7029-a portly man in a great - coat} lived [there]_4617-there . '_{[2623-the officers from bow street]} Just send [somebody]_{5443-somebody} out to relieve [[my]_0-i mate]_{2625-my mate} , will [you]_4564-sir , [young man]_{2626-young man} ? ' said [the officer]_{5322-the officer} ; '_{[2625-my mate]} [he]_{2625-my mate} 's in the gig , a - minding the prad . Have [you]_4564-sir got [a coach ' [us]_2630-they]_{7032-a coach ' us} here , that [you]_4564-sir could put it up in , for five or ten minutes ? '_{[242-brittles]} [Brittles]_242-brittles replying in the affirmative , and pointing out [the building]_{644-the building} , [the portly man]_{2628-the portly man} stepped back to the garden - gate , and helped [[his]_{2628-the portly man} companion]_{4727-his companion} to put up the gig : while [Brittles]_242-brittles lighted [them]_2630-they , in a state of great admiration . This done , [they]_2630-they returned to [the house]_{4595-the house} , and , being shown into [a parlour]_{2632-a parlour} , took off [their]_2630-they great - coats and hats , and showed like what [they]_2630-they were . [The man who had knocked at the door]_{2633-the man who had knocked at the door} , was [a stout personage of middle height , aged about fifty : with shiny black hair , cropped pretty close ; half - whiskers , a round face , and sharp eyes]_{2634-a stout personage of middle height , aged about fifty : with shiny black hair , cropped pretty close ; half - whiskers , a round face , and sharp eyes} . [The other]_{4696-the other} was [a red - headed , bony man]_{2636-a red - headed , bony man} , in top - boots ; with a rather ill - favoured countenance , and a turned - up sinister - looking nose . ' Tell [[your]_242-brittles governor]_{7033-your governor} that [Blathers]_251-blathers and [Duff]_252-duff is [here]_351-here , will [you]_242-brittles ? '_{[2637-the stouter man]} said [the stouter man]_{2637-the stouter man} , smoothing down [his]_{2637-the stouter man} hair , and laying a pair of handcuffs on the table . ' Oh ! Good - evening , [master]_711-master . Can [I]_{2637-the stouter man} have a word or two with [you]_242-brittles in private , if [you]_242-brittles please ? '_{[2637-the stouter man]} This was addressed to [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , who now made [his]_{247-mr. losberne} appearance ; [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} , motioning [Brittles]_242-brittles to retire , brought in [the two ladies]_{2502-the two ladies} , and shut the door . ' This is [the lady of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{7036-the lady of the house} , '_{[247-mr. losberne]} said [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , motioning towards [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers made a bow . Being desired to sit down , [he]_251-blathers put [his]_251-blathers hat on the floor , and taking a chair , motioned to [Duff]_252-duff to do the same . [The latter gentleman]_{4760-the latter gentleman} , who did not appear quite so much accustomed to good society , or quite so much at [his]_{2637-the stouter man} ease in it - [one of [the two]_{5363-the two}]_{2641-one of the two} - seated [himself]_{2637-the stouter man} , after undergoing several muscular affections of the limbs , and the head of [his]_{2637-the stouter man} stick into [his]_{2637-the stouter man} mouth , with some embarrassment . ' Now , with regard to this here robbery , [master]_711-master , '_{[251-blathers]} said [Blathers]_251-blathers . ' What are the circumstances ? '_{[251-blathers]} [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , who appeared desirous of gaining time , recounted them at great length , and with much circumlocution . [Messrs. Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_252-duff looked very knowing meanwhile , and occasionally exchanged a nod . ' [I]_251-blathers ca n't say , for certain , till [I]_251-blathers see the work , of course , '_{[251-blathers]} said [Blathers]_251-blathers ; ' but [my]_251-blathers opinion at once is , - [I]_251-blathers do n't mind committing [myself]_251-blathers to that extent , - that this was n't done by [a yokel]_{7039-a yokel} ; eh , [Duff]_252-duff ? '_{[251-blathers]} ' Certainly not , '_[252-duff] replied [Duff]_252-duff . ' And , translating the word yokel for the benefit of [the ladies]_{4649-the ladies} , [I]_{247-mr. losberne} apprehend [your]_252-duff meaning to be , that this attempt was not made by [a countryman]_{7041-a countryman} ? '_{[247-mr. losberne]} said [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , with a smile . ' That 's it , [master]_711-master , '_{[251-blathers]} replied [Blathers]_251-blathers . ' This is all about the robbery , is it ? '_{[251-blathers]} ' All , '_{[5019-the doctor]} replied [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' Now , what is this , about [this here boy]_{4661-this here boy} that [the servants]_{6936-the servants} are a - talking on ? '_{[251-blathers]} said [Blathers]_251-blathers . ' Nothing at all , '_{[5019-the doctor]} replied [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' [One of [the frightened servants]_{7046-the frightened servants}]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} chose to take it into [his]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} head , that [he]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} had something to do with this attempt to break into [the house]_{4595-the house} ; but it 's nonsense : sheer absurdity . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' [Wery]_7048-wery easy disposed of , if it is , '_[252-duff] remarked [Duff]_252-duff . ' What [he]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} says is quite correct , '_{[251-blathers]} observed [Blathers]_251-blathers , nodding [his]_251-blathers head in a confirmatory way , and playing carelessly with the handcuffs , as if they were a pair of castanets . ' Who is [the boy]_{437-the boy} ? What account does [he]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} give of [himself]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} ? Where did [he]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} come from ? [He]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} did n't drop out of the clouds , did [he]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} , [master]_711-master ? '_{[251-blathers]} ' Of course not , '_{[5019-the doctor]} replied [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , with a nervous glance at [the two ladies]_{2502-the two ladies} . ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} know [his]_{7045-one of the frightened servants} whole history : but [we]_7051-we can talk about that presently . [You]_{5019-the doctor} would like , first , to see the place where [the thieves]_{5400-the thieves} made [their]_{5400-the thieves} attempt , [I]_{5019-the doctor} suppose ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Certainly , '_{[251-blathers]} rejoined [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers . ' [We]_7051-we had better inspect [the premises]_{5102-the premises} first , and examine [the servants]_{6936-the servants} afterwards . That 's the usual way of doing business . '_{[251-blathers]} Lights were then procured ; and [Messrs. Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_252-duff , attended by [the native constable]_{2647-the native constable} , [Brittles]_242-brittles , [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , and [everybody else in short]_{2648-everybody else in short} , went into [the little room]_{2649-the little room} at the end of [the passage]_{5150-the passage} and looked out at the window ; and afterwards went round by way of [the lawn]_{6113-the lawn} , and looked in at the window ; and after that , had a candle handed out to inspect the shutter with ; and after that , a lantern to trace the footsteps with ; and after that , a pitchfork to poke the bushes with . This done , amidst the breathless interest of [all beholders]_{2652-all beholders} , [they]_2653-they came in again ; and [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} and [Brittles]_242-brittles were put through a melodramatic representation of [their]_2653-they share in the previous night 's adventures : which [they]_2653-they performed some six times over : contradicting [each other]_{507-each other} , in not more than one important respect , the first time , and in [not more than a dozen the last]_{2655-not more than a dozen the last} . This consummation being arrived at , [Blathers]_251-blathers and [Duff]_252-duff cleared [the room]_{432-the room} , and held a long council together , compared with which , for secrecy and solemnity , a consultation of [great doctors]_{2657-great doctors} on the knottiest point in medicine , would be mere [child]_1254-child 's play . Meanwhile , [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} walked up and down [the next room]_{2660-the next room} in a very uneasy state ; and [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} and [Rose]_245-rose looked on , with anxious faces . ' Upon [my]_{5019-the doctor} word , '_{[5019-the doctor]} [he]_{5019-the doctor} said , making a halt , after a great number of very rapid turns , ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} hardly know what to do . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Surely , '_[245-rose] said [Rose]_245-rose , ' [the poor child]_{4683-the poor child} 's story , faithfully repeated to [these men]_{7019-these men} , will be sufficient to exonerate [him]_{5019-the doctor} . '_[245-rose] ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} doubt it , [[my]_{5019-the doctor} dear young lady]_{2551-my dear young lady} , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , shaking [his]_{5019-the doctor} head . ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} do n't think it would exonerate [him]_{5019-the doctor} , either with [them]_{7019-these men} , or with [legal functionaries of a higher grade]_{7058-legal functionaries of a higher grade} . What is [he]_{5019-the doctor} , after all , [they]_{7019-these men} would say ? [A runaway]_{7059-a runaway} . Judged by mere worldly considerations and probabilities , [his]_{5019-the doctor} story is a very doubtful one . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' [You]_{5019-the doctor} believe it , surely ? '_[245-rose] interrupted [Rose]_245-rose . ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} believe it , strange as it is ; and perhaps [I]_{5019-the doctor} may be [an old fool]_{7060-an old fool} for doing so , '_{[5019-the doctor]} rejoined [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; ' but [I]_{5019-the doctor} do n't think it is exactly the tale for [a practical police - officer]_{7061-a practical police - officer} , nevertheless . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Why not ? '_[245-rose] demanded [Rose]_245-rose . ' Because , [[my]_{5019-the doctor} pretty cross - examiner]_{7062-my pretty cross - examiner} , '_{[5019-the doctor]} replied [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} : ' because , viewed with [their]_{7019-these men} eyes , there are many ugly points about it ; [he]_{5019-the doctor} can only prove the parts that look ill , and none of those that look well . Confound [the fellows]_{7063-the fellows} , [they]_{7063-the fellows} will have the why and the wherefore , and will take nothing for granted . On [his]_{5019-the doctor} own showing , [you]_245-rose see , [he]_{5019-the doctor} has been [the companion of thieves]_{7064-the companion of thieves} for some time past ; [he]_{5019-the doctor} has been carried to [a police - officer]_{7065-a police - officer} , on a charge of picking [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} 's pocket ; [he]_{5019-the doctor} has been taken away , forcibly , from [[that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} 's house]_{7068-that gentleman 's house} , to [a place which [he]_{5019-the doctor} can not describe or point out , and of the situation of which [he]_{5019-the doctor} has not the remotest idea]_{7069-a place which he can not describe or point out , and of the situation of which he has not the remotest idea} . [He]_{5019-the doctor} is brought down to [Chertsey]_42-chertsey , by [men who seem to have taken a violent fancy]_{7070-men who seem to have taken a violent fancy} to [him]_{5019-the doctor} , whether [he]_{5019-the doctor} will or no ; and is put through a window to rob [a house]_{1941-a house} ; and then , just at the very moment when [he]_{5019-the doctor} is going to alarm [the inmates]_{6337-the inmates} , and so do the very thing that would set [him]_{5019-the doctor} all to rights , there rushes into the way , a blundering dog of [a half - bred butler]_{7073-a half - bred butler} , and shoots [him]_{5019-the doctor} ! As if on purpose to prevent [his]_{5019-the doctor} doing any good for [himself]_{5019-the doctor} ! Do n't [you]_{5019-the doctor} see all this ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' [I]_245-rose see it , of course , '_[245-rose] replied [Rose]_245-rose , smiling at [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} 's impetuosity ; ' but still [I]_245-rose do not see anything in it , to criminate [the poor child]_{4683-the poor child} . '_[245-rose] ' No , '_{[5019-the doctor]} replied [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; ' of course not ! Bless the bright eyes of [[your]_245-rose sex]_{7075-your sex} ! [They]_{7075-your sex} never see , whether for good or bad , more than one side of any question ; and that is , always , the one which first presents itself to [them]_{7075-your sex} . '_{[5019-the doctor]} Having given vent to this result of experience , [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} put [his]_{5019-the doctor} hands into [his]_{5019-the doctor} pockets , and walked up and down [the room]_{432-the room} with even greater rapidity than before . ' The more [I]_{5019-the doctor} think of it , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , ' the more [I]_{5019-the doctor} see that it will occasion endless trouble and difficulty if [we]_7076-we put [these men]_{7019-these men} in possession of [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's real story . [I]_{5019-the doctor} am certain it will not be believed ; and even if [they]_{7019-these men} can do nothing to [him]_{437-the boy} in the end , still the dragging it forward , and giving publicity to all the doubts that will be cast upon it , must interfere , materially , with [your]_{5019-the doctor} benevolent plan of rescuing [him]_{437-the boy} from misery . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Oh ! what is to be done ? '_[245-rose] cried [Rose]_245-rose . ' Dear , [dear]_769-dear ! why did [they]_{7019-these men} send for [these people]_{2074-these people} ? '_[245-rose] ' Why , indeed ! '_{[244-mrs. maylie]} exclaimed [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . ' [I]_{244-mrs. maylie} would not have had [them]_{2074-these people} [here]_351-here , for [the world]_{4589-the world} . '_{[244-mrs. maylie]} ' All [I]_{247-mr. losberne} know is , '_{[247-mr. losberne]} said [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , at last : sitting down with a kind of desperate calmness , ' that [we]_7083-we must try and carry it off with a bold face . The object is a good one , and that must be [our]_7083-we excuse . [The boy]_{437-the boy} has strong symptoms of fever upon [him]_{437-the boy} , and is in no condition to be talked to any more ; that 's one comfort . [We]_7083-we must make the best of it ; and if bad be the best , it is no fault of [ours]_7083-we . Come in ! '_{[247-mr. losberne]} ' Well , [master]_711-master , '_{[251-blathers]} said [Blathers]_251-blathers , entering [the room]_{432-the room} followed by [[his]_251-blathers colleague]_{2670-his colleague} , and making the door fast , before [he]_251-blathers said any more . ' This warn't a put - up thing . '_{[251-blathers]} ' And what the devil 's a put - up thing ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} demanded [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , impatiently . ' [We]_7083-we call it a put - up robbery , [ladies]_831-ladies , '_{[251-blathers]} said [Blathers]_251-blathers , turning to [them]_2672-them , as if [he]_251-blathers pitied [their]_2672-them ignorance , but had a contempt for [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} 's , ' when [the servants]_{6936-the servants} is in it . '_{[251-blathers]} ' [Nobody]_354-nobody suspected [them]_{6936-the servants} , in this case , '_{[244-mrs. maylie]} said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . ' [Wery]_7083-we likely not , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_{[251-blathers]} replied [Blathers]_251-blathers ; ' but [they]_{6936-the servants} might have been in it , for all that . '_{[251-blathers]} ' More likely on that wery account , '_[252-duff] said [Duff]_252-duff . ' [We]_7083-we find it was a town hand , '_{[251-blathers]} said [Blathers]_251-blathers , continuing [his]_251-blathers report ; ' for the style of work is first - rate . '_{[251-blathers]} ' Wery pretty indeed it is , '_[252-duff] remarked [Duff]_252-duff , in an undertone . ' There was two of 'em_[252-duff] in it , ' continued [Blathers]_251-blathers ; '_[2674-they] and [they]_2674-they had [a boy with 'em]_{7090-a boy with 'em} ; that 's plain from the size of the window . That 's all to be said at present . [We]_7083-we 'll see [this lad]_{7091-this lad} that [you]_{5019-the doctor} 've got [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} at once , if [you]_{5019-the doctor} please . '_{[251-blathers]} ' Perhaps [they]_2674-they will take something to drink first , [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} : [his]_{5019-the doctor} face brightening , as if some new thought had occurred to [him]_{5019-the doctor} . ' Oh ! to be sure ! '_[245-rose] exclaimed [Rose]_245-rose , eagerly . ' [You]_{5019-the doctor} shall have it immediately , if [you]_{5019-the doctor} will . '_[245-rose] ' Why , thank [you]_{244-mrs. maylie} , [miss]_2479-miss ! '_{[251-blathers]} said [Blathers]_251-blathers , drawing [his]_251-blathers coat - sleeve across [his]_251-blathers mouth ; ' it 's dry work , this sort of duty . Anythink that 's handy , [miss]_2479-miss ; do n't put [yourself]_{5019-the doctor} out of the way , on [our]_7095-our accounts . '_{[251-blathers]} ' What shall it be ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} asked [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , following [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} to the sideboard . ' A little drop of spirits , [master]_711-master , if it 's all the same , '_{[251-blathers]} replied [Blathers]_251-blathers . ' It 's a cold ride from [London]_3-london , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ; and [I]_251-blathers always find that spirits comes [home]_4804-home warmer to the feelings . '_{[251-blathers]} This interesting communication was addressed to [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , who received it very graciously . While it was being conveyed to [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} , [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} slipped out of [the room]_{432-the room} . ' Ah ! '_{[251-blathers]} said [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers : not holding [his]_251-blathers wine - glass by the stem , but grasping the bottom between the thumb and forefinger of [his]_251-blathers left hand : and placing it in front of [his]_251-blathers chest ; ' [I]_251-blathers have seen a good many pieces of business like this , in [my]_251-blathers time , [ladies]_831-ladies . '_{[251-blathers]} ' That crack down in the back lane at [Edmonton]_74-edmonton , [Blathers]_251-blathers , '_[252-duff] said [Mr. Duff]_252-duff , assisting [[his]_252-duff colleague]_{2670-his colleague} 's memory . ' That was something in this way , warn't it ? '_{[251-blathers]} rejoined [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers ; ' that was done by [Conkey Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} , that was . '_{[251-blathers]} ' [You]_251-blathers always gave that to [him]_{254-chickweed} '_[252-duff] replied [Duff]_252-duff . ' It was [the Family Pet]_{7100-the family pet} , [I]_252-duff tell [you]_251-blathers . [Conkey]_{254-chickweed} had n't any more to do with it than [I]_252-duff had . '_[252-duff] ' Get out ! '_{[251-blathers]} retorted [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers ; ' [I]_251-blathers know better . Do [you]_245-rose mind that time when [Conkey]_{254-chickweed} was robbed of [his]_{254-chickweed} money , though ? What a start that was ! Better than any novel - book [I]_251-blathers ever see ! '_{[251-blathers]} ' What was that ? '_[245-rose] inquired [Rose]_245-rose : anxious to encourage any symptoms of good - humour in [the unwelcome visitors]_{2681-the unwelcome visitors} . ' It was a robbery , [miss]_2479-miss , that hardly [anybody]_435-anybody would have been down upon , '_{[251-blathers]} said [Blathers]_251-blathers . ' This here [Conkey Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} - '_{[251-blathers]} ' [Conkey]_{254-chickweed} means Nosey , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , '_[252-duff] interposed [Duff]_252-duff . ' Of course [the lady]_{679-the lady} knows that , do n't [she]_{679-the lady} ? '_{[251-blathers]} demanded [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers . ' Always interrupting , [you]_245-rose are , [partner]_7105-partner ! This here [Conkey Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} , [miss]_2479-miss , kept [a public - house]_{1927-a public - house} over [Battlebridge way]_{75-battlebridge way} , and [he]_2682-he had [a cellar]_{7108-a cellar} , where [a good many young lords]_{7109-a good many young lords} went to see cock - fighting , and badger - drawing , and that ; and a wery intellectual manner the sports was conducted in , for [I]_251-blathers 've seen ['em]_{2682-he[251-blathers]} off'en . [He]_2682-he warn't [one of [the family]_{4874-the family}]_{2683-one of the family} , at that time ; and one night [he]_2682-he was robbed of three hundred and twenty - seven guineas in a canvas bag , that was stole out of [[his]_2682-he bedroom]_{2685-his bedroom} in the dead of night , by [a tall man]_{2686-a tall man} with a black patch over [his]_{2686-a tall man} eye , who had concealed [himself]_{2686-a tall man} [under the bed , and after committing the robbery]_{2687-under the bed , and after committing the robbery} , jumped slap out of window : which was only a story high . [He]_2682-he was [wery]_2688-wery quick about it . But [Conkey]_{254-chickweed} was quick , too ; for [he]_{254-chickweed} fired a blunderbuss arter [him]_2682-he , and roused [the neighbourhood]_{4854-the neighbourhood} . [They]_2690-they set up a hue - and - cry , directly , and when [they]_2690-they came to look about 'em , found that [Conkey]_{254-chickweed} had hit [the robber]_{1469-the robber} ; for there was traces of blood , all the way to some palings a good distance off ; and there [they]_2690-they lost ['em]_{7111-'em[2690-they]} . However , [he]_2682-he had made off with the blunt ; and , consequently , the name of [Mr. Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} , [licensed witler]_{2691-licensed witler} , appeared in the Gazette among [the other bankrupts]_{2692-the other bankrupts} ; and all manner of benefits and subscriptions , and [I]_0-i do n't know what all , was got up for [the poor man]_{2693-the poor man} , who was in a wery low state of mind about [his]_{2693-the poor man} loss , and went up and down [the streets]_{758-the streets} , for three or four days , a pulling [his]_{2693-the poor man} hair off in such a desperate manner that [many people]_{4810-many people} was afraid [he]_{2693-the poor man} might be going to make away with [himself]_{2693-the poor man} . One day [he]_{2693-the poor man} came up to [the office]_{4687-the office} , all in a hurry , and had a private interview with [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} , who , after a deal of talk , rings the bell , and orders [Jem Spyers]_255-spyers in [Jem]_255-spyers was [a active officer]_{2698-a active officer} , and tells [him]_{2693-the poor man} to go and assist [Mr. Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} in apprehending [the man]_{4928-the man} as robbed [[his]_{2693-the poor man} house]_{1582-his house} . " [I]_0-i see [him]_{4928-the man} , [Spyers]_2701-spyers , " said [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} , " pass [[my]_0-i house]_{2702-my house} yesterday morning , " " Why did n't [you]_{254-chickweed} up , and collar [him]_{4928-the man} ! " says [Spyers]_255-spyers . " [I]_0-i was so struck all of a heap , that [you]_{254-chickweed} might have fractured [my]_0-i skull with a toothpick , " says [the poor man]_{2693-the poor man} ; " but [we]_2704-we 're sure to have [him]_{4928-the man} ; for between ten and eleven o'clock at night [he]_{4928-the man} passed again . " [Spyers]_255-spyers no sooner heard this , than [he]_255-spyers put some clean linen and a comb , in [his]_255-spyers pocket , in case [he]_255-spyers should have to stop a day or two ; and away [he]_255-spyers goes , and sets [himself]_255-spyers down at one of the public - house windows behind the little red curtain , with [his]_255-spyers hat on , all ready to bolt out , at a moment 's notice . [He]_255-spyers was smoking [his]_255-spyers pipe here , late at night , when all of a sudden [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} roars out , " Here [he]_{4928-the man} is ! [Stop thief]_{1094-stop thief} ! Murder ! " [Jem Spyers]_255-spyers dashes out ; and there [he]_255-spyers sees [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} , a - tearing down [the street]_{353-the street} full cry . Away goes [Spyers]_255-spyers ; on goes [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} ; round turns [the people]_{396-the people} ; [everybody]_{377-everybody} roars out , " [Thieves]_1067-thieves ! " and [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} [himself]_{254-chickweed} keeps on shouting , all the time , like mad . [Spyers]_255-spyers loses sight of [him]_{254-chickweed} a minute as [he]_255-spyers turns a corner ; shoots round ; sees [a little crowd]_{7117-a little crowd} ; dives in ; " Which is [the man]_{4928-the man} ? " " D - [me]_255-spyers ! " says [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} , " [I]_255-spyers 've lost [him]_{4928-the man} again ! " It was a remarkable occurrence , but [he]_255-spyers warn't to be seen nowhere , so [they]_7119-they went back to [the public - house]_{1935-the public - house} . Next morning , [Spyers]_255-spyers took [his]_255-spyers old place , and looked out , from behind the curtain , for [a tall man with a black patch over [his]_{7121-a tall man with a black patch over his eye} eye]_{7121-a tall man with a black patch over his eye} , till [his]_255-spyers own two eyes ached again . At last , [he]_255-spyers could n't help shutting 'em_[255-spyers] , to ease 'em a minute ; and the very moment [he]_255-spyers did so , [he]_255-spyers hears [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} a - roaring out , " Here [he]_{4928-the man} is ! " Off [he]_255-spyers starts once more , with [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} half - way down [the street]_{353-the street} ahead of [him]_255-spyers ; and after twice as long a run as [the yesterday]_{7123-the yesterday} 's one , [the man]_{4928-the man} 's lost again ! This was done , once or twice more , till [one - half [the neighbours]_{7126-the neighbours}]_{7125-one - half the neighbours} gave out that [Mr. Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} had been robbed by the devil , who was playing tricks with [him]_{254-chickweed} arterwards ; and [the other half]_{7127-the other half} , that poor [Mr. Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} had gone mad with grief . '_[255-spyers] ' What did [Jem Spyers]_255-spyers say ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} inquired [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; who had returned to [the room]_{432-the room} shortly after the commencement of the story . ' [Jem Spyers]_255-spyers , '_{[5322-the officer]} resumed [the officer]_{5322-the officer} , ' for a long time said nothing at all , and listened to everything without seeming to , which showed [he]_255-spyers understood [his]_255-spyers business . But , one morning , [he]_255-spyers walked into the bar , and taking out [his]_255-spyers snuffbox , says " [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} , [I]_251-blathers 've found out who done this here robbery . " " Have [you]_251-blathers ? " said [Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} . " Oh , [[my]_251-blathers dear [Spyers]_255-spyers]_{7128-my dear spyers} , only let [me]_251-blathers have wengeance , and [I]_251-blathers shall die contented ! Oh , [[my]_251-blathers dear [Spyers]_255-spyers]_{7128-my dear spyers} , where is [the villain]_{7130-the villain} ! " " Come ! " said [Spyers]_255-spyers , offering [him]_255-spyers a pinch of snuff , " none of that gammon ! [You]_255-spyers did it [yourself]_255-spyers . " So [he]_255-spyers had ; and a good bit of money [he]_255-spyers had made by it , too ; and [nobody]_354-nobody would never have found it out , if [he]_255-spyers had n't been so precious anxious to keep up appearances ! '_{[251-blathers]} said [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers , putting down [his]_251-blathers wine - glass , and clinking the handcuffs together . ' Very curious , indeed , '_{[5019-the doctor]} observed [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' Now , if [you]_255-spyers please , [you]_255-spyers can walk [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' If [you]_255-spyers please , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[251-blathers]} returned [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers . Closely following [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , [the two officers]_{2709-the two officers} ascended to [[Oliver]_123-oliver 's bedroom]_{2710-oliver 's bedroom} ; [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} preceding [the party]_{6050-the party} , with a lighted candle . [Oliver]_123-oliver had been dozing ; but looked worse , and was more feverish than [he]_123-oliver had appeared yet . Being assisted by [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , [he]_123-oliver managed to sit up in bed for a minute or so ; and looked at [the strangers]_{2713-the strangers} without at all understanding what was going forward - in fact , without seeming to recollect where [he]_123-oliver was , or what had been passing . ' This , '_{[247-mr. losberne]} said [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , speaking softly , but with great vehemence notwithstanding , ' this is [the lad , who , being accidently wounded by a spring - gun in some boyish trespass on [Mr.]_7135-mr. What - d '_{[247-mr. losberne]} [ye]_2714-ye - call - [him]_123-oliver 's grounds]_{7134-the lad , who , being accidently wounded by a spring - gun in some boyish trespass on mr. what - d ' ye - call - him 's grounds} , at the back here , comes to [the house]_{4595-the house} for assistance this morning , and is immediately laid hold of and maltreated , by [that ingenious gentleman with the candle]_{2716-that ingenious gentleman with the candle} in [his]_{2716-that ingenious gentleman with the candle} hand : who has placed [his]_{2716-that ingenious gentleman with the candle} life in considerable danger , as [I]_0-i can professionally certify . ' [Messrs. Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_252-duff looked at [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , as [he]_{241-mr. giles} was thus recommended to [their]_{2713-the strangers} notice . [The bewildered butler]_{7136-the bewildered butler} gazed from [them]_{2713-the strangers} towards [Oliver]_123-oliver , and from [Oliver]_123-oliver towards [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , with a most ludicrous mixture of fear and perplexity . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i do n't mean to deny that , [I]_0-i suppose ? ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , laying [Oliver]_123-oliver gently down again . '_[0-i] It was all done for the - for the best , [sir]_4564-sir , ' answered [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i thought it was [the boy]_{437-the boy} , or [I]_0-i would n't have meddled with [him]_{437-the boy} . [I]_0-i am not of an inhuman disposition , [sir]_4564-sir . ' '_[0-i] Thought it was [what boy]_{2720-what boy} ? ' inquired [the senior officer]_{7138-the senior officer} . '_{[2720-what boy]} [The housebreaker 's boy]_{2721-the housebreaker 's boy} , [sir]_4564-sir ! ' replied [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . '_{[2720-what boy]} [They]_2723-they - [they]_2723-they certainly had [a boy]_{4668-a boy} . ' '_[2723-they] Well ? Do [you]_2725-you think so now ? ' inquired [Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} . '_[2725-you] Think what , now ? ' replied [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , looking vacantly at [[his]_{241-mr. giles} questioner]_{7139-his questioner} . '_[2725-you] Think it 's [the same boy]_{2726-the same boy} , [Stupid - head]_{2727-stupid - head} ? ' rejoined [Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} , impatiently . '_{[2727-stupid - head]} [I]_0-i do n't know ; [I]_0-i really do n't know , ' said [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , with a rueful countenance . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i could n't swear to [him]_{4668-a boy} . ' '_[0-i] What do [you]_2725-you think ? ' asked [Mr. Blathers]_251-blathers . '_[2725-you] [I]_0-i do n't know what to think , ' replied [poor Giles]_{241-mr. giles} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think it is [the boy]_{437-the boy} ; indeed , [I]_0-i 'm almost certain that it is n't . [You]_2725-you know it ca n't be . '_[0-i] ' Has [this man]_{4708-this man} been a - drinking , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_{[251-blathers]} inquired [Blathers]_251-blathers , turning to [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' What [a precious muddle - headed chap]_{7142-a precious muddle - headed chap} [you]_2725-you are ! '_[252-duff] said [Duff]_252-duff , addressing [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , with supreme contempt . [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} had been feeling [the patient]_{4567-the patient} 's pulse during this short dialogue ; but [he]_{247-mr. losberne} now rose from the chair by the bedside , and remarked , that if [the officers]_{2731-the officers} had any doubts upon the subject , [they]_{2731-the officers} would perhaps like to step into [the next room]_{2660-the next room} , and have [Brittles]_242-brittles before [them]_{2731-the officers} . Acting upon this suggestion , [they]_{2731-the officers} adjourned to [a neighbouring apartment]_{2733-a neighbouring apartment} , where [Mr. Brittles]_242-brittles , being called in , involved [himself]_242-brittles and [[his]_242-brittles respected superior]_{2734-his respected superior} in such a wonderful maze of fresh contradictions and impossibilities , as tended to throw no particular light on anything , but the fact of [his]_242-brittles own strong mystification ; except , indeed , [his]_242-brittles declarations that [he]_242-brittles should n't know [the real boy]_{2735-the real boy} , if [he]_{2735-the real boy} were put before [him]_242-brittles that instant ; that [he]_242-brittles had only taken [Oliver]_123-oliver to be [he]_242-brittles , because [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} had said [he]_242-brittles was ; and that [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} had , five minutes previously , admitted in [the kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} , that [he]_{241-mr. giles} began to be very much afraid [he]_{241-mr. giles} had been a little too hasty . Among other ingenious surmises , the question was then raised , whether [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} had really hit [anybody]_435-anybody ; and upon examination of the fellow pistol to that which [he]_{241-mr. giles} had fired , it turned out to have no more destructive loading than gunpowder and brown paper : a discovery which made a considerable impression on [everybody]_{377-everybody} but [the doctor , who had drawn the ball about ten minutes before]_{2739-the doctor , who had drawn the ball about ten minutes before} . Upon [no one]_{5412-no one} , however , did it make a greater impression than on [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} [himself]_{241-mr. giles} ; who , after labouring , for some hours , under the fear of having mortally wounded [a fellow - creature]_{5572-a fellow - creature} , eagerly caught at this new idea , and favoured it to the utmost . Finally , [the officers]_{2731-the officers} , without troubling [themselves]_{2731-the officers} very much about [Oliver]_123-oliver , left [the Chertsey constable]_{2743-the chertsey constable} in [the house]_{4595-the house} , and took up [their]_{2731-the officers} rest for that night in [the town]_{4898-the town} ; promising to return the next morning . With the next morning , there came a rumour , that [two men]_{2746-two men} and [a boy]_{4668-a boy} were in the cage at [Kingston]_76-kingston , who had been apprehended over night under suspicious circumstances ; and to [Kingston Messrs. Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_252-duff journeyed accordingly . The suspicious circumstances , however , resolving [themselves]_{2731-the officers} , on investigation , into the one fact , that [they]_{2731-the officers} had been discovered sleeping under a haystack ; which , although a great crime , is only punishable by imprisonment , and is , in the merciful eye of the English law , and its comprehensive love of [all [the King]_{5058-the king} 's subjects]_{2748-all the king 's subjects} , held to be no satisfactory proof , in the absence of all other evidence , that [the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence]_{2750-the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence} , and have therefore rendered [themselves]_{2750-the sleeper , or sleepers , have committed burglary accompanied with violence} liable to the punishment of death ; [Messrs. Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_252-duff came back again , as wise as [they]_{2731-the officers} went . In short , after some more examination , and a great deal more conversation , [a neighbouring magistrate]_{2751-a neighbouring magistrate} was readily induced to take the joint bail of [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} and [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} for [Oliver]_123-oliver 's appearance if [he]_123-oliver should ever be called upon ; and [Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_252-duff , being rewarded with a couple of guineas , returned to [town]_1697-town with divided opinions on the subject of [their]_{2731-the officers} expedition : [the latter gentleman]_{4760-the latter gentleman} on a mature consideration of all the circumstances , inclining to the belief that the burglarious attempt had originated with [the Family Pet]_{7100-the family pet} ; and [the former]_{5396-the former} being equally disposed to concede the full merit of it to [the great Mr. Conkey Chickweed]_{254-chickweed} . Meanwhile , [Oliver]_123-oliver gradually throve and prospered under the united care of [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , [Rose]_245-rose , and [the kind - hearted Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} . If fervent prayers , gushing from hearts overcharged with gratitude , be heard in heaven - and if [they]_2756-them be not , what prayers are ! - the blessings which [the orphan child]_{2757-the orphan child} called down upon [them]_2756-them , sunk into [their]_2756-them souls , diffusing peace and happiness . CHAPTER XXXII OF [THE HAPPY LIFE]_{2758-the happy life} [OLIVER]_123-oliver BEGAN TO LEAD WITH [[HIS]_123-oliver KIND FRIENDS [[Oliver]_123-oliver 's ailings]_{2760-oliver 's ailings}]_{2759-his kind friends oliver 's ailings} were neither slight nor few . In addition to the pain and delay attendant on a broken limb , [his]_123-oliver exposure to the wet and cold had brought on fever and ague : which hung about [him]_123-oliver for many weeks , and reduced [him]_123-oliver sadly . But , at length , [he]_123-oliver began , by slow degrees , to get better , and to be able to say sometimes , in a few tearful words , how deeply [he]_123-oliver felt the goodness of [the two sweet ladies]_{2761-the two sweet ladies} , and how ardently [he]_123-oliver hoped that when [he]_123-oliver grew strong and well again , [he]_123-oliver could do something to show [his]_123-oliver gratitude ; only something , which would let [them]_2756-them see the love and duty with which [his]_123-oliver breast was full ; something , however slight , which would prove to [them]_2756-them that [their]_2756-them gentle kindness had not been cast away ; but that [the poor boy whom [their]_2756-them charity had rescued from misery , or death]_{2762-the poor boy whom their charity had rescued from misery , or death} , was eager to serve [them]_2756-them with [his]_{2762-the poor boy whom their charity had rescued from misery , or death} whole heart and soul . ' [Poor fellow]_{863-poor fellow} ! '_[245-rose] said [Rose]_245-rose , when [Oliver]_123-oliver had been one day feebly endeavouring to utter the words of thankfulness that rose to [his]_123-oliver pale lips ; ' [you]_{863-poor fellow} shall have many opportunities of serving [us]_2756-them , if [you]_{863-poor fellow} will . [We]_2756-them are going into [the country]_{5109-the country} , and [[my]_245-rose aunt]_{6897-my aunt} intends that [you]_{863-poor fellow} shall accompany [us]_2756-them . [The quiet place]_{7146-the quiet place} , the pure air , and all the pleasure and beauties of spring , will restore [you]_{863-poor fellow} in a few days . [We]_2756-them will employ [you]_{863-poor fellow} in a hundred ways , when [you]_{863-poor fellow} can bear the trouble . '_[245-rose] ' The trouble ! '_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Oh ! [dear lady]_{7147-dear lady} , if [I]_245-rose could but work for [you]_{7147-dear lady} ; if [I]_245-rose could only give [you]_{7147-dear lady} pleasure by watering [your]_{7147-dear lady} flowers , or watching [your]_{7147-dear lady} birds , or running up and down the whole day long , to make [you]_{7147-dear lady} happy ; what would [I]_245-rose give to do it ! '_[245-rose] ' [You]_123-oliver shall give nothing at all , '_{[256-miss maylie]} said [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} , smiling ; ' for , as [I]_{256-miss maylie} told [you]_123-oliver before , [we]_2756-them shall employ [you]_123-oliver in a hundred ways ; and if [you]_123-oliver only take half the trouble to please [us]_2756-them , that [you]_123-oliver promise now , [you]_123-oliver will make [me]_{256-miss maylie} very happy indeed . '_{[256-miss maylie]} ' Happy , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ! '_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver ; ' how kind of [you]_4974-ma'am to say so ! '_[123-oliver] ' [You]_123-oliver will make [me]_{5568-the young lady} happier than [I]_{5568-the young lady} can tell [you]_123-oliver , '_{[5568-the young lady]} replied [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} . ' To think that [[my]_{5568-the young lady} dear good aunt]_{7149-my dear good aunt} should have been the means of rescuing [any one]_{5016-any one} from such sad misery as [you]_123-oliver have described to [us]_2756-them , would be an unspeakable pleasure to [me]_{5568-the young lady} ; but to know that the object of [her]_{7149-my dear good aunt} goodness and compassion was sincerely grateful and attached , in consequence , would delight [me]_{5568-the young lady} , more than [you]_123-oliver can well imagine . Do [you]_123-oliver understand [me]_{5568-the young lady} ? '_{[5568-the young lady]} [she]_{5568-the young lady} inquired , watching [Oliver]_123-oliver 's thoughtful face . ' Oh yes , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , yes ! '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver eagerly ; ' but [I]_123-oliver was thinking that [I]_123-oliver am ungrateful now . '_[123-oliver] ' To whom ? '_{[5568-the young lady]} inquired [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} . ' To [the kind gentleman]_{7152-the kind gentleman} , and [the dear old nurse]_{7153-the dear old nurse} , who took so much care of [me]_123-oliver before , '_[123-oliver] rejoined [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' If [they]_7154-they knew how happy [I]_123-oliver am , [they]_7154-they would be pleased , [I]_123-oliver am sure . '_[123-oliver] ' [I]_123-oliver am sure [they]_7154-they would , '_[123-oliver] rejoined [[Oliver]_123-oliver 's benefactress]_{2765-oliver 's benefactress} ; ' and [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} has already been kind enough to promise that when [you]_123-oliver are well enough to bear the journey , [he]_{247-mr. losberne} will carry [you]_123-oliver to see [them]_7154-they . '_[123-oliver] ' Has [he]_{247-mr. losberne} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? '_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , [his]_123-oliver face brightening with pleasure . ' [I]_123-oliver do n't know what [I]_123-oliver shall do for joy when [I]_123-oliver see [their]_7154-they kind faces once again ! '_[123-oliver] In a short time [Oliver]_123-oliver was sufficiently recovered to undergo the fatigue of this expedition . One morning [he]_123-oliver and [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} set out , accordingly , in [a little carriage which belonged to [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie}]_{2766-a little carriage which belonged to mrs. maylie} . When [they]_2767-they came to [Chertsey Bridge]_{77-chertsey bridge} , [Oliver]_123-oliver turned very pale , and uttered a loud exclamation . ' What 's the matter with [the boy]_{437-the boy} ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} cried [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , as usual , all in a bustle . ' Do [you]_123-oliver see anything - hear anything - feel anything - eh ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' That , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing out of the carriage window . ' [That house]_{7158-that house} ! '_[123-oliver] ' Yes ; well , what of [it]_{7158-that house} ? Stop [coachman]_{7159-coachman} . Pull up here , '_{[5019-the doctor]} cried [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' What of [the house]_{4595-the house} , [[my]_{5019-the doctor} man]_{555-my man} ; eh ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' [The thieves]_{5400-the thieves} - [the house [they]_{5400-the thieves} took [me]_123-oliver to]_{7163-the house they took me to} ! '_[123-oliver] whispered [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' The devil it is ! '_{[5019-the doctor]} cried [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' Hallo , there ! let [me]_{5019-the doctor} out ! '_{[5019-the doctor]} But , before [the coachman]_{5624-the coachman} could dismount from [his]_{5624-the coachman} box , [he]_{5624-the coachman} had tumbled out of [the coach]_{5036-the coach} , by some means or other ; and , running down to [the deserted tenement]_{2773-the deserted tenement} , began kicking at the door like [a madman]_{2774-a madman} . ' [Halloa]_257-halloa ? '_{[2775-a little ugly hump - backed man]} said [a little ugly hump - backed man]_{2775-a little ugly hump - backed man} : opening the door so suddenly , that [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , from the very impetus of [his]_{5019-the doctor} last kick , nearly fell forward into [the passage]_{5150-the passage} . ' What 's the matter here ? '_{[2775-a little ugly hump - backed man]} ' Matter ! '_{[2775-a little ugly hump - backed man]} exclaimed the other , collaring [him]_{5019-the doctor} , without a moment 's reflection . ' A good deal . Robbery is the matter . '_{[2775-a little ugly hump - backed man]} ' There 'll be Murder the matter , too , '_{[2778-the hump - backed man]} replied [the hump - backed man]_{2778-the hump - backed man} , coolly , ' if [you]_{5019-the doctor} do n't take [your]_{5019-the doctor} hands off . Do [you]_{5019-the doctor} hear [me]_{2778-the hump - backed man} ? '_{[2778-the hump - backed man]} ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} hear [you]_{2775-a little ugly hump - backed man} , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , giving [[his]_{5019-the doctor} captive]_{2780-his captive} a hearty shake . ' Where 's - confound [the fellow]_{7164-the fellow} , what 's [his]_{7164-the fellow} rascally name - [Sikes]_161-sikes ; that 's it . Where 's [Sikes]_161-sikes , [[you]_{5019-the doctor} thief]_{7165-you thief} ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} [The hump - backed man]_{2778-the hump - backed man} stared , as if in excess of amazement and indignation ; then , twisting [himself]_{2778-the hump - backed man} , dexterously , from [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} 's grasp , growled forth a volley of horrid oaths , and retired into [the house]_{4595-the house} . Before [he]_{2778-the hump - backed man} could shut the door , however , [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} had passed into [the parlour]_{1629-the parlour} , without a word of parley . [He]_{5019-the doctor} looked anxiously round ; not an article of furniture ; not a vestige of anything , animate or inanimate ; not even the position of the cupboards ; answered [Oliver]_123-oliver 's description ! ' Now ! '_{[2778-the hump - backed man]} said [the hump - backed man]_{2778-the hump - backed man} , who had watched [him]_{5019-the doctor} keenly , ' what do [you]_{5019-the doctor} mean by coming into [[my]_{2778-the hump - backed man} house]_{2702-my house} , in this violent way ? Do [you]_{5019-the doctor} want to rob [me]_{2778-the hump - backed man} , or to murder [me]_{2778-the hump - backed man} ? Which is it ? '_{[2778-the hump - backed man]} ' Did [you]_{5019-the doctor} ever know [a man]_{469-a man} come out to do either , in a chariot and pair , [you]_{5019-the doctor} ridiculous old vampire ? '_{[2787-the irritable doctor]} said [the irritable doctor]_{2787-the irritable doctor} . ' What do [you]_{5019-the doctor} want , then ? '_{[2788-the hunchback]} demanded [the hunchback]_{2788-the hunchback} . ' Will [you]_{5019-the doctor} take [yourself]_{5019-the doctor} off , before [I]_{2788-the hunchback} do [you]_{5019-the doctor} a mischief ? Curse [you]_{5019-the doctor} ! '_{[2788-the hunchback]} ' As soon as [I]_{247-mr. losberne} think proper , '_{[247-mr. losberne]} said [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , looking into [the other parlour]_{2789-the other parlour} ; which , like the first , bore no resemblance whatever to [Oliver]_123-oliver 's account of it . ' [I]_{247-mr. losberne} shall find [you]_123-oliver out , some day , [[my]_{247-mr. losberne} friend]_{597-my friend} . '_{[247-mr. losberne]} ' Will [you]_{5019-the doctor} ? '_{[2790-the ill - favoured cripple]} sneered [the ill - favoured cripple]_{2790-the ill - favoured cripple} . ' If [you]_123-oliver ever want [me]_{2790-the ill - favoured cripple} , [I]_{2790-the ill - favoured cripple} 'm_{[2790-the ill - favoured cripple]} [here]_351-here . [I]_0-i have n't lived here mad and all alone , for five - and - twenty years , to be scared by [you]_123-oliver . [You]_123-oliver shall pay for this ; [you]_123-oliver shall pay for this . ' And so saying , [the mis - shapen little demon]_{7169-the mis - shapen little demon} set up a yell , and danced upon the ground , as if wild with rage . '_[123-oliver] Stupid enough , this , ' muttered [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} to [himself]_{5019-the doctor} ; '_[123-oliver] [the boy]_{437-the boy} must have made a mistake . Here ! Put that in [your]_123-oliver pocket , and shut [yourself]_123-oliver up again . ' With these words [he]_{5019-the doctor} flung the hunchback a piece of money , and returned to [the carriage]_{6209-the carriage} . [The man]_{4928-the man} followed to the chariot door , uttering the wildest imprecations and curses all the way ; but as [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} turned to speak to [the driver]_{6206-the driver} , [he]_{4928-the man} looked into [the carriage]_{6209-the carriage} , and eyed [Oliver]_123-oliver for an instant with a glance so sharp and fierce and at the same time so furious and vindictive , that , waking or sleeping , [he]_{4928-the man} could not forget it for months afterwards . [He]_{4928-the man} continued to utter the most fearful imprecations , until [the driver]_{6206-the driver} had resumed [his]_{6206-the driver} seat ; and when [they]_7176-they were once more on [their]_7176-they way , [they]_7176-they could see [him]_{4928-the man} some distance behind : beating [his]_{4928-the man} feet upon the ground , and tearing [his]_{4928-the man} hair , in transports of real or pretended rage . '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i am [an ass]_{2793-an ass} ! ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , after a long silence . '_[123-oliver] Did [you]_0-i know that before , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? ' '_[0-i] No , [sir]_4564-sir . ' '_[0-i] Then do n't forget it another time . ' '_{[2793-an ass]} [An ass]_{2793-an ass} , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} again , after a further silence of some minutes . '_{[2793-an ass]} Even if it had been [the right place]_{2796-the right place} , and [the right fellows]_{2797-the right fellows} had been there , what could [I]_0-i have done , single - handed ? And if [I]_0-i had had assistance , [I]_0-i see no good that [I]_0-i should have done , except leading to [my]_0-i own exposure , and an unavoidable statement of the manner in which [I]_0-i have hushed up this business . That would have served [me]_0-i right , though . [I]_0-i am always involving [myself]_0-i in some scrape or other , by acting on impulse . It might have done [me]_0-i good . ' Now , the fact was that [the excellent doctor]_{7179-the excellent doctor} had never acted upon anything but impulse all through [his]_{7179-the excellent doctor} life , and it was no bad compliment to the nature of the impulses which governed [him]_{7179-the excellent doctor} , that so far from being involved in any peculiar troubles or misfortunes , [he]_{7179-the excellent doctor} had the warmest respect and esteem of [all who knew [him]_{7179-the excellent doctor}]_{7180-all who knew him} . If the truth must be told , [he]_{7179-the excellent doctor} was a little out of temper , for a minute or two , at being disappointed in procuring corroborative evidence of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's story on the very first occasion on which [he]_{7179-the excellent doctor} had a chance of obtaining any . [He]_{7179-the excellent doctor} soon came round again , however ; and finding that [Oliver]_123-oliver 's replies to [his]_123-oliver questions , were still as straightforward and consistent , and still delivered with as much apparent sincerity and truth , as they had ever been , [he]_{7179-the excellent doctor} made up [his]_{7179-the excellent doctor} mind to attach full credence to [them]_7181-them , from that time forth . As [Oliver]_123-oliver knew the name of [the street in which [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} resided]_{7182-the street in which mr. brownlow resided} , [they]_7183-they were enabled to drive straight thither . When [the coach]_{5036-the coach} turned into [it]_2799-it , [his]_123-oliver heart beat so violently , that [he]_123-oliver could scarcely draw [his]_123-oliver breath . '_[0-i] Now , [[my]_0-i boy]_{601-my boy} , which house is [it]_2799-it ? ' inquired [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} . '_[0-i] That ! That ! ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing eagerly out of the window . '_[0-i] [The white house]_{2800-the white house} . Oh ! make haste ! Pray make haste ! [I]_0-i feel as if [I]_0-i should die : it makes [me]_0-i tremble so . ' '_[0-i] Come , come ! ' said [the good doctor]_{7185-the good doctor} , patting [him]_123-oliver on the shoulder . '_[0-i] [You]_{601-my boy} will see [them]_2801-they directly , and [they]_2801-they will be overjoyed to find [you]_{601-my boy} safe and well . ' '_[2801-they] Oh ! [I]_0-i hope so ! ' cried [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[2801-they] [They]_2801-they were so good to [me]_0-i ; so very , very good to [me]_0-i . ' [The coach]_{5036-the coach} rolled on . [It]_{5036-the coach} stopped . No ; that was [the wrong house]_{7187-the wrong house} ; the next door . It went on a few paces , and stopped again . [Oliver]_123-oliver looked up at the windows , with tears of happy expectation coursing down [his]_123-oliver face . Alas ! [the white house]_{2800-the white house} was empty , and there was a bill in the window . '_[2801-they] To Let . ' '_[2801-they] Knock at the next door , ' cried [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , taking [Oliver]_123-oliver 's arm in [his]_{247-mr. losberne} . '_[2801-they] What has become of [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , who used to live in [the adjoining house]_{2802-the adjoining house} , do [you]_{601-my boy} know ? ' [The servant]_{5691-the servant} did not know ; but would go and inquire . [She]_{5691-the servant} presently returned , and said , that [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} had sold off [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} goods , and gone to [the West Indies]_{31-the west indies} , six weeks before . [Oliver]_123-oliver clasped [his]_123-oliver hands , and sank feebly backward . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} Has [[his]_{194-mr. brownlow} housekeeper]_{2803-his housekeeper} gone too ? ' inquired [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , after a moment 's pause . '_[4564-sir] Yes , [sir]_4564-sir ' ; replied [the servant]_{5691-the servant} . '_[4564-sir] [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , [the housekeeper]_{5643-the housekeeper} , and [a gentleman who was [a friend of [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} 's]_{2808-a friend of mr. brownlow 's}]_{2807-a gentleman who was a friend of mr. brownlow 's} , all went together . ' '_[4564-sir] Then turn towards [home]_4804-home again , ' said [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} to [the driver]_{6206-the driver} ; '_[4564-sir] and do n't stop to bait the horses , till [you]_4564-sir get out of this confounded [London]_3-london ! ' '_[4564-sir] [The book - stall keeper]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i know the way there . See [him]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} , pray , [sir]_4564-sir ! Do see [him]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} ! ' '_[0-i] [[My]_0-i poor boy]_{2813-my poor boy} , this is disappointment enough for one day , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_[0-i] Quite enough for both of [us]_2814-they . If [we]_2814-they go to [the book - stall keeper]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} 's , [we]_2814-they shall certainly find that [he]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} is dead , or has set [[his]_{1206-the book - stall keeper} house]_{1582-his house} on fire , or run away . No ; [home]_4804-home again straight ! ' And in obedience to [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} 's impulse , [home]_4804-home [they]_2814-they went . This bitter disappointment caused [Oliver]_123-oliver much sorrow and grief , even in the midst of [his]_123-oliver happiness ; for [he]_123-oliver had pleased [himself]_123-oliver , many times during [his]_123-oliver illness , with thinking of all that [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} would say to [him]_123-oliver : and what delight it would be to tell [them]_2814-they how many long days and nights [he]_123-oliver had passed in reflecting on what [they]_2814-they had done for [him]_123-oliver , and in bewailing [his]_123-oliver cruel separation from [them]_2814-they . The hope of eventually clearing [himself]_123-oliver with [them]_2814-they , too , and explaining how [he]_123-oliver had been forced away , had buoyed [him]_123-oliver up , and sustained [him]_123-oliver , under many of [his]_123-oliver recent trials ; and now , the idea that [they]_2814-they should have gone so far , and carried with [them]_2814-they the belief that [he]_123-oliver was [an impostor]_{7195-an impostor} and [a robber]_{6891-a robber} - a belief which might remain uncontradicted to [his]_123-oliver dying day - was almost more than [he]_123-oliver could bear . The circumstance occasioned no alteration , however , in the behaviour of [[his]_123-oliver benefactors]_{7197-his benefactors} . After another fortnight , when the fine warm weather had fairly begun , and every tree and flower was putting forth its young leaves and rich blossoms , [they]_2814-they made preparations for quitting [the house]_{4595-the house} at [Chertsey]_42-chertsey , for some months . Sending the plate , which had so excited [Fagin]_174-fagin 's cupidity , to [the banker]_{7199-the banker} 's ; and leaving [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} and [another servant]_{7200-another servant} in care of [the house]_{4595-the house} , [they]_2814-they departed to [a cottage at some distance in [the country]_{5109-the country}]_{7202-a cottage at some distance in the country} , and took [Oliver]_123-oliver with [them]_2814-they . Who can describe the pleasure and delight , the peace of mind and soft tranquillity , [the sickly boy]_{7204-the sickly boy} felt in the balmy air , and among [the green hills and rich woods]_{7205-the green hills and rich woods} , of [an inland village]_{7206-an inland village} ! Who can tell how scenes of peace and quietude sink into the minds of pain - worn dwellers in close and noisy places , and carry [their]_2814-they own freshness , deep into [their]_2814-they jaded hearts ! [Men who have lived in crowded , pent - up streets , through lives of toil , and who have never wished for change]_{7207-men who have lived in crowded , pent - up streets , through lives of toil , and who have never wished for change} ; [men , to whom custom has indeed been second nature , and who have come almost to love each brick and stone that formed the narrow boundaries of]_{7208-men , to whom custom has indeed been second nature , and who have come almost to love each brick and stone that formed the narrow boundaries of} [their]_2814-they daily walks ; even [they]_2814-they , with the hand of death upon [them]_2814-they , have been known to yearn at last for one short glimpse of Nature 's face ; and , carried far from the scenes of [their]_2814-they old pains and pleasures , have seemed to pass at once into a new state of being . Crawling forth , from day to day , to [some green sunny spot]_{7209-some green sunny spot} , [they]_2814-they have had such memories wakened up within [them]_2814-they by the sight of the sky , and [hill and plain]_{7210-hill and plain} , and glistening water , that a foretaste of heaven itself has soothed [their]_2814-they quick decline , and [they]_2814-they have sunk into [[their]_2814-they tombs]_{7211-their tombs} , as peacefully as the sun whose setting [they]_2814-they watched from [their]_2814-they lonely chamber window but a few hours before , faded from [their]_2814-they dim and feeble sight ! The memories which peaceful country scenes call up , are not of [this world]_{326-this world} , nor of its thoughts and hopes . [Their]_2814-they gentle influence may teach [us]_7213-us how to weave fresh garlands for the graves of [those [we]_7213-us loved]_{7214-those we loved} : may purify [our]_7213-us thoughts , and bear down before it old enmity and hatred ; but beneath all this , there lingers , in the least reflective mind , a vague and half - formed consciousness of having held such feelings long before , in some remote and distant time , which calls up solemn thoughts of distant times to come , and bends down pride and worldliness beneath it . It was [a lovely spot]_{7215-a lovely spot} to which [they]_2814-they repaired . [Oliver]_123-oliver , whose days had been spent among [squalid crowds , and in the midst of noise and brawling]_{7216-squalid crowds , and in the midst of noise and brawling} , seemed to enter on a new existence there . The rose and honeysuckle clung to [the cottage walls]_{7217-the cottage walls} ; the ivy crept round the trunks of the trees ; and the garden - flowers perfumed the air with delicious odours . Hard by , was [a little churchyard]_{7218-a little churchyard} ; not crowded with [tall unsightly gravestones]_{7219-tall unsightly gravestones} , but full of humble mounds , covered with fresh turf and moss : beneath which , [the old people of [the village]_{7221-the village}]_{7220-the old people of the village} lay at rest . [Oliver]_123-oliver often wandered here ; and , thinking of the wretched grave in which [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{427-his mother} lay , would sometimes sit [him]_123-oliver down and sob unseen ; but , when [he]_123-oliver raised [his]_123-oliver eyes to the deep sky overhead , [he]_123-oliver would cease to think of [her]_{427-his mother} as lying in the ground , and would weep for [her]_{427-his mother} , sadly , but without pain . It was a happy time . The days were peaceful and serene ; the nights brought with [them]_2814-they neither fear nor care ; no languishing in [a wretched prison]_{7223-a wretched prison} , or associating with [wretched men]_{7224-wretched men} ; nothing but pleasant and happy thoughts . Every morning [he]_123-oliver went to [a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near [the little church]_{7226-the little church}]_{7225-a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near the little church} : who taught [him]_123-oliver to read better , and to write : and who spoke so kindly , and took such pains , that [Oliver]_123-oliver could never try enough to please [him]_{7225-a white - headed old gentleman , who lived near the little church} . Then , [he]_123-oliver would walk with [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} and [Rose]_245-rose , and hear [them]_7227-them talk of books ; or perhaps sit near them , in [some shady place]_{7228-some shady place} , and listen whilst [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} read : which [he]_123-oliver could have done , until it grew too dark to see the letters . Then , [he]_123-oliver had [his]_123-oliver own lesson for the next day to prepare ; and at this , [he]_123-oliver would work hard , in [a little room which looked into [the garden]_{944-the garden}]_{7230-a little room which looked into the garden} , till evening came slowly on , when [the ladies]_{4649-the ladies} would walk out again , and [he]_123-oliver with [them]_{4649-the ladies} : listening with such pleasure to all [they]_{4649-the ladies} said : and so happy if [they]_{4649-the ladies} wanted a flower that [he]_123-oliver could climb to reach , or had forgotten anything [he]_123-oliver could run to fetch : that [he]_123-oliver could never be quick enough about it . When it became quite dark , and [they]_{4649-the ladies} returned [home]_4804-home , [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} would sit down to the piano , and play some pleasant air , or sing , in a low and gentle voice , some old song which it pleased [[her]_{5568-the young lady} aunt]_{7235-her aunt} to hear . There would be no candles lighted at such times as these ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver would sit by one of the windows , listening to the sweet music , in a perfect rapture . And when Sunday came , how differently the day was spent , from any way in which [he]_123-oliver had ever spent it yet ! and how happily too ; like all the other days in that most happy time ! There was [the little church]_{7226-the little church} , in the morning , with the green leaves fluttering at the windows : the birds singing without : and the sweet - smelling air stealing in at [the low porch]_{1988-the low porch} , and filling [the homely building]_{7238-the homely building} with its fragrance . [The poor people]_{4641-the poor people} were so neat and clean , and knelt so reverently in prayer , that it seemed a pleasure , not a tedious duty , [their]_{4641-the poor people} assembling there together ; and though the singing might be rude , it was real , and sounded more musical to [Oliver]_123-oliver 's ears at least than any [he]_123-oliver had ever heard in [church]_7240-church before . Then , there were the walks as usual , and many calls at [the clean houses of [the labouring men]_{7242-the labouring men}]_{7241-the clean houses of the labouring men} ; and at night , [Oliver]_123-oliver read a chapter or two from the Bible , which [he]_123-oliver had been studying all the week , and in the performance of which duty [he]_123-oliver felt more proud and pleased , than if [he]_123-oliver had been [the clergyman]_{4951-the clergyman} [himself]_123-oliver . In the morning , [Oliver]_123-oliver would be a - foot by six o'clock , roaming [the fields]_{936-the fields} , and plundering the hedges , far and wide , for nosegays of wild flowers , with which [he]_123-oliver would return laden , [home]_4804-home ; and which it took great care and consideration to arrange , to the best advantage , for the embellishment of the breakfast - table . There was fresh groundsel , too , for [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} 's birds , with which [Oliver]_123-oliver , who had been studying the subject under the able tuition of [the village clerk]_{7246-the village clerk} , would decorate the cages , in the most approved taste . When the birds were made all spruce and smart for the day , there was usually some little commission of charity to execute in [the village]_{7221-the village} ; or , failing that , there was rare cricket - playing , sometimes , on [the green]_{7248-the green} ; or , failing that , there was always something to do in [the garden]_{944-the garden} , or about the plants , to which [Oliver]_123-oliver who had studied this science also , under [the same master , who was [a gardener by trade]_{7251-a gardener by trade}]_{7250-the same master , who was a gardener by trade} , applied [himself]_123-oliver with hearty good - will , until [Miss Rose]_245-rose made [her]_245-rose appearance : when there were a thousand commendations to be bestowed on all [he]_123-oliver had done . So three months glided away ; three months which , in the life of [the most blessed and favoured of mortals]_{7252-the most blessed and favoured of mortals} , might have been unmingled happiness , and which , in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's were true felicity . With the purest and most amiable generosity on one side ; and the truest , warmest , soul - felt gratitude on the other ; it is no wonder that , by the end of that short time , [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver had become completely domesticated with [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} and [[her]_{5061-the old lady} niece]_{7254-her niece} , and that the fervent attachment of [his]_123-oliver young and sensitive heart , was repaid by [their]_7255-they pride in , and attachment to , [himself]_123-oliver . CHAPTER XXXIII WHEREIN THE HAPPINESS OF [OLIVER]_123-oliver AND [[HIS]_123-oliver FRIENDS]_{4556-his friends} , EXPERIENCES A SUDDEN CHECK Spring flew swiftly by , and summer came . If [the village]_{7221-the village} had been beautiful at first [it]_{7221-the village} was now in the full glow and luxuriance of [its]_{7221-the village} richness . The great trees , which had looked shrunken and bare in the earlier months , had now burst into strong life and health ; and stretching forth [their]_7255-they green arms over [the thirsty ground]_{7258-the thirsty ground} , converted open and naked spots into [choice nooks , where was a deep and pleasant shade from which to look upon the wide prospect]_{7259-choice nooks , where was a deep and pleasant shade from which to look upon the wide prospect} , steeped in sunshine , which lay stretched beyond . [The earth]_{5064-the earth} had donned [her]_{5061-the old lady} mantle of brightest green ; and shed [her]_{5061-the old lady} richest perfumes abroad . It was the prime and vigour of the year ; all things were glad and flourishing . Still , the same quiet life went on at [the little cottage]_{7261-the little cottage} , and the same cheerful serenity prevailed among [[its]_{7261-the little cottage} inmates]_{7262-its inmates} . [Oliver]_123-oliver had long since grown stout and healthy ; but health or sickness made no difference in [his]_123-oliver warm feelings of [a great many people]_{7263-a great many people} . [He]_123-oliver was still [the same gentle , attached , affectionate creature that [he]_123-oliver had been when pain and suffering had wasted [his]_123-oliver strength , and when [he]_123-oliver was dependent for every slight attention , and comfort on those who tended [him]_123-oliver]_{7264-the same gentle , attached , affectionate creature that he had been when pain and suffering had wasted his strength , and when he was dependent for every slight attention , and comfort on those who tended him} . One beautiful night , when [they]_7255-they had taken a longer walk than was customary with [them]_7255-they : for the day had been unusually warm , and there was a brilliant moon , and a light wind had sprung up , which was unusually refreshing . [Rose]_245-rose had been in high spirits , too , and [they]_7255-they had walked on , in merry conversation , until [they]_7255-they had far exceeded [their]_7255-they ordinary bounds . [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} being fatigued , [they]_7255-they returned more slowly [home]_4804-home . [The young lady]_{5568-the young lady} merely throwing off [her]_{5568-the young lady} simple bonnet , sat down to the piano as usual . After running abstractedly over the keys for a few minutes , [she]_{5568-the young lady} fell into a low and very solemn air ; and as [she]_{5568-the young lady} played it , [they]_7255-they heard a sound as if [she]_{5568-the young lady} were weeping . '_[245-rose] [Rose]_245-rose , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ! ' said [the elder lady]_{2512-the elder lady} . [Rose]_245-rose made no reply , but played a little quicker , as though the words had roused [her]_245-rose from some painful thoughts . '_[245-rose] [Rose]_245-rose , [[my]_0-i love]_{2819-my love} ! ' cried [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , rising hastily , and bending over [her]_245-rose . '_[245-rose] What is this ? In tears ! [[My]_0-i dear child]_{1383-my dear child} , what distresses [you]_245-rose ? ' '_[0-i] Nothing , [aunt]_6905-aunt ; nothing , ' replied [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know what it is ; [I]_0-i ca n't describe it ; but [I]_0-i feel - ' '_[0-i] Not ill , [[my]_0-i love]_{2819-my love} ? ' interposed [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . '_{[2819-my love]} No , no ! Oh , not ill ! ' replied [Rose]_245-rose : shuddering as though some deadly chillness were passing over [her]_245-rose , while [she]_245-rose spoke ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall be better presently . Close the window , pray ! ' [Oliver]_123-oliver hastened to comply with [her]_245-rose request . [The young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , making an effort to recover [her]_{5568-the young lady} cheerfulness , strove to play some livelier tune ; but [her]_{5568-the young lady} fingers dropped powerless over the keys . Covering [her]_{5568-the young lady} face with [her]_{5568-the young lady} hands , [she]_{5568-the young lady} sank upon a sofa , and gave vent to the tears which [she]_{5568-the young lady} was now unable to repress . '_{[2823-my child]} [[My]_0-i child]_{2823-my child} ! ' said [the elderly lady]_{7270-the elderly lady} , folding [her]_{7270-the elderly lady} arms about [her]_{2823-my child} , '_{[2823-my child]} [I]_0-i never saw [you]_{2823-my child} so before . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i would not alarm [you]_0-i if [I]_0-i could avoid it , ' rejoined [Rose]_245-rose ; '_[0-i] but indeed [I]_0-i have tried very hard , and can not help this . [I]_0-i fear [I]_0-i am ill , [aunt]_6905-aunt . ' [She]_{5568-the young lady} was , indeed ; for , when candles were brought , [they]_7271-they saw that in the very short time which had elapsed since [their]_7271-they return [home]_4804-home , the hue of [her]_{5568-the young lady} countenance had changed to a marble whiteness . [Its]_{5568-the young lady} expression had lost nothing of its beauty ; but it was changed ; and there was an anxious haggard look about the gentle face , which it had never worn before . Another minute , and it was suffused with a crimson flush : and a heavy wildness came over the soft blue eye . Again this disappeared , like the shadow thrown by a passing cloud ; and [she]_{5568-the young lady} was once more deadly pale . [Oliver]_123-oliver , who watched [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} anxiously , observed that [she]_{5061-the old lady} was alarmed by these appearances ; and so in truth , was [he]_123-oliver ; but seeing that [she]_{5061-the old lady} affected to make light of them , [he]_123-oliver endeavoured to do the same , and [they]_7271-they so far succeeded , that when [Rose]_245-rose was persuaded by [[her]_245-rose aunt]_{7235-her aunt} to retire for the night , [she]_245-rose was in better spirits ; and appeared even in better health : assuring [them]_7271-they that [she]_245-rose felt certain [she]_245-rose should rise in the morning , quite well . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , when [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} returned , '_[0-i] that nothing is the matter ? [She]_2825-she do n't look well to - night , but - ' [The old lady]_{5061-the old lady} motioned to [him]_123-oliver not to speak ; and sitting [herself]_{5061-the old lady} down in a dark corner of [the room]_{432-the room} , remained silent for some time . At length , [she]_{5061-the old lady} said , in a trembling voice : '_[2825-she] [I]_0-i hope not , [Oliver]_123-oliver . [I]_0-i have been very happy with [her]_2825-she for some years : too happy , perhaps . It may be time that [I]_0-i should meet with some misfortune ; but [I]_0-i hope it is not this . ' '_[0-i] What ? ' inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] The heavy blow , ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , '_[0-i] of losing [the dear girl who has so long been [my]_0-i comfort and happiness]_{2826-the dear girl who has so long been my comfort and happiness} . ' '_[0-i] Oh ! God forbid ! ' exclaimed [Oliver]_123-oliver , hastily . '_[0-i] Amen to that , [[my]_0-i child]_{2823-my child} ! ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , wringing [her]_{5061-the old lady} hands . '_{[2823-my child]} Surely there is no danger of anything so dreadful ? ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_{[2823-my child]} Two hours ago , [she]_2825-she was quite well . ' '_{[2823-my child]} [She]_2825-she is very ill now , ' rejoined [Mrs. Maylies]_{258-mrs. maylies} ; '_[2825-she] and will be worse , [I]_0-i am sure . [[My]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , [dear Rose]_245-rose ! Oh , what shall [I]_0-i do without [her]_2825-she ! ' [She]_2825-she gave way to such great grief , that [Oliver]_123-oliver , suppressing [his]_123-oliver own emotion , ventured to remonstrate with [her]_2825-she ; and to beg , earnestly , that , for the sake of [the dear young lady]_{7279-the dear young lady} [herself]_2825-she , [she]_2825-she would be more calm . '_[0-i] And consider , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , as the tears forced themselves into [his]_123-oliver eyes , despite of [his]_123-oliver efforts to the contrary . '_[0-i] Oh ! consider how young and good [she]_2825-she is , and what pleasure and comfort [she]_2825-she gives to all about [her]_2825-she . [I]_0-i am sure - certain - quite certain - that , for [your]_2830-you sake , who are so good [yourself]_2830-you ; and for [her]_2825-she own ; and for the sake of all [she]_2825-she makes so happy ; [she]_2825-she will not die . [Heaven]_5455-heaven will never let [her]_2825-she die so young . ' '_[2830-you] Hush ! ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , laying [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} hand on [Oliver]_123-oliver 's head . '_[2830-you] [You]_2830-you think like [a child]_{371-a child} , [poor boy]_{5440-poor boy} . But [you]_2830-you teach [me]_0-i [my]_0-i duty , notwithstanding . [I]_0-i had forgotten it for a moment , [Oliver]_123-oliver , but [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i may be pardoned , for [I]_0-i am old , and have seen enough of illness and death to know the agony of separation from the objects of [our]_2834-our love . [I]_0-i have seen enough , too , to know that it is not always [the youngest and best who are spared to those that love [them]_{2835-the youngest and best who are spared to those that love them}]_{2835-the youngest and best who are spared to those that love them} ; but this should give [us]_2834-our comfort in [our]_2834-our sorrow ; for Heaven is just ; and such things teach [us]_2834-our , impressively , that there is a brighter world than this ; and that the passage to it is speedy . [God]_167-god 's will be done ! [I]_0-i love [her]_2836-her ; and [He]_167-god knows how well ! ' [Oliver]_123-oliver was surprised to see that as [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} said these words , [she]_{244-mrs. maylie} checked [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} lamentations as though by one effort ; and drawing [herself]_{244-mrs. maylie} up as [she]_{244-mrs. maylie} spoke , became composed and firm . [He]_123-oliver was still more astonished to find that this firmness lasted ; and that , under all the care and watching which ensued , [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} was every ready and collected : performing all the duties which had devolved upon [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} , steadily , and , to all external appearances , even cheerfully . But [he]_123-oliver was young , and did not know what strong minds are capable of , under trying circumstances . How should [he]_123-oliver , when [[their]_7280-their possessors]_{7281-their possessors} so seldom know [themselves]_{7281-their possessors} ? An anxious night ensued . When morning came , [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} 's predictions were but too well verified . [Rose]_245-rose was in the first stage of a high and dangerous fever . '_[167-god] [We]_2837-we must be active , [Oliver]_123-oliver , and not give way to useless grief , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , laying [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} finger on [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} lip , as [she]_{244-mrs. maylie} looked steadily into [his]_123-oliver face ; '_[167-god] this letter must be sent , with all possible expedition , to [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} . It must be carried to [the market - town]_{2838-the market - town} : which is not more than four miles off , by [the footpath across the field]_{2839-the footpath across the field} : and thence dispatched , by [an express on horseback]_{2840-an express on horseback} , straight to [Chertsey]_42-chertsey . [[The people]_{396-the people} at [the inn]_{2843-the inn}]_{2842-the people at the inn} will undertake to do this : and [I]_0-i can trust to [you]_123-oliver to see it done , [I]_0-i know . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver could make no reply , but looked [his]_123-oliver anxiety to be gone at once . '_[0-i] Here is another letter , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , pausing to reflect ; '_[0-i] but whether to send it now , or wait until [I]_0-i see how [Rose]_245-rose goes on , [I]_0-i scarcely know . [I]_0-i would not forward it , unless [I]_0-i feared the worst . ' '_[0-i] Is it for [Chertsey]_42-chertsey , too , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? ' inquired [Oliver]_123-oliver ; impatient to execute [his]_123-oliver commission , and holding out [his]_123-oliver trembling hand for the letter . '_[4974-ma'am] No , ' replied [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , giving it to [him]_123-oliver mechanically . [Oliver]_123-oliver glanced at it , and saw that it was directed to [Harry Maylie]_131-harry , [Esquire]_7283-esquire , at [[some great lord]_{7284-some great lord} 's house in [the country]_{5109-the country}]_{7285-some great lord 's house in the country} ; where , [he]_123-oliver could not make out . '_[4974-ma'am] Shall it go , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ? ' asked [Oliver]_123-oliver , looking up , impatiently . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i think not , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , taking it back . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will wait until to - morrow . ' With these words , [she]_{244-mrs. maylie} gave [Oliver]_123-oliver [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} purse , and [he]_123-oliver started off , without more delay , at the greatest speed [he]_123-oliver could muster . Swiftly [he]_123-oliver ran across [the fields]_{936-the fields} , and down [the little lanes which sometimes divided [them]_{936-the fields}]_{7288-the little lanes which sometimes divided them} : now almost hidden by the high corn on either side , and now emerging on [an open field]_{7289-an open field} , where the mowers and haymakers were busy at [their]_7290-their work : nor did [he]_123-oliver stop once , save now and then , for a few seconds , to recover breath , until [he]_123-oliver came , in a great heat , and covered with dust , on [the little market - place of [the market - town]_{2838-the market - town}]_{7291-the little market - place of the market - town} . Here [he]_123-oliver paused , and looked about for [the inn]_{2843-the inn} . There were [a white bank]_{7294-a white bank} , and [a red brewery]_{7295-a red brewery} , and [a yellow town - hall]_{7296-a yellow town - hall} ; and in one corner there was [a large house]_{7297-a large house} , with all the wood about [it]_{7297-a large house} painted green : before which was the sign of '_{[259-the george]} [The George]_{259-the george} . ' To this [he]_123-oliver hastened , as soon as it caught [his]_123-oliver eye . [He]_123-oliver spoke to [a postboy who was dozing under the gateway]_{7298-a postboy who was dozing under the gateway} ; and who , after hearing what [he]_123-oliver wanted , referred [him]_123-oliver to [the ostler]_{7299-the ostler} ; who after hearing all [he]_123-oliver had to say again , referred [him]_123-oliver to [the landlord]_{6608-the landlord} ; who was [a tall gentleman in a blue neckcloth , a white hat , drab breeches , and boots with tops to match , leaning against a pump by the stable - door]_{7301-a tall gentleman in a blue neckcloth , a white hat , drab breeches , and boots with tops to match , leaning against a pump by the stable - door} , picking [his]_123-oliver teeth with a silver toothpick . [This gentleman]_{1187-this gentleman} walked with much deliberation into the bar to make out the bill : which took a long time making out : and after it was ready , and paid , a horse had to be saddled , and [a man]_{469-a man} to be dressed , which took up ten good minutes more . Meanwhile [Oliver]_123-oliver was in such a desperate state of impatience and anxiety , that [he]_123-oliver felt as if [he]_123-oliver could have jumped upon the horse [himself]_123-oliver , and galloped away , full tear , to the next stage . At length , all was ready ; and the little parcel having been handed up , with many injunctions and entreaties for its speedy delivery , [the man]_{4928-the man} set spurs to [his]_{4928-the man} horse , and rattling over the uneven paving of [the market - place]_{7305-the market - place} , was out of [the town]_{4898-the town} , and galloping along [the turnpike - road]_{7307-the turnpike - road} , in a couple of minutes . As it was something to feel certain that assistance was sent for , and that no time had been lost , [Oliver]_123-oliver hurried up [the inn - yard]_{7308-the inn - yard} , with a somewhat lighter heart . [He]_123-oliver was turning out of the gateway when [he]_123-oliver accidently stumbled against [a tall man wrapped in a cloak]_{7309-a tall man wrapped in a cloak} , who was at that moment coming out of [the inn]_{2843-the inn} door . '_{[259-the george]} Hah ! ' cried [the man]_{4928-the man} , fixing [his]_{4928-the man} eyes on [Oliver]_123-oliver , and suddenly recoiling . '_{[259-the george]} What the devil 's this ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_2846-you pardon , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver ; '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i was in a great hurry to get [home]_4804-home , and did n't see [you]_2846-you were coming . ' '_[260-death] [Death]_260-death ! ' muttered [the man]_{4928-the man} to [himself]_{4928-the man} , glaring at [the boy]_{437-the boy} with [his]_{4928-the man} large dark eyes . '_[260-death] Who would have thought it ! Grind [him]_2849-him to ashes ! [He]_2849-him 'd start up from a stone coffin , to come in [my]_0-i way ! ' '_[2849-him] [I]_0-i am sorry , ' stammered [Oliver]_123-oliver , confused by [the strange man]_{6701-the strange man} 's wild look . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i have not hurt [you]_2846-you ! ' '_[0-i] Rot [you]_0-i ! ' murmured [the man]_{4928-the man} , in a horrible passion ; between [his]_{4928-the man} clenched teeth ; '_[0-i] if [I]_0-i had only had the courage to say the word , [I]_0-i might have been free of [you]_0-i in a night . Curses on [your]_0-i head , and black death on [your]_0-i heart , [you]_0-i imp ! What are [you]_0-i doing here ? ' [The man]_{4928-the man} shook [his]_{4928-the man} fist , as [he]_{4928-the man} uttered these words incoherently . [He]_{4928-the man} advanced towards [Oliver]_123-oliver , as if with the intention of aiming a blow at [him]_123-oliver , but fell violently on the ground : writhing and foaming , in a fit . [Oliver]_123-oliver gazed , for a moment , at the struggles of [the madman]_{7317-the madman} for such [he]_123-oliver supposed [him]_{7317-the madman} to be ; and then darted into [the house]_{4595-the house} for help . Having seen [him]_{7317-the madman} safely carried into [the hotel]_{7319-the hotel} , [he]_123-oliver turned [his]_123-oliver face homewards , running as fast as [he]_123-oliver could , to make up for lost time : and recalling with a great deal of astonishment and some fear , the extraordinary behaviour of [the person from whom [he]_123-oliver had just parted]_{7320-the person from whom he had just parted} . The circumstance did not dwell in [his]_123-oliver recollection long , however : for when [he]_123-oliver reached [the cottage]_{941-the cottage} , there was enough to occupy [his]_123-oliver mind , and to drive all considerations of self completely from [his]_123-oliver memory . [Rose Maylie]_261-rose had rapidly grown worse ; before mid - night [she]_2850-she was delirious . [A medical practitioner , who resided on the spot]_{7322-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot} , was in constant attendance upon [her]_2850-she ; and after first seeing [the patient]_{4567-the patient} , [he]_{7322-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot} had taken [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} aside , and pronounced [her]_2850-she disorder to be one of a most alarming nature . '_[0-i] In fact , ' [he]_{7322-a medical practitioner , who resided on the spot} said , '_[0-i] it would be little short of a miracle , if [she]_2850-she recovered . ' How often did [Oliver]_123-oliver start from [his]_123-oliver bed that night , and stealing out , with noiseless footstep , to [the staircase]_{7324-the staircase} , listen for the slightest sound from [the sick chamber]_{7325-the sick chamber} ! How often did a tremble shake [his]_123-oliver frame , and cold drops of terror start upon [his]_123-oliver brow , when a sudden trampling of feet caused [him]_123-oliver to fear that something too dreadful to think of , had even then occurred ! And what had been the fervency of all the prayers [he]_123-oliver had ever muttered , compared with those [he]_123-oliver poured forth , now , in the agony and passion of [his]_123-oliver supplication for the life and health of [the gentle creature , who was tottering on [the deep grave]_{7327-the deep grave} 's verge]_{7326-the gentle creature , who was tottering on the deep grave 's verge} ! Oh ! the suspense , the fearful , acute suspense , of standing idly by while the life of one [we]_7328-we dearly love , is trembling in the balance ! Oh ! the racking thoughts that crowd upon the mind , and make the heart beat violently , and the breath come thick , by the force of the images [they]_7329-they conjure up before it ; the desperate anxiety to be doing something to relieve the pain , or lessen the danger , which [we]_7328-we have no power to alleviate ; the sinking of soul and spirit , which the sad remembrance of [our]_7328-we helplessness produces ; what tortures can equal these ; what reflections or endeavours can , in the full tide and fever of the time , allay them ! Morning came ; and [the little cottage]_{7261-the little cottage} was lonely and still . [People]_480-people spoke in whispers ; anxious faces appeared at the gate , from time to time ; [women]_5143-women and [children]_374-children went away in tears . All the livelong day , and for hours after it had grown dark , [Oliver]_123-oliver paced softly up and down [the garden]_{944-the garden} , raising [his]_123-oliver eyes every instant to [the sick chamber]_{7325-the sick chamber} , and shuddering to see the darkened window , looking as if death lay stretched inside . Late that night , [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} arrived . '_[0-i] It is hard , ' said [the good doctor]_{7185-the good doctor} , turning away as [he]_{7185-the good doctor} spoke ; '_[0-i] so young ; so much beloved ; but there is very little hope . ' Another morning . The sun shone brightly ; as brightly as if it looked upon no misery or care ; and , with every leaf and flower in full bloom about [her]_{7326-the gentle creature , who was tottering on the deep grave 's verge} ; with life , and health , and sounds and sights of joy , surrounding [her]_{7326-the gentle creature , who was tottering on the deep grave 's verge} on every side : [the fair young creature]_{7337-the fair young creature} lay , wasting fast . [Oliver]_123-oliver crept away to [the old churchyard]_{7338-the old churchyard} , and sitting down on one of the green mounds , wept and prayed for [her]_{7326-the gentle creature , who was tottering on the deep grave 's verge} , in silence . There was such peace and beauty in the scene ; so much of brightness and mirth in [the sunny landscape]_{7339-the sunny landscape} ; such blithesome music in the songs of the summer birds ; such freedom in the rapid flight of the rook , careering overhead ; so much of life and joyousness in all ; that , when [the boy]_{437-the boy} raised [his]_{437-the boy} aching eyes , and looked about , the thought instinctively occurred to [him]_{437-the boy} , that this was not a time for death ; that [Rose]_261-rose could surely never die when humbler things were all so glad and gay ; that [graves]_7341-graves were for cold and cheerless winter : not for sunlight and fragrance . [He]_{437-the boy} almost thought that shrouds were for the old and shrunken ; and that [they]_7342-they never wrapped the young and graceful form in their ghastly folds . A knell from the church bell broke harshly on these youthful thoughts . Another ! Again ! It was tolling for the funeral service . [A group of [humble mourners]_{7344-humble mourners}]_{7343-a group of humble mourners} entered the gate : wearing white favours ; for the corpse was young . [They]_{7343-a group of humble mourners} stood uncovered by [a grave]_{4816-a grave} ; and there was [a mother]_{344-a mother} - [a mother]_{344-a mother} once - among [the weeping train]_{7348-the weeping train} . But the sun shone brightly , and the birds sang on . [Oliver]_123-oliver turned homeward , thinking on the many kindnesses [he]_123-oliver had received from [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , and wishing that the time could come again , that [he]_123-oliver might never cease showing [her]_{5568-the young lady} how grateful and attached [he]_123-oliver was . [He]_123-oliver had no cause for self - reproach on the score of neglect , or want of thought , for [he]_123-oliver had been devoted to [her]_{5568-the young lady} service ; and yet a hundred little occasions rose up before [him]_123-oliver , on which [he]_123-oliver fancied [he]_123-oliver might have been more zealous , and more earnest , and wished [he]_123-oliver had been . [We]_7350-we need be careful how [we]_7350-we deal with those about [us]_7350-we , when every death carries to some small circle of [survivors]_{7351-survivors} , thoughts of so much omitted , and so little done - of so many things forgotten , and so many more which might have been repaired ! There is no remorse so deep as that which is unavailing ; if [we]_7350-we would be spared its tortures , let [us]_7350-we remember this , in time . When [he]_123-oliver reached [home]_4804-home [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} was sitting in [the little parlour]_{7353-the little parlour} . [Oliver]_123-oliver 's heart sank at sight of [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} ; for [she]_{244-mrs. maylie} had never left the bedside of [[her]_{244-mrs. maylie} niece]_{7254-her niece} ; and [he]_123-oliver trembled to think what change could have driven [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} away . [He]_123-oliver learnt that [she]_{244-mrs. maylie} had fallen into a deep sleep , from which [she]_{244-mrs. maylie} would waken , either to recovery and life , or to bid [them]_7355-they farewell , and die . [They]_7355-they sat , listening , and afraid to speak , for hours . The untasted meal was removed , with looks which showed that [their]_7355-they thoughts were elsewhere , [they]_7355-they watched the sun as [he]_123-oliver sank lower and lower , and , at length , cast over sky and earth those brilliant hues which herald [his]_123-oliver departure . [Their]_7355-they quick ears caught the sound of an approaching footstep . [They]_7355-they both involuntarily darted to the door , as [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} entered . '_[0-i] What of [Rose]_261-rose ? ' cried [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} . '_[261-rose] Tell [me]_0-i at once ! [I]_0-i can bear it ; anything but suspense ! Oh , tell [me]_0-i ! in the name of Heaven ! ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i must compose [yourself]_0-i , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} supporting [her]_{5061-the old lady} . '_[0-i] Be calm , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ma'am , pray . ' '_[167-god] Let [me]_0-i go , in [God]_167-god 's name ! [[My]_0-i dear child]_{1383-my dear child} ! [She]_261-rose is dead ! [She]_261-rose is dying ! ' '_[261-rose] No ! ' cried [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , passionately . '_[261-rose] As [He]_2853-he is good and merciful , [she]_261-rose will live to bless [us]_2854-us all , for years to come . ' [The lady]_{679-the lady} fell upon [her]_{679-the lady} knees , and tried to fold [her]_{679-the lady} hands together ; but the energy which had supported [her]_{679-the lady} so long , fled up to Heaven with [her]_{679-the lady} first thanksgiving ; and [she]_{679-the lady} sank into the friendly arms which were extended to receive [her]_{679-the lady} . CHAPTER XXXIV CONTAINS SOME INTRODUCTORY PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO [A YOUNG GENTLEMAN WHO NOW ARRIVES UPON THE SCENE]_{262-a young gentleman who now arrives upon the scene} ; AND A NEW ADVENTURE WHICH HAPPENED TO [OLIVER]_123-oliver It was almost too much happiness to bear . [Oliver]_123-oliver felt stunned and stupefied by the unexpected intelligence ; [he]_123-oliver could not weep , or speak , or rest . [He]_123-oliver had scarcely the power of understanding anything that had passed , until , after a long ramble in the quiet evening air , a burst of tears came to [his]_123-oliver relief , and [he]_123-oliver seemed to awaken , all at once , to a full sense of the joyful change that had occurred , and the almost insupportable load of anguish which had been taken from [his]_123-oliver breast . The night was fast closing in , when [he]_123-oliver returned homeward : laden with flowers which [he]_123-oliver had culled , with peculiar care , for the adornment of [the sick chamber]_{7325-the sick chamber} . As [he]_123-oliver walked briskly along [the road]_{4910-the road} , [he]_123-oliver heard behind [him]_123-oliver , the noise of [some vehicle]_{7362-some vehicle} , approaching at a furious pace . Looking round , [he]_123-oliver saw that it was a post - chaise , driven at great speed ; and as the horses were galloping , and [the road]_{4910-the road} was narrow , [he]_123-oliver stood leaning against a gate until it should have passed [him]_123-oliver . As it dashed on , [Oliver]_123-oliver caught a glimpse of [a man in a white nightcap]_{7364-a man in a white nightcap} , whose face seemed familiar to [him]_123-oliver , although [his]_123-oliver view was so brief that [he]_123-oliver could not identify [the person]_{7365-the person} . In another second or two , the nightcap was thrust out of the chaise - window , and a stentorian voice bellowed to [the driver]_{6206-the driver} to stop : which [he]_{6206-the driver} did , as soon as [he]_{6206-the driver} could pull up [his]_{6206-the driver} horses . Then , the nightcap once again appeared : and the same voice called [Oliver]_123-oliver by [his]_123-oliver name . '_[261-rose] Here ! ' cried [the voice]_{4824-the voice} . '_[261-rose] [Oliver]_123-oliver , what 's the news ? [Miss Rose]_245-rose ! [Master O - li - ver]_{2855-master o - li - ver} ! ' '_{[2855-master o - li - ver]} Is is [you]_2856-you , [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ? ' cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , running up to the chaise - door . [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} popped out [his]_{241-mr. giles} nightcap again , preparatory to making some reply , when [he]_{241-mr. giles} was suddenly pulled back by [a young gentleman who occupied the other corner of the chaise , and who eagerly demanded what was the news]_{7368-a young gentleman who occupied the other corner of the chaise , and who eagerly demanded what was the news} . '_[2856-you] In a word ! ' cried [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , '_[2856-you] Better or worse ? ' '_[2856-you] Better - much better ! ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , hastily . '_[2856-you] Thank Heaven ! ' exclaimed [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[2856-you] [You]_123-oliver are sure ? ' '_[123-oliver] Quite , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[4564-sir] The change took place only a few hours ago ; and [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} says , that all danger is at an end . ' [The gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} said not another word , but , opening the chaise - door , leaped out , and taking [Oliver]_123-oliver hurriedly by the arm , led [him]_123-oliver aside . '_{[247-mr. losberne]} [You]_123-oliver are quite certain ? There is no possibility of any mistake on [your]_123-oliver part , [[my]_0-i boy]_{601-my boy} , is there ? ' demanded [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} in a tremulous voice . '_[123-oliver] Do not deceive [me]_0-i , by awakening hopes that are not to be fulfilled . ' '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i would not for [the world]_{4589-the world} , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] Indeed [you]_4564-sir may believe [me]_0-i . [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} 's words were , that [she]_2861-she would live to bless [us]_2862-us all for many years to come . [I]_0-i heard [him]_{247-mr. losberne} say so . ' The tears stood in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's eyes as [he]_123-oliver recalled the scene which was the beginning of so much happiness ; and [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} turned [his]_{4618-the gentleman} face away , and remained silent , for some minutes . [Oliver]_123-oliver thought [he]_123-oliver heard [him]_{4618-the gentleman} sob , more than once ; but [he]_123-oliver feared to interrupt [him]_{4618-the gentleman} by any fresh remark - for [he]_123-oliver could well guess what [his]_123-oliver feelings were - and so stood apart , feigning to be occupied with [his]_123-oliver nosegay . All this time , [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , with the white nightcap on , had been sitting on the steps of the chaise , supporting an elbow on each knee , and wiping [his]_{241-mr. giles} eyes with a blue cotton pocket - handkerchief dotted with white spots . That [the honest fellow]_{7374-the honest fellow} had not been feigning emotion , was abundantly demonstrated by the very red eyes with which [he]_{241-mr. giles} regarded [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} , when [he]_{241-mr. giles} turned round and addressed [him]_{5093-the young gentleman} . '_{[247-mr. losberne]} [I]_0-i think [you]_0-i had better go on to [[my]_0-i mother]_{5014-my mother} 's in the chaise , [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , ' said [he]_0-i . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i would rather walk slowly on , so as to gain a little time before [I]_0-i see [her]_{5014-my mother} . [You]_0-i can say [I]_0-i am coming . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_0-i pardon , [Mr. Harry]_{263-mr. harry} , ' said [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} : giving a final polish to [his]_{241-mr. giles} ruffled countenance with the handkerchief ; '_{[263-mr. harry]} but if [you]_0-i would leave [the postboy]_{2864-the postboy} to say that , [I]_0-i should be very much obliged to [you]_0-i . It would n't be proper for [the maids]_{2865-the maids} to see [me]_0-i in this state , [sir]_4564-sir ; [I]_0-i should never have any more authority with [them]_{2865-the maids} if [they]_{2865-the maids} did . ' '_{[2865-the maids]} Well , ' rejoined [Harry Maylie]_131-harry , smiling , '_[0-i] [you]_0-i can do as [you]_0-i like . Let [him]_{2864-the postboy} go on with the luggage , if [you]_0-i wish it , and do [you]_0-i follow with [us]_2867-their . Only first exchange that nightcap for some more appropriate covering , or [we]_2867-their shall be taken for [madmen]_2868-madmen . ' [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , reminded of [his]_{241-mr. giles} unbecoming costume , snatched off and pocketed [his]_{241-mr. giles} nightcap ; and substituted a hat , of grave and sober shape , which [he]_{241-mr. giles} took out of the chaise . This done , [the postboy]_{2864-the postboy} drove off ; [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , [Mr. Maylie]_{264-mr. maylie} , and [Oliver]_123-oliver , followed at [their]_2867-their leisure . As [they]_2867-their walked along , [Oliver]_123-oliver glanced from time to time with much interest and curiosity at [the new comer]_{5419-the new comer} . [He]_123-oliver seemed about five - and - twenty years of age , and was of the middle height ; [his]_123-oliver countenance was frank and handsome ; and [his]_123-oliver demeanor easy and prepossessing . Notwithstanding the difference between youth and age , [he]_123-oliver bore so strong a likeness to [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , that [Oliver]_123-oliver would have had no great difficulty in imagining [their]_2867-their relationship , if [he]_123-oliver had not already spoken of [her]_{5061-the old lady} as [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{427-his mother} . [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} was anxiously waiting to receive [[her]_{244-mrs. maylie} son]_{7380-her son} when [he]_123-oliver reached [the cottage]_{941-the cottage} . The meeting did not take place without great emotion on both sides . '_[265-mother] [Mother]_265-mother ! ' whispered [the young man]_{1803-the young man} ; '_[265-mother] why did [you]_265-mother not write before ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i did , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} ; '_[0-i] but , on reflection , [I]_0-i determined to keep back the letter until [I]_0-i had heard [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} 's opinion . ' '_{[247-mr. losberne]} But why , ' said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , '_{[247-mr. losberne]} why run the chance of that occurring which so nearly happened ? If [Rose]_245-rose had - [I]_0-i can not utter that word now - if this illness had terminated differently , how could [you]_265-mother ever have forgiven [yourself]_265-mother ! How could [I]_0-i ever have know happiness again ! ' '_{[247-mr. losberne]} If that had been the case , [Harry]_131-harry , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , '_[131-harry] [I]_0-i fear [your]_131-harry happiness would have been effectually blighted , and that [your]_131-harry arrival [here]_351-here , a day sooner or a day later , would have been of very , very little import . ' '_[131-harry] And who can wonder if it be so , [mother]_461-mother ? ' rejoined [the young man]_{1803-the young man} ; '_[461-mother] or why should [I]_0-i say , if ? - It is - it is - [you]_131-harry know it , [mother]_461-mother - [you]_131-harry must know it ! ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i know that [she]_245-rose deserves the best and purest love the heart of [man]_1163-man can offer , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i know that the devotion and affection of [her]_245-rose nature require no ordinary return , but one that shall be deep and lasting . If [I]_0-i did not feel this , and know , besides , that a changed behaviour in one [she]_245-rose loved would break [her]_245-rose heart , [I]_0-i should not feel [my]_0-i task so difficult of performance , or have to encounter so many struggles in [my]_0-i own bosom , when [I]_0-i take what seems to [me]_0-i to be the strict line of duty . ' '_[461-mother] This is unkind , [mother]_461-mother , ' said [Harry]_131-harry . '_[461-mother] Do [you]_461-mother still suppose that [I]_0-i am [a boy ignorant of [my]_0-i own mind , and mistaking the impulses of [my]_0-i own soul]_{2874-a boy ignorant of my own mind , and mistaking the impulses of my own soul} ? ' '_[461-mother] [I]_0-i think , [[my]_0-i dear son]_{2875-my dear son} , ' returned [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , laying [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} hand upon [his]_{2875-my dear son} shoulder , '_[0-i] that [youth]_2876-youth has many generous impulses which do not last ; and that among them are some , which , being gratified , become only the more fleeting . Above all , [I]_0-i think ' said [the lady]_{679-the lady} , fixing [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} eyes on [[her]_{244-mrs. maylie} son]_{7380-her son} 's face , '_[0-i] that if [an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} marry [a wife on whose name there is a stain , which , though it originate in no fault of [hers]_0-i , may be visited by [cold and sordid people]_{2879-cold and sordid people} upon [her]_2880-her , and upon [[his]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} children]_{2881-his children} also : and , in exact proportion to [his]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} success in [the world]_{4589-the world}]_{2878-a wife on whose name there is a stain , which , though it originate in no fault of hers , may be visited by cold and sordid people upon her , and upon his children also : and , in exact proportion to his success in the world} , be cast in [his]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} teeth , and made the subject of sneers against [him]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} : [he]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} may , no matter how generous and good [his]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} nature , one day repent of the connection [he]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} formed in early life . And [she]_2880-her may have the pain of knowing that [he]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} does so . ' '_[2880-her] [Mother]_461-mother , ' said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , impatiently , '_[2880-her] [he]_{2877-an enthusiastic , ardent , and ambitious man} would be [a selfish brute]_{2884-a selfish brute} , unworthy alike of the name of [man]_1163-man and of [the woman [you]_461-mother describe]_{2886-the woman you describe} , who acted thus . ' '_{[2884-a selfish brute]} [You]_461-mother think so now , [Harry]_131-harry , ' replied [[his]_{1803-the young man} mother]_{427-his mother} . '_[461-mother] And ever will ! ' said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} . '_[131-harry] The mental agony [I]_0-i have suffered , during the last two days , wrings from [me]_0-i the avowal to [you]_461-mother of a passion which , as [you]_461-mother well know , is not one of yesterday , nor one [I]_0-i have lightly formed . On [Rose]_245-rose , [sweet , gentle girl]_{2887-sweet , gentle girl} ! [my]_0-i heart is set , as firmly as ever heart of [man]_1163-man was set on [woman]_2889-woman . [I]_0-i have no thought , no view , no hope in life , beyond [her]_2889-woman ; and if [you]_461-mother oppose [me]_0-i in this great stake , [you]_461-mother take [my]_0-i peace and happiness in [your]_461-mother hands , and cast them to the wind . [Mother]_461-mother , think better of this , and of [me]_0-i , and do not disregard the happiness of which [you]_461-mother seem to think so little . ' '_[131-harry] [Harry]_131-harry , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , '_[131-harry] it is because [I]_0-i think so much of warm and sensitive hearts , that [I]_0-i would spare [them]_2891-them from being wounded . But [we]_2892-we have said enough , and more than enough , on this matter , just now . ' '_[2892-we] Let it rest with [Rose]_245-rose , then , ' interposed [Harry]_131-harry . '_[245-rose] [You]_0-i will not press these overstrained opinions of [yours]_0-i , so far , as to throw any obstacle in [my]_0-i way ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will not , ' rejoined [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} ; '_[0-i] but [I]_0-i would have [you]_131-harry consider - ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have considered ! ' was the impatient reply ; '_[265-mother] [Mother]_265-mother , [I]_0-i have considered , years and years . [I]_0-i have considered , ever since [I]_0-i have been capable of serious reflection . [My]_0-i feelings remain unchanged , as they ever will ; and why should [I]_0-i suffer the pain of a delay in giving [them]_2891-them vent , which can be productive of no earthly good ? No ! Before [I]_0-i leave [this place]_{2280-this place} , [Rose]_245-rose shall hear [me]_0-i . ' '_[245-rose] [She]_245-rose shall , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . '_[245-rose] There is something in [your]_265-mother manner , which would almost imply that [she]_245-rose will hear [me]_0-i coldly , [mother]_461-mother , ' said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} . '_[461-mother] Not coldly , ' rejoined [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} ; '_[245-rose] far from it . ' '_[245-rose] How then ? ' urged [the young man]_{1803-the young man} . '_[245-rose] [She]_245-rose has formed no other attachment ? ' '_[245-rose] No , indeed , ' replied [[his]_{1803-the young man} mother]_{427-his mother} ; '_[0-i] [you]_0-i have , or [I]_0-i mistake , too strong a hold on [her]_245-rose affections already . What [I]_0-i would say , ' resumed [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , stopping [[her]_{5061-the old lady} son]_{7380-her son} as [he]_{1803-the young man} was about to speak , '_[0-i] is this . Before [you]_0-i stake [your]_0-i all on this chance ; before [you]_0-i suffer [yourself]_0-i to be carried to the highest point of hope ; reflect for a few moments , [[my]_0-i dear child]_{1383-my dear child} , on [Rose]_245-rose 's history , and consider what effect the knowledge of [her]_245-rose doubtful birth may have on [her]_245-rose decision : devoted as [she]_245-rose is to [us]_2896-us , with all the intensity of [her]_245-rose noble mind , and with that perfect sacrifice of self which , in all matters , great or trifling , has always been [her]_245-rose characteristic . ' '_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ? ' '_[0-i] That [I]_0-i leave [you]_0-i to discover , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i must go back to [her]_245-rose . God bless [you]_0-i ! ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall see [you]_0-i again to - night ? ' said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , eagerly . '_[0-i] By and by , ' replied [the lady]_{679-the lady} ; '_[0-i] when [I]_0-i leave [Rose]_245-rose . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i will tell [her]_245-rose [I]_0-i am here ? ' said [Harry]_131-harry . '_[0-i] Of course , ' replied [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . '_[0-i] And say how anxious [I]_0-i have been , and how much [I]_0-i have suffered , and how [I]_0-i long to see [her]_245-rose . [You]_0-i will not refuse to do this , [mother]_461-mother ? ' '_[461-mother] No , ' said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will tell [her]_245-rose all . ' And pressing [[her]_{5061-the old lady} son]_{7380-her son} 's hand , affectionately , [she]_{5061-the old lady} hastened from [the room]_{432-the room} . [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} and [Oliver]_123-oliver had remained at another end of [the apartment]_{5537-the apartment} while this hurried conversation was proceeding . [The former]_{5396-the former} now held out [his]_{5396-the former} hand to [Harry Maylie]_131-harry ; and hearty salutations were exchanged between [them]_7403-them . [The doctor]_{5019-the doctor} then communicated , in reply to multifarious questions from [[his]_{5019-the doctor} young friend]_{6083-his young friend} , a precise account of [[his]_{5019-the doctor} patient]_{6937-his patient} 's situation ; which was quite as consolatory and full of promise , as [Oliver]_123-oliver 's statement had encouraged [him]_{5019-the doctor} to hope ; and to the whole of which , [Mr. Giles , who affected to be busy about the luggage]_{7407-mr. giles , who affected to be busy about the luggage} , listened with greedy ears . '_[0-i] Have [you]_2898-you shot anything particular , lately , [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} ? ' inquired [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , when [he]_{5019-the doctor} had concluded . '_[2898-you] Nothing particular , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , colouring up to the eyes . '_[2898-you] Nor catching [any thieves]_{2900-any thieves} , nor identifying [any house - breakers]_{2901-any house - breakers} ? ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_[4564-sir] None at all , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , with much gravity . '_[4564-sir] Well , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sorry to hear it , because [you]_2898-you do that sort of thing admirably . Pray , how is [Brittles]_242-brittles ? ' '_{[242-brittles]} [The boy]_{437-the boy} is very well , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , recovering [his]_{241-mr. giles} usual tone of patronage ; '_[4564-sir] and sends [his]_{437-the boy} respectful duty , [sir]_4564-sir . ' '_[4564-sir] That 's well , ' said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . '_[4564-sir] Seeing [you]_2898-you here , reminds [me]_0-i , [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , that on the day before that on which [I]_0-i was called away so hurriedly , [I]_0-i executed , at the request of [[your]_2898-you good mistress]_{2906-your good mistress} , a small commission in [your]_2898-you favour . Just step into this corner a moment , will [you]_2898-you ? ' [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} walked into [the corner]_{7412-the corner} with much importance , and some wonder , and was honoured with a short whispering conference with [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , on the termination of which , [he]_{241-mr. giles} made a great many bows , and retired with steps of unusual stateliness . The subject matter of this conference was not disclosed in [the parlour]_{1629-the parlour} , but [the kitchen]_{842-the kitchen} was speedily enlightened concerning it ; for [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} walked straight thither , and having called for a mug of ale , announced , with an air of majesty , which was highly effective , that it had pleased [[his]_{241-mr. giles} mistress]_{7416-his mistress} , in consideration of [his]_{241-mr. giles} gallant behaviour on the occasion of that attempted robbery , to deposit , in [the local savings - bank]_{7417-the local savings - bank} , the sum of five - and - twenty pounds , for [his]_{241-mr. giles} sole use and benefit . At this , [the two women - servants]_{6889-the two women - servants} lifted up [their]_{6889-the two women - servants} hands and eyes , and supposed that [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} , pulling out [his]_{241-mr. giles} shirt - frill , replied , '_[2898-you] No , no ' ; and that if [they]_{6889-the two women - servants} observed that [he]_{241-mr. giles} was at all haughty to [[his]_{241-mr. giles} inferiors]_{7419-his inferiors} , [he]_{241-mr. giles} would thank [them]_{6889-the two women - servants} to tell [him]_{241-mr. giles} so . And then [he]_{241-mr. giles} made a great many other remarks , no less illustrative of [his]_{241-mr. giles} humility , which were received with equal favour and applause , and were , withal , as original and as much to the purpose , as the remarks of [great men]_{7420-great men} commonly are . Above stairs , the remainder of the evening passed cheerfully away ; for [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} was in high spirits ; and however fatigued or thoughtful [Harry Maylie]_131-harry might have been at first , [he]_131-harry was not proof against [the worthy gentleman]_{7422-the worthy gentleman} 's good humour , which displayed itself in a great variety of sallies and professional recollections , and an abundance of small jokes , which struck [Oliver]_123-oliver as being the drollest things [he]_123-oliver had ever heard , and caused [him]_123-oliver to laugh proportionately ; to the evident satisfaction of [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , who laughed immoderately at [himself]_131-harry , and made [Harry]_131-harry laugh almost as heartily , by the very force of sympathy . So , [they]_{6889-the two women - servants} were as pleasant a party as , under the circumstances , [they]_{6889-the two women - servants} could well have been ; and it was late before [they]_{6889-the two women - servants} retired , with light and thankful hearts , to take that rest of which , after the doubt and suspense [they]_{6889-the two women - servants} had recently undergone , [they]_{6889-the two women - servants} stood much in need . [Oliver]_123-oliver rose next morning , in better heart , and went about [his]_123-oliver usual occupations , with more hope and pleasure than [he]_123-oliver had known for many days . The birds were once more hung out , to sing , in [their]_{6889-the two women - servants} old places ; and the sweetest wild flowers that could be found , were once more gathered to gladden Rose with their beauty . The melancholy which had seemed to the sad eyes of [the anxious boy]_{7424-the anxious boy} to hang , for days past , over every object , beautiful as all were , was dispelled by magic . The dew seemed to sparkle more brightly on the green leaves ; the air to rustle among them with a sweeter music ; and the sky itself to look more blue and bright . Such is the influence which the condition of [our]_7425-our own thoughts , exercise , even over the appearance of external objects . [Men who look on nature]_{7426-men who look on nature} , and [[their]_{7426-men who look on nature} fellow - men]_{7427-their fellow - men} , and cry that all is dark and gloomy , are in the right ; but the sombre colours are reflections from [their]_{7426-men who look on nature} own jaundiced eyes and hearts . The real hues are delicate , and need a clearer vision . It is worthy of remark , and [Oliver]_123-oliver did not fail to note it at the time , that [his]_123-oliver morning expeditions were no longer made alone . [Harry Maylie]_131-harry , after the very first morning when [he]_131-harry met [Oliver]_123-oliver coming laden [home]_4804-home , was seized with such a passion for flowers , and displayed such a taste in [their]_{6889-the two women - servants} arrangement , as left [[his]_131-harry young companion]_{7429-his young companion} far behind . If [Oliver]_123-oliver were behindhand in these respects , [he]_123-oliver knew where the best were to be found ; and morning after morning [they]_{6889-the two women - servants} scoured [the country]_{5109-the country} together , and brought [home]_4804-home the fairest that blossomed . The window of [[the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} 's chamber]_{7433-the young lady 's chamber} was opened now ; for [she]_{5568-the young lady} loved to feel the rich summer air stream in , and revive [her]_{5568-the young lady} with its freshness ; but there always stood in water , just inside the lattice , one particular little bunch , which was made up with great care , every morning . [Oliver]_123-oliver could not help noticing that the withered flowers were never thrown away , although the little vase was regularly replenished ; nor , could [he]_123-oliver help observing , that whenever [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} came into [the garden]_{944-the garden} , [he]_123-oliver invariably cast [his]_123-oliver eyes up to that particular corner , and nodded [his]_123-oliver head most expressively , as [he]_123-oliver set forth on [his]_123-oliver morning 's walk . Pending these observations , the days were flying by ; and [Rose]_245-rose was rapidly recovering . Nor did [Oliver]_123-oliver 's time hang heavy on [his]_123-oliver hands , although [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} had not yet left [[her]_{5568-the young lady} chamber]_{7437-her chamber} , and there were no evening walks , save now and then , for a short distance , with [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} . [He]_123-oliver applied [himself]_123-oliver , with redoubled assiduity , to the instructions of [the white - headed old gentleman]_{7438-the white - headed old gentleman} , and laboured so hard that [his]_123-oliver quick progress surprised even [himself]_123-oliver . It was while [he]_123-oliver was engaged in this pursuit , that [he]_123-oliver was greatly startled and distressed by a most unexpected occurrence . [The little room in which [he]_123-oliver was accustomed to sit , when busy at [his]_123-oliver books]_{7439-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books} , was on the ground - floor , at [the back of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{7440-the back of the house} . [It]_{7439-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books} was quite [a cottage - room]_{7442-a cottage - room} , with a lattice - window : around which were clusters of jessamine and honeysuckle , that crept over the casement , and filled the place with their delicious perfume . It looked into [a garden]_{7443-a garden} , whence a wicket - gate opened into [a small paddock]_{7444-a small paddock} ; all beyond , was fine meadow - land and wood . There was [no other dwelling near]_{7445-no other dwelling near} , in that direction ; and the prospect [it]_{7439-the little room in which he was accustomed to sit , when busy at his books} commanded was very extensive . One beautiful evening , when the first shades of twilight were beginning to settle upon [the earth]_{5064-the earth} , [Oliver]_123-oliver sat at this window , intent upon [his]_123-oliver books . [He]_123-oliver had been poring over them for some time ; and , as the day had been uncommonly sultry , and [he]_123-oliver had exerted [himself]_123-oliver a great deal , it is no disparagement to [the authors]_{7447-the authors} , whoever [they]_{7447-the authors} may have been , to say , that gradually and by slow degrees , [he]_123-oliver fell asleep . There is a kind of sleep that steals upon [us]_7448-our sometimes , which , while it holds the body prisoner , does not free the mind from a sense of things about it , and enable it to ramble at its pleasure . So far as an overpowering heaviness , a prostration of strength , and an utter inability to control [our]_7448-our thoughts or power of motion , can be called sleep , this is it ; and yet , [we]_7448-our have a consciousness of all that is going on about [us]_7448-our , and , if [we]_7448-our dream at such a time , words which are really spoken , or sounds which really exist at the moment , accommodate themselves with surprising readiness to [our]_7448-our visions , until reality and imagination become so strangely blended that it is afterwards almost matter of impossibility to separate the two . Nor is this , the most striking phenomenon incidental to such a state . It is an undoubted fact , that although [our]_7448-our senses of touch and sight be for the time dead , yet [our]_7448-our sleeping thoughts , and the visionary scenes that pass before [us]_7448-our , will be influenced and materially influenced , by the mere silent presence of some external object ; which may not have been near [us]_7448-our when [we]_7448-our closed [our]_7448-our eyes : and of whose vicinity [we]_7448-our have had no waking consciousness . [Oliver]_123-oliver knew , perfectly well , that [he]_123-oliver was in [[his]_123-oliver own little room]_{7449-his own little room} ; that [his]_123-oliver books were lying on the table before [him]_123-oliver ; that the sweet air was stirring among the creeping plants outside . And yet [he]_123-oliver was asleep . Suddenly , the scene changed ; the air became close and confined ; and [he]_123-oliver thought , with a glow of terror , that [he]_123-oliver was in [[the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's house]_{7451-the jew 's house} again . There sat [the hideous old man]_{6067-the hideous old man} , in [his]_{6067-the hideous old man} accustomed corner , pointing at [him]_123-oliver , and whispering to [another man]_{7453-another man} , with [his]_{6067-the hideous old man} face averted , who sat beside [him]_123-oliver . '_[2898-you] Hush , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ! ' [he]_123-oliver thought [he]_123-oliver heard [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} say ; '_[2908-he] it is [he]_2908-he , sure enough . Come away . ' '_[2908-he] [He]_2908-he ! ' [the other man]_{2037-the other man} seemed to answer ; '_[0-i] could [I]_0-i mistake [him]_2908-he , think [you]_0-i ? If [a crowd of ghosts]_{2909-a crowd of ghosts} were to put [themselves]_{2909-a crowd of ghosts} into [his]_2908-he exact shape , and [he]_2908-he stood amongst [them]_{2909-a crowd of ghosts} , there is something that would tell [me]_0-i how to point [him]_2908-he out . If [you]_0-i buried [him]_2908-he fifty feet deep , and took [me]_0-i across [[his]_2908-he grave]_{2910-his grave} , [I]_0-i fancy [I]_0-i should know , if there was n't a mark above it , that [he]_2908-he lay buried there ? ' [The man]_{4928-the man} seemed to say this , with such dreadful hatred , that [Oliver]_123-oliver awoke with the fear , and started up . Good Heaven ! what was that , which sent the blood tingling to [his]_123-oliver heart , and deprived [him]_123-oliver of [his]_123-oliver voice , and of power to move ! There - there - at the window - close before [him]_123-oliver - so close , that [he]_123-oliver could have almost touched [him]_{4928-the man} before [he]_123-oliver started back : with [his]_123-oliver eyes peering into [the room]_{432-the room} , and meeting [his]_123-oliver : there stood [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ! And beside [him]_123-oliver , white with rage or fear , or both , were the scowling features of [the man who had accosted [him]_123-oliver in [the inn - yard]_{7308-the inn - yard}]_{7459-the man who had accosted him in the inn - yard} . It was but an instant , a glance , a flash , before [his]_123-oliver eyes ; and [they]_7461-they were gone . But [they]_7461-they had recognised [him]_123-oliver , and [he]_123-oliver [them]_7461-they ; and [their]_7461-they look was as firmly impressed upon [his]_123-oliver memory , as if it had been deeply carved in stone , and set before [him]_123-oliver from [his]_123-oliver birth . [He]_123-oliver stood transfixed for a moment ; then , leaping from the window into [the garden]_{944-the garden} , called loudly for help . CHAPTER XXXV CONTAINING [THE UNSATISFACTORY RESULT OF OLIVER]_{266-the unsatisfactory result of oliver} 'S_{[2911-the inmates of the house]} ADVENTURE ; AND A CONVERSATION OF SOME IMPORTANCE BETWEEN [HARRY MAYLIE]_131-harry AND [ROSE]_245-rose When [the inmates of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{2911-the inmates of the house} , attracted by [Oliver]_123-oliver 's cries , hurried to the spot from which [they]_{2911-the inmates of the house} proceeded , [they]_{2911-the inmates of the house} found [him]_123-oliver , pale and agitated , pointing in the direction of [the meadows behind [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{2913-the meadows behind the house} , and scarcely able to articulate the words , ' [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} ! [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ! '_[123-oliver] [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} was at a loss to comprehend what this outcry meant ; but [Harry Maylie]_131-harry , whose perceptions were something quicker , and who had heard [Oliver]_123-oliver 's history from [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{427-his mother} , understood it at once . ' What direction did [he]_123-oliver take ? '_{[241-mr. giles]} [he]_{241-mr. giles} asked , catching up a heavy stick which was standing in a corner . ' That , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing out the course [the man]_{4928-the man} had taken ; ' [I]_123-oliver missed [them]_7465-them in an instant . '_[123-oliver] ' Then , [they]_7465-them are in [the ditch]_{2315-the ditch} ! '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry . ' Follow ! And keep as near [me]_131-harry , as [you]_123-oliver can . '_[131-harry] So saying , [he]_123-oliver sprang over the hedge , and darted off with a speed which rendered it matter of exceeding difficulty for [the others]_{5307-the others} to keep near [him]_123-oliver . [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} followed as well as [he]_{241-mr. giles} could ; and [Oliver]_123-oliver followed too ; and in the course of a minute or two , [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} [, who had been out walking , and just then returned]_{2918-, who had been out walking , and just then returned} , tumbled over the hedge after [them]_2919-they , and picking [himself]_{2918-, who had been out walking , and just then returned} up with more agility than [he]_{2918-, who had been out walking , and just then returned} could have been supposed to possess , struck into the same course at no contemptible speed , shouting all the while , most prodigiously , to know what was the matter . On [they]_2919-they all went ; nor stopped [they]_2919-they once to breathe , until [the leader]_{2920-the leader} , striking off into an angle of the field indicated by [Oliver]_123-oliver , began to search , narrowly , [the ditch]_{2315-the ditch} and hedge adjoining ; which afforded time for [the remainder of [the party]_{6050-the party}]_{2922-the remainder of the party} to come up ; and for [Oliver]_123-oliver to communicate to [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} the circumstances that had led to so vigorous a pursuit . The search was all in vain . There were not even the traces of recent footsteps , to be seen . [They]_2919-they stood now , on the summit of [a little hill]_{2924-a little hill} , commanding [the open fields]_{2925-the open fields} in every direction for three or four miles . There was [the village]_{7221-the village} in [the hollow on the left]_{2927-the hollow on the left} ; but , in order to gain that , after pursuing the track [Oliver]_123-oliver had pointed out , [the men]_{2928-the men} must have made a circuit of open ground , which it was impossible [they]_{2928-the men} could have accomplished in so short a time . A thick wood skirted [the meadow - land]_{2929-the meadow - land} in another direction ; but [they]_{2928-the men} could not have gained that covert for the same reason . ' It must have been a dream , [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_[131-harry] said [Harry Maylie]_131-harry . ' Oh no , indeed , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , shuddering at the very recollection of [the old wretch]_{1617-the old wretch} 's countenance ; ' [I]_123-oliver saw [him]_{1617-the old wretch} too plainly for that . [I]_123-oliver saw [them]_2919-they both , as plainly as [I]_123-oliver see [you]_123-oliver now . '_[123-oliver] ' Who was [the other]_{4696-the other} ? '_[131-harry] inquired [Harry]_131-harry and [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , together . ' [The very same man [I]_123-oliver told [you]_4564-sir of , who came so suddenly upon [me]_123-oliver at [the inn]_{2843-the inn}]_{7469-the very same man i told you of , who came so suddenly upon me at the inn} , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [We]_2919-they had [our]_2919-they eyes fixed full upon [each other]_{507-each other} ; and [I]_123-oliver could swear to [him]_{4696-the other} . '_[123-oliver] ' [They]_7472-they took this way ? '_[131-harry] demanded [Harry]_131-harry : ' are [you]_123-oliver sure ? '_[131-harry] ' As [I]_123-oliver am that [the men]_{2928-the men} were at the window , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , pointing down , as [he]_123-oliver spoke , to the hedge which divided [the cottage - garden]_{2931-the cottage - garden} from [the meadow]_{2932-the meadow} . ' [The tall man]_{7474-the tall man} leaped over , just there ; and [the Jew , running a few paces to the right]_{7475-the jew , running a few paces to the right} , crept through that gap . '_[123-oliver] [The two gentlemen]_{2933-the two gentlemen} watched [Oliver]_123-oliver 's earnest face , as [he]_123-oliver spoke , and looking from [him]_123-oliver to [each other]_{507-each other} , seemed to feel satisfied of the accuracy of what [he]_123-oliver said . Still , in no direction were there any appearances of the trampling of [men]_416-men in hurried flight . The grass was long ; but it was trodden down nowhere , save where [their]_{2933-the two gentlemen} own feet had crushed it . The sides and brinks of the ditches were of damp clay ; but in no one place could [they]_{2933-the two gentlemen} discern the print of [men]_416-men 's shoes , or the slightest mark which would indicate that any feet had pressed the ground for hours before . ' This is strange ! '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry . ' Strange ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} echoed [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' [Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_252-duff , [themselves]_{2933-the two gentlemen} , could make nothing of it . '_{[5019-the doctor]} Notwithstanding the evidently useless nature of [their]_{2933-the two gentlemen} search , [they]_{2933-the two gentlemen} did not desist until the coming on of night rendered its further prosecution hopeless ; and even then , [they]_{2933-the two gentlemen} gave it up with reluctance . [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} was dispatched to [the different ale - houses in [the village]_{7221-the village}]_{2938-the different ale - houses in the village} , furnished with the best description [Oliver]_123-oliver could give of the appearance and dress of [the strangers]_{2713-the strangers} . Of these , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} was , at all events , sufficiently remarkable to be remembered , supposing [he]_{1006-the jew} had been seen drinking , or loitering about ; but [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} returned without any intelligence , calculated to dispel or lessen the mystery . On the next day , fresh search was made , and the inquiries renewed ; but with no better success . On the day following , [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Mr. Maylie]_{264-mr. maylie} repaired to [the market]_{6282-the market} [- town]_{2943-- town} , in the hope of seeing or hearing something of [the men there]_{2944-the men there} ; but this effort was equally fruitless . After a few days , the affair began to be forgotten , as most affairs are , when wonder , having no fresh food to support it , dies away of itself . Meanwhile , [Rose]_245-rose was rapidly recovering . [She]_245-rose had left [[her]_245-rose room]_{6623-her room} : was able to go out ; and mixing once more with [the family]_{4874-the family} , carried joy into the hearts of all . But , although this happy change had a visible effect on [the little circle]_{2947-the little circle} ; and although cheerful voices and merry laughter were once more heard in [the cottage]_{941-the cottage} ; there was at times , an unwonted restraint upon some there : even upon [Rose]_245-rose [herself]_245-rose : which [Oliver]_123-oliver could not fail to remark . [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} and [[her]_{244-mrs. maylie} son]_{7380-her son} were often closeted together for a long time ; and more than once [Rose]_245-rose appeared with traces of tears upon [her]_245-rose face . After [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} had fixed a day for [his]_{247-mr. losberne} departure to [Chertsey]_42-chertsey , these symptoms increased ; and it became evident that something was in progress which affected the peace of [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , and of [somebody else besides]_{2951-somebody else besides} . At length , one morning , when [Rose]_245-rose was alone in [the breakfast - parlour]_{2952-the breakfast - parlour} , [Harry Maylie]_131-harry entered ; and , with some hesitation , begged permission to speak with [her]_245-rose for a few moments . ' A few - a very few - will suffice , [Rose]_245-rose , '_{[1803-the young man]} said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , drawing [his]_{1803-the young man} chair towards [her]_245-rose . ' What [I]_{1803-the young man} shall have to say , has already presented itself to [your]_245-rose mind ; the most cherished hopes of [my]_{1803-the young man} heart are not unknown to [you]_245-rose , though from [my]_{1803-the young man} lips [you]_245-rose have not heard them stated . '_{[1803-the young man]} [Rose]_245-rose had been very pale from the moment of [his]_{1803-the young man} entrance ; but that might have been the effect of [her]_245-rose recent illness . [She]_245-rose merely bowed ; and bending over some plants that stood near , waited in silence for [him]_{1803-the young man} to proceed . ' [I]_131-harry - [I]_131-harry - ought to have left [here]_351-here , before , '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry . ' [You]_131-harry should , indeed , '_[245-rose] replied [Rose]_245-rose . ' Forgive [me]_245-rose for saying so , but [I]_245-rose wish [you]_{1803-the young man} had . '_[245-rose] ' [I]_{1803-the young man} was brought [here]_351-here , by the most dreadful and agonising of all apprehensions , '_{[1803-the young man]} said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} ; ' the fear of losing [the one dear being on whom [my]_{1803-the young man} every wish and hope are fixed]_{7478-the one dear being on whom my every wish and hope are fixed} . [You]_245-rose had been dying ; trembling between [earth]_1018-earth and [heaven]_5455-heaven . [We]_7481-we know that when [the young , the beautiful , and good]_{7482-the young , the beautiful , and good} , are visited with sickness , [their]_{7482-the young , the beautiful , and good} pure spirits insensibly turn towards [[their]_{7482-the young , the beautiful , and good} bright home of lasting rest]_{7483-their bright home of lasting rest} ; [we]_7481-we know , [Heaven]_227-heaven help [us]_7481-we ! that [the best and fairest of [our]_7481-we kind]_{7484-the best and fairest of our kind} , too often fade in blooming . '_{[1803-the young man]} There were tears in the eyes of [the gentle girl]_{2955-the gentle girl} , as these words were spoken ; and when one fell upon the flower over which [she]_{2955-the gentle girl} bent , and glistened brightly in its cup , making it more beautiful , it seemed as though the outpouring of [her]_{2955-the gentle girl} fresh young heart , claimed kindred naturally , with the loveliest things in nature . ' [A creature]_{7485-a creature} , '_{[1803-the young man]} continued [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , passionately , ' [a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of [[God]_167-god 's own angels]_{7487-god 's own angels}]_{7486-a creature as fair and innocent of guile as one of god 's own angels} , fluttered between life and death . Oh ! who could hope , when [the distant world to which [she]_{2955-the gentle girl} was akin]_{7488-the distant world to which she was akin} , half opened to [her]_{2955-the gentle girl} view , that [she]_{2955-the gentle girl} would return to the sorrow and calamity of this ! Rose , Rose , to know that [you]_7489-you were passing away like some soft shadow , which a light from above , casts upon [the earth]_{5064-the earth} ; to have no hope that [you]_7489-you would be spared to [those who linger here]_{7491-those who linger here} ; hardly to know a reason why [you]_7489-you should be ; to feel that [you]_7489-you belonged to that bright sphere whither so many of [the fairest and the best]_{7492-the fairest and the best} have winged [their]_{7492-the fairest and the best} early flight ; and yet to pray , amid all these consolations , that [you]_7489-you might be restored to [those who loved [you]_7489-you]_{7493-those who loved you} - these were distractions almost too great to bear . They were [mine]_7494-mine , by day and night ; and with [them]_7495-them , came such a rushing torrent of fears , and apprehensions , and selfish regrets , lest [you]_7489-you should die , and never know how devotedly [I]_{1803-the young man} loved [you]_7489-you , as almost bore down sense and reason in its course . [You]_7489-you recovered . Day by day , and almost hour by hour , some drop of health came back , and mingling with the spent and feeble stream of life which circulated languidly within [you]_7489-you , swelled it again to a high and rushing tide . [I]_{1803-the young man} have watched [you]_7489-you change almost from death , to life , with eyes that turned blind with [their]_7495-them eagerness and deep affection . Do not tell [me]_{1803-the young man} that [you]_7489-you wish [I]_{1803-the young man} had lost this ; for it has softened [my]_{1803-the young man} heart to [all mankind]_{7496-all mankind} . '_{[1803-the young man]} ' [I]_245-rose did not mean that , '_[245-rose] said [Rose]_245-rose , weeping ; ' [I]_245-rose only wish [you]_7489-you had left [here]_351-here , that [you]_7489-you might have turned to high and noble pursuits again ; to pursuits well worthy of [you]_7489-you . '_[245-rose] ' There is no pursuit more worthy of [me]_{1803-the young man} : more worthy of the highest nature that exists : than the struggle to win such a heart as [yours]_7489-you , '_{[1803-the young man]} said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , taking [her]_245-rose hand . ' [Rose]_245-rose , [my]_{1803-the young man} own dear [Rose]_245-rose ! For years - for years - [I]_{1803-the young man} have loved [you]_245-rose ; hoping to win [my]_{1803-the young man} way to fame , and then come proudly [home]_4804-home and tell [you]_245-rose it had been pursued only for [you]_245-rose to share ; thinking , in [my]_{1803-the young man} daydreams , how [I]_{1803-the young man} would remind [you]_245-rose , in that happy moment , of the many silent tokens [I]_{1803-the young man} had given of [a boy]_{4668-a boy} 's attachment , and claim [your]_245-rose hand , as in redemption of some old mute contract that had been sealed between [us]_7500-us ! That time has not arrived ; but here , with not fame won , and [no young vision]_{7501-no young vision} realised , [I]_{1803-the young man} offer [you]_245-rose the heart so long [your]_245-rose own , and stake [my]_{1803-the young man} all upon the words with which [you]_245-rose greet the offer . '_{[1803-the young man]} ' [Your]_245-rose behaviour has ever been kind and noble . '_[245-rose] said [Rose]_245-rose , mastering the emotions by which [she]_245-rose was agitated . ' As [you]_245-rose believe that [I]_245-rose am not insensible or ungrateful , so hear [my]_245-rose answer . '_[245-rose] ' It is , that [I]_{1803-the young man} may endeavour to deserve [you]_245-rose ; it is , dear [Rose]_245-rose ? '_{[1803-the young man]} ' It is , '_[245-rose] replied [Rose]_245-rose , ' that [you]_245-rose must endeavour to forget [me]_245-rose ; not as [[your]_245-rose old and dearly - attached companion]_{7502-your old and dearly - attached companion} , for that would wound [me]_245-rose deeply ; but , as the object of [your]_245-rose love . Look into [the world]_{4589-the world} ; think how many hearts [you]_245-rose would be proud to gain , are there . Confide some other passion to [me]_245-rose , if [you]_245-rose will ; [I]_245-rose will be [the truest , warmest , and most faithful friend [you]_245-rose have]_{7504-the truest , warmest , and most faithful friend you have} . '_[245-rose] There was a pause , during which , [Rose]_245-rose , who had covered [her]_245-rose face with one hand , gave free vent to [her]_245-rose tears . [Harry]_131-harry still retained the other . ' And [your]_245-rose reasons , [Rose]_245-rose , '_[131-harry] [he]_131-harry said , at length , in a low voice ; ' [your]_245-rose reasons for this decision ? '_[131-harry] ' [You]_245-rose have a right to know them , '_[245-rose] rejoined [Rose]_245-rose . ' [You]_245-rose can say nothing to alter [my]_131-harry resolution . It is a duty that [I]_131-harry must perform . [I]_131-harry owe it , alike to [others]_2567-others , and to [myself]_131-harry . '_[131-harry] ' To [yourself]_245-rose ? '_[131-harry] ' Yes , [Harry]_131-harry . [I]_131-harry owe it to [myself]_131-harry , that [I]_131-harry , [a friendless , portionless , girl]_{7506-a friendless , portionless , girl} , with a blight upon [my]_131-harry name , should not give [[your]_131-harry friends]_{6024-your friends} reason to suspect that [I]_131-harry had sordidly yielded to [your]_131-harry first passion , and fastened [myself]_131-harry , a clog , on all [your]_131-harry hopes and projects . [I]_131-harry owe it to [you]_131-harry and [yours]_131-harry , to prevent [you]_131-harry from opposing , in the warmth of [your]_131-harry generous nature , this great obstacle to [your]_131-harry progress in [the world]_{4589-the world} . '_[131-harry] ' If [your]_245-rose inclinations chime with [your]_245-rose sense of duty - '_[131-harry] [Harry]_131-harry began . ' [They]_7509-they do not , '_[245-rose] replied [Rose]_245-rose , colouring deeply . ' Then [you]_245-rose return [my]_131-harry love ? '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry . ' Say but that , [dear Rose]_245-rose ; say but that ; and soften the bitterness of this hard disappointment ! '_[131-harry] ' If [I]_245-rose could have done so , without doing heavy wrong to [him]_7510-him [I]_245-rose loved , '_[245-rose] rejoined [Rose]_245-rose , ' [I]_245-rose could have - '_[245-rose] ' Have received this declaration very differently ? '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry . ' Do not conceal that from [me]_131-harry , at least , [Rose]_245-rose . '_[131-harry] ' [I]_245-rose could , '_[245-rose] said [Rose]_245-rose . ' Stay ! '_[245-rose] [she]_245-rose added , disengaging [her]_245-rose hand , ' why should [we]_7511-we prolong this painful interview ? Most painful to [me]_245-rose , and yet productive of lasting happiness , notwithstanding ; for it will be happiness to know that [I]_245-rose once held the high place in [your]_131-harry regard which [I]_245-rose now occupy , and every triumph [you]_131-harry achieve in life will animate [me]_245-rose with new fortitude and firmness . Farewell , [Harry]_131-harry ! As [we]_7511-we have met to - day , [we]_7511-we meet no more ; but in other relations than those in which this conversation have placed [us]_7511-we , [we]_7511-we may be long and happily entwined ; and may every blessing that the prayers of [a true and earnest heart]_{7512-a true and earnest heart} can call down from the source of all truth and sincerity , cheer and prosper [you]_131-harry ! '_[245-rose] ' Another word , [Rose]_245-rose , '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry . ' [Your]_245-rose reason in [your]_245-rose own words . From [your]_245-rose own lips , let [me]_131-harry hear it ! '_[131-harry] ' The prospect before [you]_131-harry , '_[245-rose] answered [Rose]_245-rose , firmly , ' is a brilliant one . All the honours to which great talents and powerful connections can help [men]_416-men in public life , are in store for [you]_131-harry . But those connections are proud ; and [I]_{5568-the young lady} will neither mingle with such as may hold in scorn [the mother who gave [me]_{5568-the young lady} life]_{7514-the mother who gave me life} ; nor bring disgrace or failure on [the son of [her]_{7514-the mother who gave me life} who has so well supplied [that mother]_{7516-that mother} 's place]_{7515-the son of her who has so well supplied that mother 's place} . In a word , '_{[5568-the young lady]} said [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , turning away , as [her]_{5568-the young lady} temporary firmness forsook [her]_{5568-the young lady} , ' there is a stain upon [my]_{5568-the young lady} name , which [the world]_{4589-the world} visits on innocent heads . [I]_{5568-the young lady} will carry it into no blood but [my]_{5568-the young lady} own ; and the reproach shall rest alone on [me]_{5568-the young lady} . '_{[5568-the young lady]} ' One word more , [Rose]_245-rose . Dearest [Rose]_245-rose ! one more ! '_[131-harry] cried [Harry]_131-harry , throwing [himself]_131-harry before [her]_{5568-the young lady} . ' If [I]_131-harry had been less - less fortunate , [the world]_{4589-the world} would call it - if some obscure and peaceful life had been [my]_131-harry destiny - if [I]_131-harry had been poor , sick , helpless - would [you]_{5568-the young lady} have turned from [me]_131-harry then ? Or has [my]_131-harry probable advancement to riches and honour , given this scruple birth ? '_[131-harry] ' Do not press [me]_245-rose to reply , '_[245-rose] answered [Rose]_245-rose . ' The question does not arise , and never will . It is unfair , almost unkind , to urge it . '_[245-rose] ' If [your]_{5568-the young lady} answer be what [I]_131-harry almost dare to hope it is , '_[131-harry] retorted [Harry]_131-harry , ' it will shed a gleam of happiness upon [my]_131-harry lonely way , and light the path before [me]_131-harry . It is not an idle thing to do so much , by the utterance of a few brief words , for one who loves [you]_{5568-the young lady} beyond all else . Oh , [Rose]_245-rose : in the name of [my]_131-harry ardent and enduring attachment ; in the name of all [I]_131-harry have suffered for [you]_{5568-the young lady} , and all [you]_{5568-the young lady} doom [me]_131-harry to undergo ; answer [me]_131-harry this one question ! '_[131-harry] ' Then , if [your]_{5568-the young lady} lot had been differently cast , '_[245-rose] rejoined [Rose]_245-rose ; ' if [you]_{5568-the young lady} had been even a little , but not so far , above [me]_245-rose ; if [I]_245-rose could have been a help and comfort to [you]_{5568-the young lady} in any humble scene of peace and retirement , and not a blot and drawback in [ambitious and distinguished crowds]_{7519-ambitious and distinguished crowds} ; [I]_245-rose should have been spared this trial . [I]_245-rose have every reason to be happy , very happy , now ; but then , [Harry]_131-harry , [I]_245-rose own [I]_245-rose should have been happier . '_[245-rose] Busy recollections of old hopes , cherished as [a girl]_{2959-a girl} , long ago , crowded into the mind of [Rose]_245-rose , while making this avowal ; but [they]_2960-they brought tears with [them]_2960-they , as old hopes will when [they]_2960-they come back withered ; and [they]_2960-they relieved [her]_245-rose . ' [I]_245-rose can not help this weakness , and it makes [my]_245-rose purpose stronger , '_[245-rose] said [Rose]_245-rose , extending [her]_245-rose hand . ' [I]_245-rose must leave [you]_131-harry now , indeed . '_[245-rose] ' [I]_131-harry ask one promise , '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry . ' Once , and only once more , - say within a year , but it may be much sooner , - [I]_131-harry may speak to [you]_245-rose again on this subject , for the last time . '_[131-harry] ' Not to press [me]_245-rose to alter [my]_245-rose right determination , '_[245-rose] replied [Rose]_245-rose , with a melancholy smile ; ' it will be useless . '_[245-rose] ' No , '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry ; ' to hear [you]_245-rose repeat it , if [you]_245-rose will - finally repeat it ! [I]_131-harry will lay at [your]_245-rose feet , whatever of station of fortune [I]_131-harry may possess ; and if [you]_245-rose still adhere to [your]_245-rose present resolution , will not seek , by word or act , to change it . '_[131-harry] ' Then let it be so , '_[245-rose] rejoined [Rose]_245-rose ; ' it is but one pang the more , and by that time [I]_245-rose may be enabled to bear it better . '_[245-rose] [She]_245-rose extended [her]_245-rose hand again . But [the young man]_{1803-the young man} caught [her]_245-rose to [his]_{1803-the young man} bosom ; and imprinting one kiss on [her]_245-rose beautiful forehead , hurried from [the room]_{432-the room} . CHAPTER XXXVI IS A VERY SHORT ONE , AND MAY APPEAR OF NO GREAT IMPORTANCE IN ITS PLACE , BUT IT SHOULD BE READ NOTWITHSTANDING , AS A SEQUEL TO THE LAST , AND A KEY TO ONE THAT WILL FOLLOW WHEN [ITS]_2963-its TIME ARRIVES ' And so [you]_245-rose are resolved to be [[my]_{5019-the doctor} travelling companion]_{7520-my travelling companion} this morning ; eh ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , as [Harry Maylie]_131-harry joined [him]_{5019-the doctor} and [Oliver]_123-oliver at the breakfast - table . ' Why , [you]_245-rose are not in the same mind or intention two half - hours together ! '_[131-harry] ' [You]_245-rose will tell [me]_131-harry a different tale one of these days , '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry , colouring without any perceptible reason . ' [I]_{247-mr. losberne} hope [I]_{247-mr. losberne} may have good cause to do so , '_{[247-mr. losberne]} replied [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} ; ' though [I]_{247-mr. losberne} confess [I]_{247-mr. losberne} do n't think [I]_{247-mr. losberne} shall . But yesterday morning [you]_245-rose had made up [your]_245-rose mind , in a great hurry , to stay [here]_351-here , and to accompany [[your]_245-rose mother]_{4960-your mother} , like [a dutiful son]_{7523-a dutiful son} , to [the sea - side]_{7524-the sea - side} . Before noon , [you]_245-rose announce that [you]_245-rose are going to do [me]_{247-mr. losberne} the honour of accompanying [me]_{247-mr. losberne} as far as [I]_{247-mr. losberne} go , on [[your]_245-rose road]_{7525-your road} to [London]_3-london . And at night , [you]_245-rose urge [me]_{247-mr. losberne} , with great mystery , to start before [the ladies]_{4649-the ladies} are stirring ; the consequence of which is , that young [Oliver]_123-oliver here is pinned down to [his]_123-oliver breakfast when [he]_123-oliver ought to be ranging [the meadows]_{7527-the meadows} after botanical phenomena of all kinds . Too bad , is n't it , [Oliver]_123-oliver ? '_{[247-mr. losberne]} ' [I]_123-oliver should have been very sorry not to have been at [home]_4804-home when [you]_{5019-the doctor} and [Mr. Maylie]_{264-mr. maylie} went away , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] rejoined [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' That 's [a fine fellow]_{7530-a fine fellow} , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} ; ' [you]_123-oliver shall come and see [me]_{5019-the doctor} when [you]_123-oliver return . But , to speak seriously , [Harry]_131-harry ; has any communication from [the great nobs]_{7531-the great nobs} produced this sudden anxiety on [your]_131-harry part to be gone ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' [The great nobs]_{7531-the great nobs} , '_[131-harry] replied [Harry]_131-harry , ' under which designation , [I]_131-harry presume , [you]_{5019-the doctor} include [[my]_131-harry most stately uncle]_{7533-my most stately uncle} , have not communicated with [me]_131-harry at all , since [I]_131-harry have been [here]_351-here ; nor , at this time of the year , is it likely that anything would occur to render necessary [my]_131-harry immediate attendance among [them]_{7531-the great nobs} . '_[131-harry] ' Well , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , ' [you]_{5019-the doctor} are [a queer fellow]_{7535-a queer fellow} . But of course [they]_{7531-the great nobs} will get [you]_{5019-the doctor} into parliament at the election before Christmas , and these sudden shiftings and changes are no bad preparation for political life . There 's something in that . Good training is always desirable , whether the race be for place , cup , or sweepstakes . '_{[5019-the doctor]} [Harry Maylie]_131-harry looked as if [he]_131-harry could have followed up this short dialogue by one or two remarks that would have staggered [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} not a little ; but [he]_131-harry contented [himself]_131-harry with saying , ' [We]_7536-we shall see , '_[131-harry] and pursued the subject no farther . [The post - chaise]_{2968-the post - chaise} drove up to the door shortly afterwards ; and [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} coming in for the luggage , [the good doctor]_{7185-the good doctor} bustled out , to see it packed . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_[131-harry] said [Harry Maylie]_131-harry , in a low voice , ' let [me]_131-harry speak a word with [you]_123-oliver . '_[131-harry] [Oliver]_123-oliver walked into the window - recess to which [Mr. Maylie]_{264-mr. maylie} beckoned [him]_123-oliver ; much surprised at the mixture of sadness and boisterous spirits , which [his]_123-oliver whole behaviour displayed . ' [You]_123-oliver can write well now ? '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry , laying [his]_131-harry hand upon [his]_123-oliver arm . ' [I]_123-oliver hope so , [sir]_4564-sir , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [I]_123-oliver shall not be at [home]_4804-home again , perhaps for some time ; [I]_123-oliver wish [you]_4564-sir would write to [me]_123-oliver - say once a fort - night : every alternate Monday : to [the General Post Office in [London]_3-london]_{7539-the general post office in london} . Will [you]_4564-sir ? '_[123-oliver] ' Oh ! certainly , [sir]_4564-sir ; [I]_123-oliver shall be proud to do it , '_[123-oliver] exclaimed [Oliver]_123-oliver , greatly delighted with the commission . ' [I]_{1803-the young man} should like to know how - how [[my]_{1803-the young man} mother]_{5014-my mother} and [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} are , '_{[1803-the young man]} said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} ; ' and [you]_4564-sir can fill up a sheet by telling [me]_{1803-the young man} what walks [you]_4564-sir take , and what [you]_4564-sir talk about , and whether [she]_{256-miss maylie} - [they]_7542-they , [I]_{1803-the young man} mean - seem happy and quite well . [You]_4564-sir understand [me]_{1803-the young man} ? '_{[1803-the young man]} ' Oh ! quite , [sir]_4564-sir , quite , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [I]_131-harry would rather [you]_123-oliver did not mention it to [them]_7542-they , '_[131-harry] said [Harry]_131-harry , hurrying over [his]_131-harry words ; ' because it might make [[my]_131-harry mother]_{5014-my mother} anxious to write to [me]_131-harry oftener , and it is a trouble and worry to [her]_{5014-my mother} . Let it be a secret between [you]_123-oliver and [me]_131-harry ; and mind [you]_123-oliver tell [me]_131-harry everything ! [I]_131-harry depend upon [you]_123-oliver . '_[131-harry] [Oliver]_123-oliver , quite elated and honoured by a sense of [his]_123-oliver importance , faithfully promised to be secret and explicit in [his]_123-oliver communications . [Mr. Maylie]_{264-mr. maylie} took leave of [him]_123-oliver , with many assurances of [his]_123-oliver regard and protection . [The doctor]_{5019-the doctor} was in the chaise ; [Giles who , it had been arranged , should be left behind]_{2972-giles who , it had been arranged , should be left behind} held the door open in [his]_{2972-giles who , it had been arranged , should be left behind} hand ; and [the women - servants]_{6990-the women - servants} were in [the garden]_{944-the garden} , looking on . [Harry]_131-harry cast one slight glance at the latticed window , and jumped into [the carriage]_{6209-the carriage} . ' Drive on ! '_[131-harry] [he]_131-harry cried , ' hard , fast , full gallop ! Nothing short of flying will keep pace with [me]_131-harry , to - day . '_[131-harry] ' Halloa ! '_{[5019-the doctor]} cried [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , letting down the front glass in a great hurry , and shouting to [the postillion]_{2977-the postillion} ; ' something very short of flying will keep pace with [me]_{5019-the doctor} . Do [you]_{2977-the postillion} hear ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} Jingling and clattering , till distance rendered its noise inaudible , and its rapid progress only perceptible to the eye , [the vehicle]_{2978-the vehicle} wound its way along [the road]_{4910-the road} , almost hidden in a cloud of dust : now wholly disappearing , and now becoming visible again , as intervening objects , or the intricacies of the way , permitted . It was not until even the dusty cloud was no longer to be seen , that [the gazers]_{2980-the gazers} dispersed . And there was [one looker - on]_{2981-one looker - on} , who remained with eyes fixed upon the spot where [the carriage]_{6209-the carriage} had disappeared , long after [it]_{6209-the carriage} was many miles away ; for , behind the white curtain which had shrouded [her]_{2981-one looker - on} from view when [Harry]_131-harry raised [his]_131-harry eyes towards the window , sat [Rose]_245-rose [herself]_245-rose . ' [He]_131-harry seems in high spirits and happy , '_[245-rose] [she]_245-rose said , at length . ' [I]_245-rose feared for a time [he]_131-harry might be otherwise . [I]_245-rose was mistaken . [I]_245-rose am very , very glad . '_[245-rose] Tears are signs of gladness as well as grief ; but those which coursed down [Rose]_245-rose 's face , as [she]_245-rose sat pensively at the window , still gazing in the same direction , seemed to tell more of sorrow than of joy . CHAPTER XXXVII IN WHICH [THE READER]_{189-the intelligent reader} MAY PERCEIVE A CONTRAST , NOT UNCOMMON IN [MATRIMONIAL CASES Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} sat in [the workhouse parlour]_{2983-the workhouse parlour} , with [his]_131-harry eyes moodily fixed on the cheerless grate , whence , as it was summer time , no brighter gleam proceeded , than the reflection of certain sickly rays of the sun , which were sent back from its cold and shining surface . A paper fly - cage dangled from the ceiling , to which [he]_131-harry occasionally raised [his]_131-harry eyes in gloomy thought ; and , as the heedless insects hovered round the gaudy net - work , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} would heave a deep sigh , while a more gloomy shadow overspread [his]_131-harry countenance . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was meditating ; it might be that the insects brought to mind , some painful passage in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} own past life . Nor was [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's gloom the only thing calculated to awaken a pleasing melancholy in the bosom of [a spectator]_{2984-a spectator} . There were not wanting other appearances , and those closely connected with [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} own person]_{2985-his own person} , which announced that a great change had taken place in the position of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} affairs . The laced coat , and the cocked hat ; where were [they]_2986-they ? [He]_{130-mr. bumble} still wore knee - breeches , and dark cotton stockings on [his]_{130-mr. bumble} nether limbs ; but they were not the breeches . The coat was wide - skirted ; and in that respect like the coat , but , oh how different ! The mighty cocked hat was replaced by a modest round one . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was no longer [a beadle]_{445-a beadle} . There are some promotions in life , which , independent of the more substantial rewards [they]_2986-they offer , require peculiar value and dignity from the coats and waistcoats connected with them . [A field - marshal]_{2988-a field - marshal} has [his]_{2988-a field - marshal} uniform ; [a bishop]_{2989-a bishop} [his]_{2988-a field - marshal} silk apron ; [a counsellor]_{2990-a counsellor} [his]_{2988-a field - marshal} silk gown ; a beadle [his]_{2988-a field - marshal} cocked hat . Strip [the bishop]_{2991-the bishop} of [his]_{2991-the bishop} apron , or the beadle of [his]_{2991-the bishop} hat and lace ; what are [they]_2986-they ? [Men]_416-men . [Mere men]_{2993-mere men} . Dignity , and even holiness too , sometimes , are more questions of coat and waistcoat than [some people]_{2994-some people} imagine . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had married [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} , and was [master of [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse}]_{2995-master of the workhouse} . [Another beadle]_{2997-another beadle} had come into power . On [him]_{2997-another beadle} the cocked hat , gold - laced coat , and staff , had all three descended . ' And to - morrow two months it was done ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with a sigh . ' It seems a age . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} might have meant that [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had concentrated a whole existence of happiness into the short space of eight weeks ; but the sigh - there was a vast deal of meaning in the sigh . ' [I]_{130-mr. bumble} sold [myself]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , pursuing the same train of relection , ' for six teaspoons , a pair of sugar - tongs , and a milk - pot ; with a small quantity of second - hand furniture , and twenty pound in money . [I]_{130-mr. bumble} went very reasonable . Cheap , dirt cheap ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Cheap ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} cried a shrill voice in [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's ear : ' [you]_{130-mr. bumble} would have been dear at any price ; and dear enough [I]_{130-mr. bumble} paid for [you]_{130-mr. bumble} , [Lord]_7545-lord above knows that ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} turned , and encountered the face of [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} interesting consort , who , imperfectly comprehending the few words [she]_{2998-his interesting consort , who , imperfectly comprehending the few words she had overheard of his complaint} had overheard of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} complaint]_{2998-his interesting consort , who , imperfectly comprehending the few words she had overheard of his complaint} , had hazarded the foregoing remark at a venture . ' [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with a sentimental sternness . ' Well ! '_{[679-the lady]} cried [the lady]_{679-the lady} . ' Have the goodness to look at [me]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , fixing [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes upon [her]_{679-the lady} . If [she]_{679-the lady} stands such a eye as that , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} to [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , '_{[679-the lady]} [she]_{679-the lady} can stand anything . It is a eye [I]_0-i never knew to fail with [paupers]_534-paupers . If it fails with [her]_{679-the lady} , [my]_0-i power is gone . ' Whether an exceedingly small expansion of eye be sufficient to quell [paupers]_534-paupers , who , being lightly fed , are in no very high condition ; or whether [the late Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} was particularly proof against eagle glances ; are matters of opinion . The matter of fact , is , that [the matron]_{2062-the matron} was in no way overpowered by [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's scowl , but , on the contrary , treated it with great disdain , and even raised a laugh thereat , which sounded as though it were genuine . On hearing this most unexpected sound , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} looked , first incredulous , and afterwards amazed . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} then relapsed into [his]_{130-mr. bumble} former state ; nor did [he]_{130-mr. bumble} rouse [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} until [his]_{130-mr. bumble} attention was again awakened by the voice of [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} partner]_{2193-his partner} . '_[4974-ma'am] Are [you]_0-i going to sit snoring [there]_4617-there , all day ? ' inquired [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am going to sit [here]_351-here , as long as [I]_0-i think proper , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; '_[0-i] and although [I]_0-i was not snoring , [I]_0-i shall snore , gape , sneeze , laugh , or cry , as the humour strikes [me]_0-i ; such being [my]_0-i prerogative . ' '_[0-i] [Your]_0-i prerogative ! ' sneered [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , with ineffable contempt . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i said the word , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[0-i] The prerogative of [a man]_{469-a man} is to command . ' '_{[469-a man]} And what 's the prerogative of [a woman]_{6715-a woman} , in the name of [Goodness]_267-goodness ? ' cried [the relict of [Mr. Corney deceased]_{222-mr. corney who had not}]_{7550-the relict of mr. corney deceased} . '_{[6715-a woman]} To obey , [ma'am]_4974-ma'am , ' thundered [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_{[6715-a woman]} [[Your]_4974-ma'am late unfortunate husband]_{3008-your late unfortunate husband} should have taught it [you]_4974-ma'am ; and then , perhaps , [he]_{3008-your late unfortunate husband} might have been alive now . [I]_0-i wish [he]_{3008-your late unfortunate husband} was , [poor man]_{3009-poor man} ! ' [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , seeing at a glance , that the decisive moment had now arrived , and that a blow struck for [the mastership on one side or other]_{7551-the mastership on one side or other} , must necessarily be final and conclusive , no sooner heard this allusion to the dead and gone , than [she]_{132-mrs. bumble} dropped into a chair , and with a loud scream that [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was [a hard - hearted brute]_{7552-a hard - hearted brute} , fell into a paroxysm of tears . But , tears were not the things to find [their]_7553-their way to [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's soul ; [his]_{130-mr. bumble} heart was waterproof . Like washable beaver hats that improve with rain , [his]_{130-mr. bumble} nerves were rendered stouter and more vigorous , by showers of tears , which , being tokens of weakness , and so far tacit admissions of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} own power , pleased and exalted [him]_{130-mr. bumble} . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} eyed [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} good lady]_{7554-his good lady} with looks of great satisfaction , and begged , in an encouraging manner , that [she]_{132-mrs. bumble} should cry [her]_{132-mrs. bumble} hardest : the exercise being looked upon , by [the faculty]_{7555-the faculty} , as strongly conducive to health . '_[0-i] It opens the lungs , washes the countenance , exercises the eyes , and softens down the temper , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[0-i] So cry away . ' As [he]_{130-mr. bumble} discharged [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} of this pleasantry , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} took [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hat from a peg , and putting it on , rather rakishly , on one side , as [a man]_{469-a man} might , who felt [he]_{469-a man} had asserted [his]_{469-a man} superiority in a becoming manner , thrust [his]_{469-a man} hands into [his]_{469-a man} pockets , and sauntered towards the door , with much ease and waggishness depicted in [his]_{469-a man} whole appearance . Now , [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} that was , had tried the tears , because they were less troublesome than a manual assault ; but , [she]_{221-mrs. corney} was quite prepared to make trial of the latter mode of proceeding , as [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was not long in discovering . The first proof [he]_{130-mr. bumble} experienced of the fact , was conveyed in a hollow sound , immediately succeeded by the sudden flying off of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hat to the opposite end of [the room]_{432-the room} . This preliminary proceeding laying bare [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head , [the expert lady]_{7558-the expert lady} , clasping [him]_{130-mr. bumble} tightly round the throat with one hand , inflicted a shower of blows dealt with singular vigour and dexterity upon it with the other . This done , [she]_{221-mrs. corney} created a little variety by scratching [his]_{130-mr. bumble} face , and tearing [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hair ; and , having , by this time , inflicted as much punishment as [she]_{221-mrs. corney} deemed necessary for the offence , [she]_{221-mrs. corney} pushed [him]_{130-mr. bumble} over a chair , which was luckily well situated for the purpose : and defied [him]_{130-mr. bumble} to talk about [his]_{130-mr. bumble} prerogative again , if [he]_{130-mr. bumble} dared . '_[0-i] Get up ! ' said [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , in a voice of command . '_[0-i] And take [yourself]_3010-you away from here , unless [you]_3010-you want [me]_0-i to do something desperate . ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} rose with a very rueful countenance : wondering much what something desperate might be . Picking up [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hat , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} looked towards the door . '_[3010-you] Are [you]_3010-you going ? ' demanded [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . '_[3010-you] Certainly , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , certainly , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , making a quicker motion towards the door . '_[3010-you] [I]_0-i did n't intend to - [I]_0-i 'm going , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ! [You]_{583-my dear} are so very violent , that really [I]_0-i - '_[0-i] At this instant , [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} stepped hastily forward to replace the carpet , which had been kicked up in the scuffle . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} immediately darted out of [the room]_{432-the room} , without bestowing another thought on [his]_{130-mr. bumble} unfinished sentence : leaving [the late Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} in full possession of the field . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was fairly taken by surprise , and fairly beaten . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} had a decided propensity for bullying : derived no inconsiderable pleasure from the exercise of petty cruelty ; and , consequently , was it is needless to say [a coward]_{3013-a coward} . This is by no means a disparagement to [his]_{130-mr. bumble} character ; for [many official personages , who are held in high respect and admiration]_{3014-many official personages , who are held in high respect and admiration} , are [the victims of similar infirmities]_{3015-the victims of similar infirmities} . The remark is made , indeed , rather in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} favour than otherwise , and with a view of impressing [the reader]_{317-the reader} with a just sense of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} qualifications for office . But , the measure of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} degradation was not yet full . After making a tour of [the house]_{4595-the house} , and thinking , for the first time , that the poor - laws really were too hard on [people]_480-people ; and that [men who ran away from [[their]_{3019-men who ran away from their wives , leaving them chargeable to the parish} wives]_{828-their wives} , leaving [them]_{828-their wives} chargeable to [the parish]_{337-the parish}]_{3019-men who ran away from their wives , leaving them chargeable to the parish} , ought , in justice to be visited with no punishment at all , but rather rewarded as [meritorious individuals who had suffered much]_{3022-meritorious individuals who had suffered much} ; [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} came to [a room where [some of [the female paupers]_{3025-the female paupers}]_{3024-some of the female paupers}]_{3023-a room where some of the female paupers} were usually employed in washing [the parish]_{337-the parish} linen : when the sound of voices in conversation , now proceeded . ' [Hem]_156-hem ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , summoning up all [his]_{130-mr. bumble} native dignity . ' [These women]_{6153-these women} at least shall continue to respect the prerogative . Hallo ! hallo there ! What do [you]_{130-mr. bumble} mean by this noise , [[you]_{130-mr. bumble} hussies]_{7561-you hussies} ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} With these words , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} opened the door , and walked in with a very fierce and angry manner : which was at once exchanged for a most humiliated and cowering air , as [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes unexpectedly rested on the form of [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} lady wife]_{3027-his lady wife} . ' [[My]_{130-mr. bumble} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , ' [I]_{130-mr. bumble} did n't know [you]_{583-my dear} were [here]_351-here . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Did n't know [I]_{132-mrs. bumble} was [here]_351-here ! '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} repeated [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . ' What do [you]_{583-my dear} do [here]_351-here ? '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} ' [I]_{130-mr. bumble} thought [they]_{3028-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master 's humility} were talking rather too much to be doing [their]_{3028-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master 's humility} work properly , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} : glancing distractedly at [a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at [the workhouse - master]_{3029-the workhouse - master} 's humility]_{3028-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master 's humility} . ' [You]_{132-mrs. bumble} thought [they]_{3028-a couple of old women at the wash - tub , who were comparing notes of admiration at the workhouse - master 's humility} were talking too much ? '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} said [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . ' What business is it of [yours]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} ' Why , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} dear]_{583-my dear} - '_{[130-mr. bumble]} urged [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} submissively . ' What business is it of [yours]_{583-my dear} ? '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} demanded [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , again . ' It 's very true , [you]_{583-my dear} 're_{[132-mrs. bumble]} matron here , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' submitted [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} but [I]_0-i thought [you]_{583-my dear} might n't be in the way just then . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll tell [you]_{130-mr. bumble} what , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , ' returned [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} lady]_{7568-his lady} . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [We]_3031-we do n't want any of [your]_{130-mr. bumble} interference . [You]_{583-my dear} 're a great deal too fond of poking [your]_{583-my dear} nose into things that do n't concern [you]_{583-my dear} , making [everybody in [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{7569-everybody in the house} laugh , the moment [your]_{583-my dear} back is turned , and making [yourself]_{583-my dear} look like [a fool]_{454-a fool} every hour in the day . Be off ; come ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , seeing with excruciating feelings , the delight of [the two old paupers , who were tittering together most rapturously]_{3032-the two old paupers , who were tittering together most rapturously} , hesitated for an instant . [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , whose patience brooked no delay , caught up a bowl of soap - suds , and motioning [him]_{130-mr. bumble} towards the door , ordered [him]_{130-mr. bumble} instantly to depart , on pain of receiving the contents upon [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} portly person]_{3033-his portly person} . What could [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} do ? [He]_{130-mr. bumble} looked dejectedly round , and slunk away ; and , as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} reached the door , the titterings of [the paupers]_{4635-the paupers} broke into a shrill chuckle of irrepressible delight . [It]_3035-it wanted but this . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} was degraded in [their]_{4635-the paupers} eyes ; [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had lost caste and station before [the very paupers]_{3036-the very paupers} ; [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had fallen from all the height and pomp of beadleship , to the lowest depth of [the most snubbed hen - peckery]_{3037-the most snubbed hen - peckery} . ' All in two months ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , filled with dismal thoughts . ' Two months ! No more than two months ago , [I]_{130-mr. bumble} was not only [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} own master]_{7572-my own master} , but [everybody else]_{7573-everybody else} 's , so far as [the porochial workhouse]_{7574-the porochial workhouse} was concerned , and now ! - '_{[130-mr. bumble]} It was too much . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} boxed the ears of [the boy who opened the gate for [him]_{130-mr. bumble} for [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had reached the portal in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} reverie]_{3038-the boy who opened the gate for him for he had reached the portal in his reverie} ; and walked , distractedly , into [the street]_{353-the street} . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} walked up [one street]_{3040-one street} , and down another , until exercise had abated the first passion of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} grief ; and then the revulsion of feeling made [him]_{130-mr. bumble} thirsty . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} passed [a great many public - houses]_{3041-a great many public - houses} ; but , at length paused before one in a by - way , whose parlour , as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} gathered from a hasty peep over the blinds , was deserted , save by [one solitary customer]_{3042-one solitary customer} . It began to rain , heavily , at the moment . This determined [him]_{130-mr. bumble} . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} stepped in ; and ordering something to drink , as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} passed the bar , entered [the apartment into which [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had looked from [the street]_{353-the street}]_{3043-the apartment into which he had looked from the street} . [The man who was seated there]_{3045-the man who was seated there} , was tall and dark , and wore a large cloak . [He]_{3045-the man who was seated there} had the air of [a stranger]_{3046-a stranger} ; and seemed , by a certain haggardness in [his]_{3045-the man who was seated there} look , as well as by the dusty soils on [his]_{3045-the man who was seated there} dress , to have travelled some distance . [He]_{3045-the man who was seated there} eyed [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} askance , as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} entered , but scarcely deigned to nod [his]_{3045-the man who was seated there} head in acknowledgment of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} salutation . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had quite dignity enough for two ; supposing even that [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} had been more familiar : so [he]_{130-mr. bumble} drank [his]_{130-mr. bumble} gin - and - water in silence , and read the paper with great show of pomp and circumstance . It so happened , however : as it will happen very often , when [men]_416-men fall into company under such circumstances : that [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} felt , every now and then , a powerful inducement , which [he]_{130-mr. bumble} could not resist , to steal a look at [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} : and that whenever [he]_{130-mr. bumble} did so , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} withdrew [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes , in some confusion , to find that [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} was at that moment stealing a look at [him]_{130-mr. bumble} . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's awkwardness was enhanced by the very remarkable expression of [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} 's eye , which was keen and bright , but shadowed by a scowl of distrust and suspicion , unlike anything [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had ever observed before , and repulsive to behold . When [they]_3052-they had encountered [each other]_{507-each other} 's glance several times in this way , [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , in a harsh , deep voice , broke silence . ' Were [you]_{130-mr. bumble} looking for [me]_{1957-the stranger} , '_{[1957-the stranger]} [he]_{1957-the stranger} said , ' when [you]_{130-mr. bumble} peered in at the window ? '_{[1957-the stranger]} ' Not that [I]_3055-mr. am aware of , unless [you]_{130-mr. bumble} 're_[3055-mr.] [Mr.]_3055-mr. - ' Here [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} stopped short ; for [he]_{130-mr. bumble} was curious to know [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} 's name , and thought in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} impatience , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} might supply the blank . '_{[1957-the stranger]} [I]_0-i see [you]_{130-mr. bumble} were not , ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} ; an expression of quiet sarcasm playing about [his]_{1957-the stranger} mouth ; '_{[130-mr. bumble]} or [you]_{130-mr. bumble} have known [my]_0-i name . [You]_{130-mr. bumble} do n't know it . [I]_0-i would recommend [you]_{130-mr. bumble} not to ask for it . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i meant no harm , [young man]_{2626-young man} , ' observed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , majestically . '_{[2626-young man]} And have done none , ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} . Another silence succeeded this short dialogue : which was again broken by [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen [you]_{130-mr. bumble} before , [I]_0-i think ? ' said [he]_0-i . '_[0-i] [You]_{130-mr. bumble} were differently dressed at that time , and [I]_0-i only passed [you]_{130-mr. bumble} in [the street]_{353-the street} , but [I]_0-i should know [you]_{130-mr. bumble} again . [You]_{130-mr. bumble} were beadle here , once ; were [you]_{130-mr. bumble} not ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i was , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , in some surprise ; '_[0-i] [porochial beadle]_{3058-porochial beadle} . ' '_{[3058-porochial beadle]} Just so , ' rejoined [the other]_{4696-the other} , nodding [his]_0-i head . '_{[3058-porochial beadle]} It was in that character [I]_0-i saw [you]_{130-mr. bumble} . What are [you]_{130-mr. bumble} now ? ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Master of [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse}]_{2995-master of the workhouse} , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , slowly and impressively , to check any undue familiarity [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} might otherwise assume . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [Master of [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse}]_{2995-master of the workhouse} , [young man]_{2626-young man} ! ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [You]_{130-mr. bumble} have the same eye to [your]_{130-mr. bumble} own interest , that [you]_{130-mr. bumble} always had , [I]_0-i doubt not ? ' resumed [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , looking keenly into [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's eyes , as [he]_{1957-the stranger} raised them in astonishment at the question . '_[0-i] Do n't scruple to answer freely , [man]_1163-man . [I]_0-i know [you]_{130-mr. bumble} pretty well , [you]_{130-mr. bumble} see . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose , [a married man]_{3065-a married man} , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , shading [his]_{130-mr. bumble} eyes with [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hand , and surveying [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , from head to foot , in evident perplexity , '_{[3065-a married man]} is not more averse to turning an honest penny when [he]_{3065-a married man} can , than a single one . [Porochial officers]_{3066-porochial officers} are not so well paid that [they]_{3066-porochial officers} can afford to refuse any little extra fee , when it comes to [them]_{3066-porochial officers} in a civil and proper manner . ' [The stranger]_{1957-the stranger} smiled , and nodded [his]_{1957-the stranger} head again : as much to say , [he]_{1957-the stranger} had not mistaken [[his]_{1957-the stranger} man]_{7584-his man} ; then rang the bell . '_{[3067-landlord]} Fill this glass again , ' [he]_{1957-the stranger} said , handing [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's empty tumbler to [the landlord]_{6608-the landlord} . '_{[3067-landlord]} Let it be strong and hot . [You]_{130-mr. bumble} like it so , [I]_0-i suppose ? ' '_{[130-mr. bumble]} Not too strong , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with a delicate cough . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} [You]_{130-mr. bumble} understand what that means , [landlord]_{3067-landlord} ! ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , drily . [The host]_{7587-the host} smiled , disappeared , and shortly afterwards returned with a steaming jorum : of which , the first gulp brought the water into [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's eyes . '_{[3067-landlord]} Now listen to [me]_0-i , ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , after closing the door and window . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i came down to [this place]_{2280-this place} , to - day , to find [you]_{130-mr. bumble} out ; and , by one of those chances which [the devil]_{1806-the devil} throws in the way of [[his]_{1806-the devil} friends]_{4556-his friends} sometimes , [you]_{130-mr. bumble} walked into [the very room [I]_0-i was sitting in]_{3071-the very room i was sitting in} , while [you]_{130-mr. bumble} were uppermost in [my]_0-i mind . [I]_0-i want some information from [you]_{130-mr. bumble} . [I]_0-i do n't ask [you]_{130-mr. bumble} to give it for nothing , slight as it is . Put up that , to begin with . ' As [he]_0-i spoke , [he]_0-i pushed a couple of sovereigns across the table to [[his]_0-i companion]_{4727-his companion} , carefully , as though unwilling that the chinking of money should be heard without . When [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} had scrupulously examined the coins , to see that they were genuine , and had put them up , with much satisfaction , in [his]_0-i waistcoat - pocket , [he]_0-i went on : '_[0-i] Carry [your]_{130-mr. bumble} memory back - let [me]_0-i see - twelve years , last winter . ' '_[0-i] It 's a long time , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[0-i] Very good . [I]_0-i 've done it . ' '_[0-i] The scene , [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} . ' '_[0-i] Good ! ' '_[0-i] And the time , night . ' '_[0-i] Yes . ' '_[0-i] And [the place]_{4925-the place} , the crazy hole , wherever it was , in which [miserable drabs]_{3074-miserable drabs} brought forth the life and health so often denied to [themselves]_{3074-miserable drabs} - gave birth to [puling children]_{3075-puling children} for [the parish]_{337-the parish} to rear ; and hid [their]_{3074-miserable drabs} shame , rot 'em in the grave ! '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' [The lying - in room]_{7590-the lying - in room} , [I]_{130-mr. bumble} suppose ? '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , not quite following [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} 's excited description . ' Yes , '_{[1957-the stranger]} said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} . ' [A boy]_{4668-a boy} was born [there]_4617-there . '_{[1957-the stranger]} ' [A many boys]_{7593-a many boys} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} observed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , shaking [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head , despondingly . ' A murrain on [the young devils]_{7594-the young devils} ! '_{[1957-the stranger]} cried [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} ; ' [I]_{1957-the stranger} speak of [one]_622-one ; [a meek - looking , pale - faced boy]_{7596-a meek - looking , pale - faced boy} , who was apprenticed down here , to [a coffin - maker]_{649-a coffin - maker} - [I]_{1957-the stranger} wish [he]_{649-a coffin - maker} had made [his]_{649-a coffin - maker} coffin , and screwed [his]_{649-a coffin - maker} body in it - and who afterwards ran away to [London]_3-london , as it was supposed . '_{[1957-the stranger]} Why , [you]_{1957-the stranger} mean [Oliver]_123-oliver ! [Young Twist]_{268-young twist} ! ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; '_[123-oliver] [I]_0-i remember [him]_123-oliver , of course . There was n't [a obstinater young rascal]_{3080-a obstinater young rascal} - ' '_{[3080-a obstinater young rascal]} It 's not of [him]_123-oliver [I]_0-i want to hear ; [I]_0-i 've heard enough of [him]_123-oliver , ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , stopping [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} in the outset of a tirade on the subject of poor [Oliver]_123-oliver 's vices . '_[0-i] It 's of [a woman]_{6715-a woman} ; [the hag that nursed [[his]_123-oliver mother]_{427-his mother}]_{3082-the hag that nursed his mother} . Where is [she]_{6715-a woman} ? ' '_{[6715-a woman]} Where is [she]_{6715-a woman} ? ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , whom the gin - and - water had rendered facetious . '_{[6715-a woman]} It would be hard to tell . There 's [no midwifery]_{3084-no midwifery} [there]_4617-there , whichever place [she]_{6715-a woman} 's gone to ; so [I]_0-i suppose [she]_{6715-a woman} 's out of employment , anyway . ' '_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ? ' demanded [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , sternly . '_[0-i] That [she]_{6715-a woman} died last winter , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . [The man]_{4928-the man} looked fixedly at [him]_{130-mr. bumble} when [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had given this information , and although [he]_{4928-the man} did not withdraw [his]_{4928-the man} eyes for some time afterwards , [his]_{4928-the man} gaze gradually became vacant and abstracted , and [he]_{4928-the man} seemed lost in thought . For some time , [he]_{4928-the man} appeared doubtful whether [he]_{4928-the man} ought to be relieved or disappointed by the intelligence ; but at length [he]_{4928-the man} breathed more freely ; and withdrawing [his]_{4928-the man} eyes , observed that it was no great matter . With that [he]_{4928-the man} rose , as if to depart . But [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was cunning enough ; and [he]_{130-mr. bumble} at once saw that an opportunity was opened , for the lucrative disposal of some secret in the possession of [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} better half]_{7601-his better half} . [He]_{4928-the man} well remembered the night of [old Sally]_{224-old sally} 's death , which the occurrences of that day had given [him]_{4928-the man} good reason to recollect , as the occasion on which [he]_{4928-the man} had proposed to [Mrs. Corney]_{221-mrs. corney} ; and although [that lady]_{1251-that lady} had never confided to [him]_{4928-the man} the disclosure of which [she]_{1251-that lady} had been [the solitary witness]_{7603-the solitary witness} , [he]_{4928-the man} had heard enough to know that it related to something that had occurred in [the old woman]_{4576-the old woman} 's attendance , as [workhouse nurse]_{7605-workhouse nurse} , upon [the young mother of [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver]_{7606-the young mother of oliver twist} . Hastily calling this circumstance to mind , [he]_{4928-the man} informed [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , with an air of mystery , that [one woman]_{5805-one woman} had been closeted with [the old harridan]_{7609-the old harridan} shortly before [she]_{4576-the old woman} died ; and that [she]_3086-her could , as [he]_{4928-the man} had reason to believe , throw some light on the subject of [his]_{4928-the man} inquiry . '_{[6715-a woman]} How can [I]_0-i find [her]_3086-her ? ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , thrown off [his]_{1957-the stranger} guard ; and plainly showing that all [his]_{1957-the stranger} fears whatever they were were aroused afresh by the intelligence . '_[0-i] Only through [me]_0-i , ' rejoined [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[0-i] When ? ' cried [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , hastily . '_[0-i] To - morrow , ' rejoined [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[0-i] At nine in the evening , ' said [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , producing a scrap of paper , and writing down upon it , an obscure address by the water - side , in characters that betrayed [his]_{1957-the stranger} agitation ; '_[0-i] at nine in the evening , bring [her]_3086-her to [me]_0-i there . [I]_0-i need n't tell [you]_3087-you to be secret . It 's [your]_3087-you interest . ' With these words , [he]_{1957-the stranger} led the way to the door , after stopping to pay for the liquor that had been drunk . Shortly remarking that [their]_7613-their roads were different , [he]_{1957-the stranger} departed , without more ceremony than an emphatic repetition of the hour of appointment for the following night . On glancing at the address , [the parochial functionary]_{7614-the parochial functionary} observed that it contained no name . [The stranger]_{1957-the stranger} had not gone far , so [he]_{1957-the stranger} made after [him]_{7614-the parochial functionary} to ask it . '_[3087-you] What do [you]_3087-you want ? ' cried [the man]_{4928-the man} , turning quickly round , as [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} touched [him]_{4928-the man} on the arm . '_[3087-you] Following [me]_0-i ? ' '_[3087-you] Only to ask a question , ' said [the other]_{4696-the other} , pointing to the scrap of paper . '_[3087-you] What name am [I]_0-i to ask for ? ' '_[135-monks] [Monks]_135-monks ! ' rejoined [the man]_{4928-the man} ; and strode hastily , away . CHAPTER XXXVIII CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF WHAT PASSED BETWEEN MR . AND [MRS . BUMBLE]_{132-mrs. bumble} , AND [MR . MONKS]_133-monks , AT [THEIR]_7613-their NOCTURNAL INTERVIEW It was a dull , close , overcast summer evening . The clouds , which had been threatening all day , spread out in a dense and sluggish mass of vapour , already yielded large drops of rain , and seemed to presage a violent thunder - storm , when [Mr.]_7619-mr. and [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , turning out of [the main street of [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{7620-the main street of the town} , directed [their]_7613-their course towards [a scattered little colony of [ruinous houses]_{7623-ruinous houses}]_{7622-a scattered little colony of ruinous houses} , distant from [it]_{7622-a scattered little colony of ruinous houses} some mile and a - half , or thereabouts , and erected on [a low unwholesome swamp]_{7624-a low unwholesome swamp} , bordering upon [the river]_{1968-the river} . [They]_7613-their were both wrapped in old and shabby outer garments , which might , perhaps , serve the double purpose of protecting [[their]_7613-their persons]_{7626-their persons} from the rain , and sheltering [them]_7613-their from observation . [The husband]_{4881-the husband} carried a lantern , from which , however , no light yet shone ; and trudged on , a few paces in front , as though - the way being dirty - to give [[his]_{4881-the husband} wife]_{4864-his wife} the benefit of treading in [his]_{4881-the husband} heavy footprints . [They]_7613-their went on , in profound silence ; every now and then , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} relaxed [his]_{130-mr. bumble} pace , and turned [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head as if to make sure that [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} helpmate]_{7629-his helpmate} was following ; then , discovering that [she]_{7629-his helpmate} was close at [his]_{130-mr. bumble} heels , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} mended [his]_{130-mr. bumble} rate of walking , and proceeded , at a considerable increase of speed , towards [their]_7613-their place of destination . This was far from being [a place of doubtful character]_{7630-a place of doubtful character} ; for [it]_7631-it had long been known as the residence of [none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by [their]_{7632-none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by their labour} labour]_{7632-none but low ruffians , who , under various pretences of living by their labour} , subsisted chiefly on plunder and crime . [It]_7631-it was a collection of [mere hovels]_{7633-mere hovels} : some , hastily built with loose bricks : others , of old worm - eaten ship - timber : jumbled together without any attempt at order or arrangement , and planted , for the most part , within a few feet of [the river]_{1968-the river} 's bank . [A few leaky boats drawn up on]_{7635-a few leaky boats drawn up on} [the mud]_{7636-the mud} , and made fast to the dwarf wall which skirted [it]_7631-it : and here and there an oar or coil of rope : appeared , at first , to indicate that [the inhabitants of [these miserable cottages]_{7638-these miserable cottages}]_{7637-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages} pursued some avocation on [the river]_{1968-the river} ; but a glance at the shattered and useless condition of the articles thus displayed , would have led [a passer - by]_{7640-a passer - by} , without much difficulty , to the conjecture that [they]_{7637-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages} were disposed there , rather for the preservation of appearances , than with any view to [their]_{7637-the inhabitants of these miserable cottages} being actually employed . In the heart of [this cluster of huts]_{7641-this cluster of huts} ; and skirting [the river]_{1968-the river} , which [its]_7631-it upper stories overhung ; stood [a large building]_{7643-a large building} , formerly used as [a manufactory of some kind]_{7644-a manufactory of some kind} . [It]_{7643-a large building} had , in [its]_{7643-a large building} day , probably furnished employment to [the inhabitants of [the surrounding tenements]_{7646-the surrounding tenements}]_{7645-the inhabitants of the surrounding tenements} . But [it]_{7643-a large building} had long since gone to ruin . The rat , the worm , and the action of the damp , had weakened and rotted the piles on which [it]_{7643-a large building} stood ; and a considerable portion of [the building]_{644-the building} had already sunk down into the water ; while [the remainder , tottering and bending over]_{7648-the remainder , tottering and bending over} [the dark stream]_{7649-the dark stream} , seemed to wait a favourable opportunity of following its old companion , and involving itself in the same fate . It was before [this ruinous building]_{7650-this ruinous building} that [the worthy couple]_{7651-the worthy couple} paused , as the first peal of distant thunder reverberated in the air , and the rain commenced pouring violently down . '_[135-monks] [The place]_{4925-the place} should be somewhere here , ' said [Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , consulting a scrap of paper [he]_3089-you held in [his]_3089-you hand . '_[135-monks] Halloa there ! ' cried a voice from above . Following the sound , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} raised [his]_{130-mr. bumble} head and descried [a man]_{469-a man} looking out of a door , breast - high , on the second story . '_[135-monks] Stand still , a minute , ' cried [the voice]_{4824-the voice} ; '_[135-monks] [I]_0-i 'll be with [you]_3089-you directly . ' With which the head disappeared , and the door closed . '_[0-i] Is that [the man]_{4928-the man} ? ' asked [[Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's [good lady]_{7655-good lady}]_{7654-mr. bumble 's good lady} . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} nodded in the affirmative . '_{[4928-the man]} Then , mind what [I]_0-i told [you]_3089-you , ' said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} : '_[0-i] and be careful to say as little as [you]_3089-you can , or [you]_3089-you 'll betray [us]_3091-them at once . ' [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , who had eyed [the building]_{644-the building} with very rueful looks , was apparently about to express some doubts relative to the advisability of proceeding any further with the enterprise just then , when [he]_{130-mr. bumble} was prevented by the appearance of [Monks]_7658-monks : who opened a small door , near which [they]_3091-them stood , and beckoned [them]_3091-them inwards . '_{[4928-the man]} Come in ! ' [he]_{130-mr. bumble} cried impatiently , stamping [his]_{130-mr. bumble} foot upon the ground . '_{[4928-the man]} Do n't keep [me]_0-i here ! ' [The woman , who had hesitated at first]_{7659-the woman , who had hesitated at first} , walked boldly in , without any other invitation . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} [, who was ashamed or afraid to lag behind]_{7660-, who was ashamed or afraid to lag behind} , followed : obviously very ill at ease and with scarcely any of that remarkable dignity which was usually [his]_{130-mr. bumble} chief characteristic . '_{[4928-the man]} What the devil made [you]_3089-you stand lingering there , in the wet ? ' said [Monks]_133-monks , turning round , and addressing [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , after [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had bolted the door behind [them]_3091-them . '_[3091-them] [We]_3091-them - [we]_3091-them were only cooling [ourselves]_3091-them , ' stammered [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , looking apprehensively about [him]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[3091-them] Cooling [yourselves]_3089-you ! ' retorted [Monks]_133-monks . '_[3089-you] Not all the rain that ever fell , or ever will fall , will put as much of hell 's fire out , as [a man]_{469-a man} can carry about with [him]_{469-a man} . [You]_3089-you wo n't cool [yourself]_3089-you so easily ; do n't think it ! ' With this agreeable speech , [Monks]_133-monks turned short upon [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , and bent [his]_133-monks gaze upon [her]_{2062-the matron} , till even [she]_{2062-the matron} , who was not easily cowed , was fain to withdraw [her]_{2062-the matron} eyes , and turn them towards the ground . '_[3089-you] This is [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , is it ? ' demanded [Monks]_133-monks . '_{[2127-the woman]} [Hem]_156-hem ! That is [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , mindful of [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} wife]_{4864-his wife} 's caution . '_{[2127-the woman]} [You]_3095-you think [women]_5143-women never can keep secrets , [I]_0-i suppose ? ' said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , interposing , and returning , as [she]_{2062-the matron} spoke , the searching look of [Monks]_133-monks . '_[5143-women] [I]_0-i know [they]_5143-women will always keep one till it 's found out , ' said [Monks]_133-monks . '_[5143-women] And what may that be ? ' asked [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . '_[5143-women] The loss of [their]_5143-women own good name , ' replied [Monks]_133-monks . '_[5143-women] So , by the same rule , if [a woman]_{6715-a woman} 's a party to a secret that might hang or transport [her]_{6715-a woman} , [I]_0-i 'm not afraid of [her]_{6715-a woman} telling it to [anybody]_435-anybody ; not [I]_{2062-the matron} ! Do [you]_{2062-the matron} understand , [mistress]_{2108-mistress} ? '_{[2062-the matron]} ' No , '_{[2062-the matron]} rejoined [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , slightly colouring as [she]_{2062-the matron} spoke . ' Of course [you]_{2062-the matron} do n't ! '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks . ' How should [you]_{2062-the matron} ? '_[133-monks] Bestowing something half - way between a smile and a frown upon [[his]_0-i two companions]_{5236-his two companions} , and again beckoning [them]_{5236-his two companions} to follow [him]_0-i , [the man]_{4928-the man} hastened across [the apartment]_{5537-the apartment} , which was of considerable extent , but low in the roof . [He]_{4928-the man} was preparing to ascend a steep staircase , or rather ladder , leading to [another floor of [warehouses above]_{3103-warehouses above}]_{3102-another floor of warehouses above} : when a bright flash of lightning streamed down [the aperture]_{3104-the aperture} , and a peal of thunder followed , which shook [the crazy building]_{3105-the crazy building} to [its]_{3105-the crazy building} centre . ' Hear it ! '_{[4928-the man]} [he]_{4928-the man} cried , shrinking back . ' Hear it ! Rolling and crashing on as if it echoed through [a thousand caverns where [the devils]_{7668-the devils} were hiding from it]_{7667-a thousand caverns where the devils were hiding from it} . [I]_{4928-the man} hate the sound ! '_{[4928-the man]} [He]_{4928-the man} remained silent for a few moments ; and then , removing [his]_{4928-the man} hands suddenly from [his]_{4928-the man} face , showed , to the unspeakable discomposure of [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , that it was much distorted and discoloured . ' These fits come over [me]_133-monks , now and then , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , observing [his]_{4928-the man} alarm ; ' and thunder sometimes brings [them]_7669-them on . Do n't mind [me]_133-monks now ; it 's all over for this once . '_[133-monks] Thus speaking , [he]_{4928-the man} led the way up the ladder ; and hastily closing the window - shutter of [the room into which [it]_3107-it led]_{3106-the room into which it led} , lowered a lantern which hung at the end of a rope and pulley passed through one of the heavy beams in the ceiling : and which cast a dim light upon an old table and three chairs that were placed beneath [it]_3107-it . ' Now , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , when [they]_3108-they had [all three]_{1560-all three} seated [themselves]_3108-they , ' the sooner [we]_3108-they come to [our]_3108-they business , the better for all . [The woman]_{2127-the woman} know what it is , does [she]_{2127-the woman} ? '_[133-monks] The question was addressed to [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; but [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} wife]_{4864-his wife} anticipated the reply , by intimating that [she]_{4864-his wife} was perfectly acquainted with it . ' [He]_{130-mr. bumble} is right in saying that [you]_{130-mr. bumble} were with [this hag]_{7671-this hag} the night [she]_{7671-this hag} died ; and that [she]_{7671-this hag} told [you]_{130-mr. bumble} something - '_{[4864-his wife]} ' About [the mother of [the boy [you]_{130-mr. bumble} named]_{7673-the boy you named}]_{7672-the mother of the boy you named} , '_{[2062-the matron]} replied [the matron]_{2062-the matron} interrupting [him]_{130-mr. bumble} . ' Yes . '_{[2062-the matron]} ' The first question is , of what nature was [her]_{7671-this hag} communication ? '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks . ' That 's the second , '_{[2127-the woman]} observed [the woman]_{2127-the woman} with much deliberation . ' The first is , what may the communication be worth ? '_{[2127-the woman]} ' Who [the devil]_{1806-the devil} can tell that , without knowing of what kind it is ? '_[133-monks] asked [Monks]_133-monks . ' [Nobody]_354-nobody better than [you]_133-monks , [I]_{132-mrs. bumble} am persuaded , '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} answered [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} : who did not want for spirit , as [her]_{132-mrs. bumble} yoke - fellow could abundantly testify . ' Humph ! '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks significantly , and with a look of eager inquiry ; ' there may be money 's worth to get , eh ? '_[133-monks] ' Perhaps there may , '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} was the composed reply . ' Something that was taken from [her]_{7671-this hag} , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks . ' Something that [she]_{7671-this hag} wore . Something that - '_[133-monks] ' [You]_133-monks had better bid , '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} interrupted [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . ' [I]_{132-mrs. bumble} have heard enough , already , to assure [me]_{132-mrs. bumble} that [you]_133-monks are [the man [I]_{132-mrs. bumble} ought to talk to]_{7676-the man i ought to talk to} . '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , who had not yet been admitted by [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} better half]_{7601-his better half} into any greater share of the secret than [he]_{130-mr. bumble} had originally possessed , listened to this dialogue with outstretched neck and distended eyes : which [he]_{130-mr. bumble} directed towards [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} wife]_{4864-his wife} and [Monks]_133-monks , by turns , in undisguised astonishment ; increased , if possible , when [the latter]_{853-the latter} sternly demanded , what sum was required for the disclosure . ' What 's it worth to [you]_133-monks ? '_{[2127-the woman]} asked [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , as collectedly as before . ' It may be nothing ; it may be twenty pounds , '_[133-monks] replied [Monks]_133-monks . ' Speak out , and let [me]_133-monks know which . '_[133-monks] ' Add five pounds to the sum [you]_133-monks have named ; give [me]_{2127-the woman} five - and - twenty pounds in gold , '_{[2127-the woman]} said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} ; ' and [I]_{2127-the woman} 'll tell [you]_133-monks all [I]_{2127-the woman} know . Not before . '_{[2127-the woman]} ' Five - and - twenty pounds ! '_[133-monks] exclaimed [Monks]_133-monks , drawing back . ' [I]_{132-mrs. bumble} spoke as plainly as [I]_{132-mrs. bumble} could , '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} replied [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . ' It 's not a large sum , either . '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} ' Not a large sum for a paltry secret , that may be nothing when it 's told ! '_[133-monks] cried [Monks]_133-monks impatiently ; ' and which has been lying dead for twelve years past or more ! '_[133-monks] ' Such matters keep well , and , like good wine , often double their value in course of time , '_{[2062-the matron]} answered [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , still preserving the resolute indifference [she]_{2062-the matron} had assumed . ' As to lying dead , there are [those who will lie dead for twelve thousand years to come , or twelve million]_{7677-those who will lie dead for twelve thousand years to come , or twelve million} , for anything [you]_133-monks or [I]_{2062-the matron} know , who will tell strange tales at last ! '_{[2062-the matron]} ' What if [I]_133-monks pay it for nothing ? '_[133-monks] asked [Monks]_133-monks , hesitating . ' [You]_133-monks can easily take it away again , '_{[2062-the matron]} replied [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' [I]_{2062-the matron} am but [a woman]_{6715-a woman} ; alone [here]_351-here ; and unprotected . '_{[2062-the matron]} ' Not alone , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} dear]_{583-my dear} , nor unprotected , neither , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} submitted [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , in a voice tremulous with fear : ' [I]_{130-mr. bumble} am here , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} dear]_{583-my dear} . And besides , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , [his]_{130-mr. bumble} teeth chattering as [he]_{130-mr. bumble} spoke , ' [Mr. Monks]_133-monks is too much of [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} to attempt any violence on [porochial persons]_{7683-porochial persons} . [Mr. Monks]_133-monks is aware that [I]_{130-mr. bumble} am not [a young man]_{7684-a young man} , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} dear]_{583-my dear} , and also that [I]_{130-mr. bumble} am a little run to seed , as [I]_{130-mr. bumble} may say ; bu [he]_133-monks has heerd : [I]_{130-mr. bumble} say [I]_{130-mr. bumble} have no doubt [Mr. Monks]_133-monks has heerd , [[my]_{130-mr. bumble} dear]_{583-my dear} : that [I]_{130-mr. bumble} am [a very determined officer]_{7687-a very determined officer} , with very uncommon strength , if [I]_{130-mr. bumble} 'm_{[130-mr. bumble]} once roused . [I]_0-i only want a little rousing ; that 's all . ' As [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} spoke , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} made a melancholy feint of grasping [his]_{130-mr. bumble} lantern with fierce determination ; and plainly showed , by the alarmed expression of every feature , that [he]_{130-mr. bumble} did want a little rousing , and not a little , prior to making any very warlike demonstration : unless , indeed , against [paupers]_534-paupers , or other person or [persons trained down for the purpose]_{7689-persons trained down for the purpose} . '_[0-i] [You]_3120-you are [a fool]_{454-a fool} , ' said [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , in reply ; '_{[454-a fool]} and had better hold [your]_3120-you tongue . ' '_[3120-you] [He]_3122-he had better have cut it out , before [he]_3122-he came , if [he]_3122-he ca n't speak in a lower tone , ' said [Monks]_133-monks , grimly . '_[3122-he] So ! [He]_3122-he 's [[your]_3120-you husband]_{3123-your husband} , eh ? ' '_[3122-he] [He]_3122-he [[my]_0-i husband]_{3124-my husband} ! ' tittered [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , parrying the question . '_[3122-he] [I]_0-i thought as much , when [you]_3120-you came in , ' rejoined [Monks]_133-monks , marking the angry glance which [the lady]_{679-the lady} darted at [[her]_{679-the lady} spouse]_{7692-her spouse} as [she]_{679-the lady} spoke . '_[3120-you] So much the better ; [I]_0-i have less hesitation in dealing with [two people]_{3125-two people} , when [I]_0-i find that there 's only one will between [them]_{3125-two people} . [I]_0-i 'm in earnest . See here ! '_[0-i] [He]_0-i thrust [his]_0-i hand into a side - pocket ; and producing a canvas bag , told out twenty - five sovereigns on the table , and pushed them over to [the woman]_{2127-the woman} . ' Now , '_[0-i] [he]_0-i said , ' gather them up ; and when this cursed peal of thunder , which [I]_0-i feel is coming up to break over the house - top , is gone , let 's hear [your]_{2127-the woman} story . '_[0-i] The thunder , which seemed in fact much nearer , and to shiver and break almost over [their]_{3125-two people} heads , having subsided , [Monks]_133-monks , raising [his]_133-monks face from the table , bent forward to listen to what [the woman]_{2127-the woman} should say . The faces of [the three]_{3128-the three} nearly touched , as [the two men]_{2011-the two men} leant over the small table in [their]_{2011-the two men} eagerness to hear , and [the woman]_{2127-the woman} also leant forward to render [her]_{2127-the woman} whisper audible . The sickly rays of the suspended lantern falling directly upon [them]_{3125-two people} , aggravated the paleness and anxiety of [their]_{3125-two people} countenances : which , encircled by the deepest gloom and darkness , looked ghastly in the extreme . ' When [this woman]_{7693-this woman} , that [we]_{3125-two people} called [old Sally]_{224-old sally} , died , '_{[2062-the matron]} [the matron]_{2062-the matron} began , ' [she]_{7693-this woman} and [I]_{2062-the matron} were alone . '_{[2062-the matron]} ' Was there [no one]_{5412-no one} by ? '_[133-monks] asked [Monks]_133-monks , in the same hollow whisper ; ' [No sick wretch or idiot]_{7695-no sick wretch or idiot} in some other bed ? [No one who could hear , and might , by possibility]_{7696-no one who could hear , and might , by possibility} , understand ? '_[133-monks] ' Not [a soul]_{6534-a soul} , '_{[2127-the woman]} replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} ; ' [we]_{3125-two people} were alone . [I]_{2127-the woman} stood alone beside the body when death came over it . '_{[2127-the woman]} ' Good , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , regarding [her]_{2127-the woman} attentively . ' Go on . '_[133-monks] ' [She]_{2127-the woman} spoke of [a young creature]_{7698-a young creature} , '_{[2062-the matron]} resumed [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , ' who had brought [a child]_{371-a child} into [the world]_{4589-the world} some years before ; not merely in [the same room]_{7701-the same room} , but in the same bed , in which [she]_{2127-the woman} then lay dying . '_{[2062-the matron]} ' Ay ? '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , with quivering lip , and glancing over [his]_133-monks shoulder , ' Blood ! How things come about ! '_[133-monks] ' [The child]_{321-the child} was the one [you]_133-monks named to [him]_{7698-a young creature} last night , '_{[2062-the matron]} said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , nodding carelessly towards [[her]_{2062-the matron} husband]_{4867-her husband} ; ' [the mother this nurse]_{7703-the mother this nurse} had robbed . '_{[2062-the matron]} ' In life ? '_[133-monks] asked [Monks]_133-monks . ' In death , '_{[2127-the woman]} replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , with something like a shudder . ' [She]_{2127-the woman} stole from the corpse , when it had hardly turned to one , that which [the dead mother]_{7704-the dead mother} had prayed [her]_{2127-the woman} , with [her]_{2127-the woman} last breath , to keep for [the infant]_{4580-the infant} 's sake . '_{[2127-the woman]} ' [She]_{2127-the woman} sold it , '_[133-monks] cried [Monks]_133-monks , with desperate eagerness ; ' did [she]_{2127-the woman} sell it ? Where ? When ? To whom ? How long before ? '_[133-monks] ' As [she]_{2127-the woman} told [me]_{2062-the matron} , with great difficulty , that [she]_{2127-the woman} had done this , '_{[2062-the matron]} said [the matron]_{2062-the matron} , ' [she]_{2127-the woman} fell back and died . '_{[2062-the matron]} ' Without saying more ? '_[133-monks] cried [Monks]_133-monks , in a voice which , from its very suppression , seemed only the more furious . ' It 's a lie ! [I]_133-monks 'll not be played with . [She]_{2127-the woman} said more . [I]_133-monks 'll tear the life out of [you]_7706-you both , but [I]_133-monks 'll know what it was . '_[133-monks] ' [She]_{2127-the woman} did n't utter another word , '_{[2127-the woman]} said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , to all appearance unmoved as [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} was very far from being by [the strange man]_{6701-the strange man} 's violence ; ' but [she]_{2127-the woman} clutched [my]_{130-mr. bumble} gown , violently , with one hand , which was partly closed ; and when [I]_{130-mr. bumble} saw that [she]_{2127-the woman} was dead , and so removed the hand by force , [I]_{130-mr. bumble} found it clasped a scrap of dirty paper . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' Which contained - '_[133-monks] interposed [Monks]_133-monks , stretching forward . ' Nothing , '_{[2127-the woman]} replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} ; ' it was [a pawnbroker]_{7707-a pawnbroker} 's duplicate . '_{[2127-the woman]} ' For what ? '_[133-monks] demanded [Monks]_133-monks . ' In good time [I]_{2127-the woman} 'll tell [you]_133-monks . '_{[2127-the woman]} said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} . ' [I]_{2127-the woman} judge that [she]_{2127-the woman} had kept the trinket , for some time , in the hope of turning it to better account ; and then had pawned it ; and had saved or scraped together money to pay [the pawnbroker]_{7708-the pawnbroker} 's interest year by year , and prevent its running out ; so that if anything came of it , it could still be redeemed . Nothing had come of it ; and , as [I]_{2127-the woman} tell [you]_133-monks , [she]_{2127-the woman} died with the scrap of paper , all worn and tattered , in [her]_{2127-the woman} hand . The time was out in two days ; [I]_{2127-the woman} thought something might one day come of it too ; and so redeemed the pledge . '_{[2127-the woman]} ' Where is it now ? '_[133-monks] asked [Monks]_133-monks quickly . ' There , '_{[2127-the woman]} replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} . And , as if glad to be relieved of it , [she]_{2127-the woman} hastily threw upon the table a small kid bag scarcely large enough for a French watch , which [Monks]_133-monks pouncing upon , tore open with trembling hands . It contained a little gold locket : in which were two locks of hair , and a plain gold wedding - ring . ' It has the word " [Agnes]_269-agnes " engraved on the inside , '_{[2127-the woman]} said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} . ' There is a blank left for the surname ; and then follows the date ; which is within a year before [the child]_{321-the child} was born . [I]_{2127-the woman} found out that . '_{[2127-the woman]} ' And this is all ? '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , after a close and eager scrutiny of the contents of the little packet . ' All , '_{[2127-the woman]} replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} drew a long breath , as if [he]_{130-mr. bumble} were glad to find that the story was over , and no mention made of taking the five - and - twenty pounds back again ; and now [he]_{130-mr. bumble} took courage to wipe the perspiration which had been trickling over [his]_{130-mr. bumble} nose , unchecked , during the whole of the previous dialogue . ' [I]_{4864-his wife} know nothing of the story , beyond what [I]_{4864-his wife} can guess at , '_{[4864-his wife]} said [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} wife]_{4864-his wife} addressing [Monks]_133-monks , after a short silence ; ' and [I]_{4864-his wife} want to know nothing ; for it 's safer not . But [I]_{4864-his wife} may ask [you]_133-monks two questions , may [I]_{4864-his wife} ? '_{[4864-his wife]} ' [You]_{4864-his wife} may ask , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , with some show of surprise ; ' but whether [I]_133-monks answer or not is another question . '_[133-monks] ' - Which makes three , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} observed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , essaying a stroke of facetiousness . ' Is that what [you]_133-monks expected to get from [me]_{2062-the matron} ? '_{[2062-the matron]} demanded [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . ' It is , '_[133-monks] replied [Monks]_133-monks . ' The other question ? '_[133-monks] ' What do [you]_133-monks propose to do with it ? Can it be used against [me]_133-monks ? '_[133-monks] ' Never , '_[133-monks] rejoined [Monks]_133-monks ; ' nor against [me]_133-monks either . See here ! But do n't move a step forward , or [your]_133-monks life is not worth a bulrush . '_[133-monks] With these words , [he]_133-monks suddenly wheeled the table aside , and pulling an iron ring in the boarding , threw back a large trap - door which opened close at [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} 's feet , and caused [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} to retire several paces backward , with great precipitation . ' Look down , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , lowering the lantern into [the gulf]_{3148-the gulf} . ' Do n't fear [me]_133-monks . [I]_133-monks could have let [you]_{130-mr. bumble} down , quietly enough , when [you]_{130-mr. bumble} were seated over it , if that had been [my]_133-monks game . '_[133-monks] Thus encouraged , [the matron]_{2062-the matron} drew near to the brink ; and even [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} , impelled by curiousity , ventured to do the same . The turbid water , swollen by the heavy rain , was rushing rapidly on below ; and all other sounds were lost in the noise of its plashing and eddying against the green and slimy piles . There had once been a water - mill beneath ; the tide foaming and chafing round the few rotten stakes , and fragments of machinery that yet remained , seemed to dart onward , with a new impulse , when freed from the obstacles which had unavailingly attempted to stem its headlong course . ' If [you]_{130-mr. bumble} flung [a man]_{469-a man} 's body down there , where would it be to - morrow morning ? '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , swinging the lantern to and fro in the dark well . ' Twelve miles down [the river]_{1968-the river} , and cut to pieces besides , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} replied [Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , recoiling at the thought . [Monks]_133-monks drew the little packet from [his]_133-monks breast , where [he]_133-monks had hurriedly thrust it ; and tying it to a leaden weight , which had formed a part of some pulley , and was lying on the floor , dropped it into [the stream]_{3150-the stream} . It fell straight , and true as a die ; clove the water with a scarcely audible splash ; and was gone . The three looking into [each other]_{507-each other} 's faces , seemed to breathe more freely . ' There ! '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , closing the trap - door , which fell heavily back into its former position . ' If [the sea]_{7712-the sea} ever gives up its dead , as books say it will , it will keep [its]_{7712-the sea} gold and silver to itself , and that trash among it . [We]_7713-we have nothing more to say , and may break up [[our]_7713-we pleasant party]_{7714-our pleasant party} . '_[133-monks] ' By all means , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} observed [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with great alacrity . ' [You]_{130-mr. bumble} 'll keep a quiet tongue in [your]_{130-mr. bumble} head , will [you]_{130-mr. bumble} ? '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , with a threatening look . ' [I]_133-monks am not afraid of [[your]_{130-mr. bumble} wife]_{7715-your wife} . '_[133-monks] ' [You]_{130-mr. bumble} may depend upon [me]_{130-mr. bumble} , [young man]_{2626-young man} , '_{[130-mr. bumble]} answered [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , bowing [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} gradually towards the ladder , with excessive politeness . ' On [everybody]_{377-everybody} 's account , [young man]_{2626-young man} ; on [my]_{130-mr. bumble} own , [you]_{130-mr. bumble} know , [Mr. Monks]_133-monks . '_{[130-mr. bumble]} ' [I]_133-monks am glad , for [your]_{130-mr. bumble} sake , to hear it , '_[133-monks] remarked [Monks]_133-monks . ' Light [your]_{130-mr. bumble} lantern ! And get away from here as fast as [you]_{130-mr. bumble} can . '_[133-monks] It was fortunate that the conversation terminated at this point , or [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , who had bowed [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} [to within six inches of the ladder]_{3152-to within six inches of the ladder} , would infallibly have pitched headlong into [the room below]_{3153-the room below} . [He]_{130-mr. bumble} lighted [his]_{130-mr. bumble} lantern from that which [Monks]_133-monks had detached from the rope , and now carried in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hand ; and making no effort to prolong the discourse , descended in silence , followed by [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} wife]_{4864-his wife} . [Monks]_133-monks brought up the rear , after pausing on the steps to satisfy [himself]_{130-mr. bumble} that there were no other sounds to be heard than the beating of the rain without , and the rushing of the water . [They]_3155-they traversed [the lower room]_{3156-the lower room} , slowly , and with caution ; for [Monks]_133-monks started at every shadow ; and [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , holding [his]_{130-mr. bumble} lantern a foot above the ground , walked not only with remarkable care , but with a marvellously light step for [a gentleman of [his]_{130-mr. bumble} figure]_{3157-a gentleman of his figure} : looking nervously about [him]_{130-mr. bumble} for hidden trap - doors . The gate at which [they]_3155-they had entered , was softly unfastened and opened by [Monks]_133-monks ; merely exchanging a nod with [[their]_3155-they mysterious acquaintance]_{3158-their mysterious acquaintance} , [the married couple]_{3159-the married couple} emerged into the wet and darkness outside . [They]_3155-they were no sooner gone , than [Monks , who appeared to entertain an invincible repugnance to being left alone]_{3160-monks , who appeared to entertain an invincible repugnance to being left alone} , called to [a boy who had been hidden somewhere below]_{3161-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below} . Bidding [him]_{3161-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below} go first , and bear the light , [he]_{3161-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below} returned to [the chamber [he]_{3161-a boy who had been hidden somewhere below} had just quitted]_{3162-the chamber he had just quitted} . CHAPTER XXXIX INTRODUCES [SOME RESPECTABLE CHARACTERS WITH WHOM THE READER]_{189-the intelligent reader} IS ALREADY ACQUAINTED , AND SHOWS HOW [MONKS]_133-monks AND [THE JEW]_{1006-the jew} LAID [THEIR]_3164-their WORTHY HEADS TOGETHER On the evening following that upon which [the three worthies mentioned in the last chapter]_{3165-the three worthies mentioned in the last chapter} , disposed of [their]_3164-their little matter of business as therein narrated , [Mr. William Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , awakening from a nap , drowsily growled forth an inquiry what time of night it was . [The room in which [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} propounded this question]_{3166-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question} , was not one of those [he]_{129-mr. sikes} had tenanted , previous to the [Chertsey]_42-chertsey expedition , although [it]_{3166-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question} was in [[the same]_{3167-the same} quarter of [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{3168-the same quarter of the town} , and was situated at no great distance from [[his]_{129-mr. sikes} former lodgings]_{3170-his former lodgings} . [It]_{3166-the room in which mr. sikes propounded this question} was not , in appearance , so desirable a habitation as [[his]_{129-mr. sikes} old quarters]_{3171-his old quarters} : being [a mean and badly - furnished apartment]_{3172-a mean and badly - furnished apartment} , of very limited size ; lighted only by one small window in the shelving roof , and abutting on [a close and dirty lane]_{3173-a close and dirty lane} . Nor were there wanting other indications of [the good gentleman]_{3174-the good gentleman} 's having gone down in [the world of late]_{3175-the world of late} : for a great scarcity of furniture , and total absence of comfort , together with the disappearance of all such small moveables as spare clothes and linen , bespoke a state of extreme poverty ; while the meagre and attenuated condition of [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} [himself]_{129-mr. sikes} would have fully confirmed these symptoms , if [they]_3176-they had stood in any need of corroboration . [The housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} was lying on the bed , wrapped in [his]_{129-mr. sikes} white great - coat , by way of dressing - gown , and displaying a set of features in no degree improved by the cadaverous hue of illness , and the addition of a soiled nightcap , and a stiff , black beard of a week 's growth . The dog sat at the bedside : now eyeing [[his]_{129-mr. sikes} master]_{4709-his master} with a wistful look , and now pricking [his]_{129-mr. sikes} ears , and uttering a low growl as some noise in [the street]_{353-the street} , or in the lower part of [the house]_{4595-the house} , attracted [his]_{129-mr. sikes} attention . [Seated by the window]_{3181-seated by the window} , busily engaged in patching an old waistcoat which formed a portion of [the robber]_{1469-the robber} 's ordinary dress , was [a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there]_{3183-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there} would have been considerable difficulty in recognising [her]_{3183-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there} as [the same Nancy who has already figured in this tale]_{3184-the same nancy who has already figured in this tale} , but for the voice in which [she]_{3183-a female : so pale and reduced with watching and privation , that there} replied to [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} 's question . ' Not long gone seven , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' How do [you]_{129-mr. sikes} feel to - night , [Bill]_161-sikes ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' As weak as water , '_{[129-mr. sikes]} replied [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , with an imprecation on [his]_{129-mr. sikes} eyes and limbs . ' Here ; lend [us]_7719-us a hand , and let [me]_{129-mr. sikes} get off this thundering bed anyhow . '_{[129-mr. sikes]} [Illness]_270-illness had not improved [Mr. Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} 's temper ; for , as [the girl]_{5742-the girl} raised [him]_{129-mr. sikes} up and led [him]_{129-mr. sikes} to a chair , [he]_{129-mr. sikes} muttered various curses on [her]_{5742-the girl} awkwardness , and struck [her]_{5742-the girl} . ' Whining are [you]_{5742-the girl} ? '_{[129-mr. sikes]} said [Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} . ' Come ! Do n't stand snivelling there . If [you]_{5742-the girl} ca n't do anything better than that , cut off altogether . D'ye hear [me]_{129-mr. sikes} ? '_{[129-mr. sikes]} ' [I]_{5742-the girl} hear [you]_{129-mr. sikes} , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , turning [her]_{5742-the girl} face aside , and forcing a laugh . ' What fancy have [you]_{129-mr. sikes} got in [your]_{129-mr. sikes} head now ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Oh ! [you]_{5742-the girl} 've thought better of it , have [you]_{5742-the girl} ? '_{[129-mr. sikes]} growled [Sikes]_{129-mr. sikes} , marking the tear which trembled in [her]_{5742-the girl} eye . ' All the better for [you]_{5742-the girl} , [you]_{5742-the girl} have . '_{[129-mr. sikes]} ' Why , [you]_{129-mr. sikes} do n't mean to say , [you]_{129-mr. sikes} 'd be hard upon [me]_{5742-the girl} to - night , [Bill]_161-sikes , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , laying [her]_{5742-the girl} hand upon [his]_{129-mr. sikes} shoulder . ' No ! '_[161-sikes] cried [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Why not ? '_[161-sikes] ' Such a number of nights , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , with a touch of [woman]_2889-woman 's tenderness , which communicated something like sweetness of tone , even to [her]_{5742-the girl} voice : ' such a number of nights as [I]_{5742-the girl} 've been patient with [you]_{129-mr. sikes} , nursing and caring for [you]_{129-mr. sikes} , as if [you]_{129-mr. sikes} had been [a child]_{371-a child} : and this the first that [I]_{5742-the girl} 've seen [you]_{129-mr. sikes} like [yourself]_{129-mr. sikes} ; [you]_{129-mr. sikes} would n't have served [me]_{5742-the girl} as [you]_{129-mr. sikes} did just now , if [you]_{129-mr. sikes} 'd thought of that , would [you]_{129-mr. sikes} ? Come , come ; say [you]_{129-mr. sikes} would n't . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Well , then , '_[161-sikes] rejoined [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , ' [I]_161-sikes would n't . Why , damme , now , [the girls]_{7721-the girls} 's whining again ! '_[161-sikes] ' It 's nothing , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , throwing [herself]_{5742-the girl} into a chair . ' Do n't [you]_161-sikes seem to mind [me]_{5742-the girl} . It 'll soon be over . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' What 'll be over ? '_[161-sikes] demanded [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes in a savage voice . ' What foolery are [you]_{5742-the girl} up to , now , again ? Get up and bustle about , and do n't come over [me]_161-sikes with [[your]_161-sikes woman]_{7722-your woman} 's nonsense . '_[161-sikes] At any other time , this remonstrance , and the tone in which it was delivered , would have had the desired effect ; but [the girl]_{5742-the girl} being really weak and exhausted , dropped [her]_{5742-the girl} head over the back of the chair , and fainted , before [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes could get out a few of the appropriate oaths with which , on similar occasions , [he]_161-sikes was accustomed to garnish [his]_161-sikes threats . Not knowing , very well , what to do , in this uncommon emergency ; for [Miss Nancy]_127-nancy 's hysterics were usually of that violent kind which [the patient]_{4567-the patient} fights and struggles out of , without much assistance ; [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes tried a little blasphemy : and finding that mode of treatment wholly ineffectual , called for assistance . ' What 's the matter here , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} ? '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , looking in . ' Lend a hand to [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , ca n't [you]_{5742-the girl} ? '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes impatiently . ' Do n't stand chattering and grinning at [me]_161-sikes ! '_[161-sikes] With an exclamation of surprise , [Fagin]_174-fagin hastened to [the girl]_{5742-the girl} 's assistance , while [Mr. John Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} otherwise [the Artful Dodger , who had followed [[his]_{172-mr. dawkins} venerable friend]_{3196-his venerable friend} into [the room]_{432-the room}]_{3195-the artful dodger , who had followed his venerable friend into the room} , hastily deposited on the floor a bundle with which [he]_{172-mr. dawkins} was laden ; and snatching a bottle from the grasp of [Master Charles Bates]_{179-master bates} who came close at [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} heels , uncorked it in a twinkling with [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} teeth , and poured a portion of its contents down [the patient]_{4567-the patient} 's throat : previously taking a taste , [himself]_{172-mr. dawkins} , to prevent mistakes . ' Give [her]_{5742-the girl} a whiff of fresh air with the bellows , [Charley]_{179-master bates} , '_{[172-mr. dawkins]} said [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} ; ' and [you]_{179-master bates} slap [her]_{5742-the girl} hands , [Fagin]_174-fagin , while [Bill]_161-sikes undoes the petticuts . '_{[172-mr. dawkins]} These united restoratives , administered with great energy : especially that department consigned to [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , who appeared to consider [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} share in the proceedings , a piece of unexampled pleasantry : were not long in producing the desired effect . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} gradually recovered [her]_{5742-the girl} senses ; and , staggering to a chair by the bedside , hid [her]_{5742-the girl} face upon the pillow : leaving [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes to confront [the new comers]_{3200-the new comers} , in some astonishment at [their]_{3200-the new comers} unlooked - for appearance . ' Why , what evil wind has blowed [you]_{179-master bates} here ? '_{[172-mr. dawkins]} [he]_{172-mr. dawkins} asked [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' No evil wind at all , [[my]_{172-mr. dawkins} dear]_{583-my dear} , for evil winds blow [nobody]_354-nobody any good ; and [I]_{172-mr. dawkins} 've brought something good with [me]_{172-mr. dawkins} , that [you]_{583-my dear} 'll be glad to see . [Dodger]_{176-the dodger} , [[my]_{172-mr. dawkins} dear]_{583-my dear} , open the bundle ; and give [Bill]_161-sikes the little trifles that [we]_7728-we spent all [our]_7728-we money on , this morning . '_{[172-mr. dawkins]} In compliance with [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin 's request , [the Artful]_{5843-the artful} untied this bundle , which was of large size , and formed of an old table - cloth ; and handed the articles it contained , one by one , to [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} : who placed them on the table , with various encomiums on their rarity and excellence . ' Sitch a rabbit pie , [Bill]_161-sikes , '_{[4842-that young gentleman]} exclaimed [that young gentleman]_{4842-that young gentleman} , disclosing to view a huge pasty ; ' sitch delicate creeturs , with sitch tender limbs , [Bill]_161-sikes , that the wery bones melt in [your]_3203-you mouth , and there 's no occasion to pick ['em]_{7729-'em[4842-that young gentleman]} ; half a pound of seven and six - penny green , so precious strong that if [you]_3203-you mix it with biling water , it 'll go nigh to blow the lid of the tea - pot off ; a pound and a half of moist sugar that [the niggers]_{3204-the niggers} did n't work at all at , afore [they]_{3204-the niggers} got it up to sitch a pitch of goodness , - oh no ! Two half - quartern brans ; pound of best fresh ; piece of double Glo'ster ; and , to wind up all , some of the richest sort [you]_3203-you ever lushed ! ' Uttering this last panegyric , [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} produced , from one of [his]_{179-master bates} extensive pockets , a full - sized wine - bottle , carefully corked ; while [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} , at the same instant , poured out a wine - glassful of raw spirits from the bottle [he]_{172-mr. dawkins} carried : which [the invalid]_{5662-the invalid} tossed down [his]_{5662-the invalid} throat without a moment 's hesitation . '_[3203-you] Ah ! ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , rubbing [his]_174-fagin hands with great satisfaction . '_[3203-you] [You]_3203-you 'll do , [Bill]_161-sikes ; [you]_3203-you 'll do now . ' '_[3203-you] Do ! ' exclaimed [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes ; '_[3203-you] [I]_0-i might have been done for , twenty times over , afore [you]_3203-you 'd have done anything to help [me]_0-i . What do [you]_3203-you mean by leaving [a man]_{469-a man} in this state , three weeks and more , [you]_3203-you false - hearted wagabond ? ' '_{[469-a man]} Only hear [him]_{469-a man} , [boys]_493-boys ! ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , shrugging [his]_174-fagin shoulders . '_{[469-a man]} And [us]_3207-us come to bring [him]_{469-a man} all these beau - ti - ful things . ' '_[3208-their] The things is well enough in [their]_3208-their way , ' observed [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes : a little soothed as [he]_0-i glanced over the table ; '_[3208-their] but what have [you]_3203-you got to say for [yourself]_3203-you , why [you]_3203-you should leave [me]_0-i [here]_351-here , down in the mouth , health , blunt , and everything else ; and take no more notice of [me]_0-i , all this mortal time , than if [I]_0-i was that ' ere dog . - Drive [him]_{469-a man} down , [Charley]_{179-master bates} ! '_[3208-their] ' [I]_{179-master bates} never see such a jolly dog as that , '_{[179-master bates]} cried [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , doing as [he]_{179-master bates} was desired . ' Smelling the grub like [a old lady]_{7731-a old lady} a going to market ! [He]_{469-a man} 'd make [his]_{469-a man} fortun '_{[179-master bates]} on the stage that dog would , and rewive the drayma besides . ' '_{[179-master bates]} Hold [your]_3203-you din , ' cried [Sikes]_161-sikes , as the dog retreated under the bed : still growling angrily . '_{[179-master bates]} What have [you]_3203-you got to say for [yourself]_3203-you , [you]_3203-you withered old fence , eh ? ' '_[3203-you] [I]_0-i was away from [London]_3-london , a week and more , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , on a plant , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[0-i] And what about the other fortnight ? ' demanded [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[3203-you] What about the other fortnight that [you]_3203-you 've left [me]_0-i lying here , like a sick rat in [[his]_3211-his hole]_{3212-his hole} ? ' '_[3203-you] [I]_0-i could n't help it , [Bill]_161-sikes . [I]_0-i ca n't go into a long explanation before [company]_1305-company ; but [I]_0-i could n't help it , upon [my]_0-i honour . ' '_[0-i] Upon [your]_3203-you what ? ' growled [Sikes]_161-sikes , with excessive disgust . '_[0-i] Here ! Cut [me]_0-i off a piece of that pie , one of [[you]_3203-you boys]_{3214-you boys} , to take the taste of that out of [my]_0-i mouth , or it 'll choke [me]_0-i dead . ' '_[3203-you] Do n't be out of temper , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' urged [Fagin]_174-fagin , submissively . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have never forgot [you]_161-sikes , [Bill]_161-sikes ; never once . ' '_[0-i] No ! [I]_0-i 'll pound it that [you]_161-sikes han't , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes , with a bitter grin . '_[161-sikes] [You]_161-sikes 've been scheming and plotting away , every hour that [I]_0-i have laid shivering and burning here ; and [Bill]_161-sikes was to do this ; and [Bill]_161-sikes was to do that ; and [Bill]_161-sikes was to do it all , dirt cheap , as soon as [he]_161-sikes got well : and was quite poor enough for [your]_161-sikes work . If it had n't been for [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , [I]_0-i might have died . ' '_[161-sikes] There now , [Bill]_161-sikes , ' remonstrated [Fagin]_174-fagin , eagerly catching at the word . '_[161-sikes] If it had n't been for [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ! Who but [poor ould Fagin]_174-fagin was the means of [your]_161-sikes having such [a handy girl]_{3218-a handy girl} about [you]_161-sikes ? ' '_[174-fagin] [He]_174-fagin says true enough there ! ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy , coming hastily forward . '_[174-fagin] Let [him]_174-fagin be ; let [him]_174-fagin be . ' [Nancy]_127-nancy 's appearance gave a new turn to the conversation ; for [the boys]_{486-the boys} , receiving a sly wink from [the wary old Jew]_{7734-the wary old jew} , began to ply [her]_127-nancy with liquor : of which , however , [she]_127-nancy took very sparingly ; while [Fagin]_174-fagin , assuming an unusual flow of spirits , gradually brought [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes into a better temper , by affecting to regard [his]_174-fagin threats as a little pleasant banter ; and , moreover , by laughing very heartily at one or two rough jokes , which , after repeated applications to the spirit - bottle , [he]_174-fagin condescended to make . '_[174-fagin] It 's all very well , ' said [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes ; '_[174-fagin] but [I]_0-i must have some blunt from [you]_161-sikes to - night . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have n't a piece of coin about [me]_0-i , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[0-i] Then [you]_161-sikes 've got lots at [home]_4804-home , ' retorted [Sikes]_161-sikes ; '_[0-i] and [I]_0-i must have some from there . ' '_[0-i] Lots ! ' cried [Fagin]_174-fagin , holding up [is]_174-fagin hands . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have n't so much as would - ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know how much [you]_161-sikes 've got , and [I]_0-i dare say [you]_161-sikes hardly know [yourself]_161-sikes , as it would take a pretty long time to count it , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes ; '_[0-i] but [I]_0-i must have some to - night ; and that 's flat . ' '_[0-i] Well , well , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , with a sigh , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll send [the Artful]_{5843-the artful} round presently . ' '_{[5843-the artful]} [You]_161-sikes wo n't do nothing of the kind , ' rejoined [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[161-sikes] [The Artful]_{5843-the artful} 's a deal too artful , and would forget to come , or lose [his]_{5843-the artful} way , or get dodged by traps and so be perwented , or anything for an excuse , if [you]_161-sikes put [him]_{5843-the artful} up to it . [Nancy]_127-nancy shall go to [the ken]_{3222-the ken} and fetch it , to make all sure ; and [I]_0-i 'll lie down and have a snooze while [she]_127-nancy 's gone . ' After a great deal of haggling and squabbling , [Fagin]_174-fagin beat down the amount of the required advance from five pounds to three pounds four and sixpence : protesting with many solemn asseverations that that would only leave [him]_174-fagin eighteen - pence to keep [house]_6758-house with ; [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes sullenly remarking that if [he]_0-i could n't get any more [he]_0-i must accompany [him]_0-i [home]_4804-home ; with [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} put the eatables in the cupboard . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} then , taking leave of [[his]_{1006-the jew} affectionate friend]_{7740-his affectionate friend} , returned [homeward]_{7741-homeward} , attended by [Nancy]_127-nancy and [the boys]_{486-the boys} : [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , meanwhile , flinging [himself]_161-sikes on the bed , and composing [himself]_161-sikes to sleep away the time until [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} 's return . In due course , [they]_7744-they arrived at [[Fagin]_174-fagin 's abode]_{7745-fagin 's abode} , where [they]_7744-they found [Toby Crackit]_209-toby and [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} intent upon [their]_7744-they fifteenth game at cribbage , which it is scarcely necessary to say [the latter gentleman]_{4760-the latter gentleman} lost , and with it , [his]_{4760-the latter gentleman} fifteenth and last sixpence : much to the amusement of [[his]_{4760-the latter gentleman} young friends]_{5595-his young friends} . [Mr. Crackit]_209-toby , apparently somewhat ashamed at being found relaxing [himself]_209-toby with [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} so much [his]_209-toby inferior in station and mental endowments , yawned , and inquiring after [Sikes]_161-sikes , took up [his]_209-toby hat to go . '_[0-i] Has [nobody]_354-nobody been , [Toby]_209-toby ? ' asked [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[354-nobody] Not a living leg , ' answered [Mr. Crackit]_209-toby , pulling up [his]_209-toby collar ; '_[354-nobody] it 's been as dull as swipes . [You]_3224-you ought to stand something handsome , [Fagin]_174-fagin , to recompense [me]_0-i for keeping [house]_6758-house so long . [Damme]_231-damme , [I]_0-i 'm as flat as [a juryman]_{7749-a juryman} ; and should have gone to sleep , as fast as [Newgate]_27-newgate , if [I]_231-damme had n't had the good natur '_[231-damme] to amuse [this youngster]_{3226-this youngster} . Horrid dull , [I]_0-i 'm blessed if [I]_0-i an't ! '_[0-i] With these and other ejaculations of the same kind , [Mr. Toby Crackit]_209-toby swept up [his]_209-toby winnings , and crammed them into [his]_209-toby waistcoat pocket with a haughty air , as though such small pieces of silver were wholly beneath the consideration of [a man of [his]_209-toby figure]_{3227-a man of his figure} ; this done , [he]_209-toby swaggered out of [the room]_{432-the room} , with so much elegance and gentility , that [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} , bestowing numerous admiring glances on [his]_209-toby legs and boots till [they]_3229-they were out of sight , assured [the company]_{1053-the company} that [he]_209-toby considered [his]_209-toby acquaintance cheap at fifteen sixpences an interview , and that [he]_209-toby did n't value [his]_209-toby losses the snap of [his]_209-toby little finger . ' Wot a rum chap [you]_209-toby are , [Tom]_207-tom ! '_{[179-master bates]} said [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , highly amused by this declaration . ' Not a bit of it , '_{[208-mr. chitling]} replied [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} . ' Am [I]_{208-mr. chitling} , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_{[208-mr. chitling]} ' [A very clever fellow]_{7750-a very clever fellow} , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , patting [him]_209-toby on the shoulder , and winking to [[his]_174-fagin other pupils]_{3231-his other pupils} . ' And [Mr. Crackit]_209-toby is [a heavy swell]_{7752-a heavy swell} ; an't [he]_209-toby , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_[207-tom] asked [Tom]_207-tom . ' No doubt at all of that , [[my]_207-tom dear]_{583-my dear} . '_[207-tom] ' And it is a creditable thing to have [his]_174-fagin acquaintance ; an't it , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? '_[207-tom] pursued [Tom]_207-tom . ' Very much so , indeed , [[my]_207-tom dear]_{583-my dear} . [They]_{3231-his other pupils} 're_[207-tom] only jealous , [Tom]_207-tom , because [he]_174-fagin wo n't give it to [them]_{3231-his other pupils} . ' '_[174-fagin] Ah ! ' cried [Tom]_207-tom , triumphantly , '_[174-fagin] that 's where it is ! [He]_174-fagin has cleaned [me]_0-i out . But [I]_0-i can go and earn some more , when [I]_0-i like ; ca n't [I]_0-i , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? ' '_[174-fagin] To be sure [you]_207-tom can , and the sooner [you]_207-tom go the better , [Tom]_207-tom ; so make up [your]_207-tom loss at once , and do n't lose any more time . [Dodger]_{176-the dodger} ! [Charley]_{179-master bates} ! It 's time [you]_207-tom were on the lay . Come ! [It]_3232-it 's near ten , and nothing done yet . ' In obedience to this hint , [the boys]_{486-the boys} , nodding to [Nancy]_127-nancy , took up [their]_{486-the boys} hats , and left [the room]_{432-the room} ; [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} and [[his]_{5121-the dodger} vivacious friend]_{7758-his vivacious friend} indulging , as [they]_{486-the boys} went , in many witticisms at the expense of [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} ; in whose conduct , it is but justice to say , there was nothing very conspicuous or peculiar : inasmuch as there are a great number of [spirited young bloods upon [town]_1697-town]_{7759-spirited young bloods upon town} , who pay a much higher price than [Mr. Chitling]_{7761-mr. chitling} for being seen in good society : and [a great number of fine gentlemen composing the good society aforesaid who established [their]_{7762-a great number of fine gentlemen composing the good society aforesaid who established their reputation upon very much the same footing as flash toby crackit} reputation upon very much the same footing as [flash Toby Crackit]_209-toby]_{7762-a great number of fine gentlemen composing the good society aforesaid who established their reputation upon very much the same footing as flash toby crackit} . '_[3232-it] Now , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , when [they]_{486-the boys} had left [the room]_{432-the room} , '_[3232-it] [I]_0-i 'll go and get [you]_3233-you that cash , [Nancy]_127-nancy . This is only the key of a little cupboard where [I]_0-i keep a few odd things [the boys]_{486-the boys} get , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . [I]_0-i never lock up [my]_0-i money , for [I]_0-i 've got none to lock up , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} - ha ! ha ! ha ! - none to lock up . It 's a poor trade , [Nancy]_127-nancy , and no thanks ; but [I]_0-i 'm fond of seeing [the young people]_{7764-the young people} about [me]_0-i ; and [I]_0-i bear it all , [I]_0-i bear it all . Hush ! '_[0-i] [he]_0-i said , hastily concealing the key in [his]_0-i breast ; ' who 's that ? Listen ! '_[0-i] [The girl , who was sitting at the table]_{3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table} with [her]_{3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table} arms folded , appeared in no way interested in the arrival : or to care whether [the person]_{7365-the person} , whoever [he]_{7365-the person} was , came or went : until the murmur of [a man]_{469-a man} 's voice reached [her]_{3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table} ears . The instant [she]_{3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table} caught the sound , [she]_{3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table} tore off [her]_{3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table} bonnet and shawl , with the rapidity of lightning , and thrust them under the table . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} , turning round immediately afterwards , [she]_{3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table} muttered a complaint of the heat : in a tone of languor that contrasted , very remarkably , with the extreme haste and violence of this action : which , however , had been unobserved by [Fagin]_174-fagin , who had [his]_174-fagin back towards [her]_{3237-the girl , who was sitting at the table} at the time . ' Bah ! '_[174-fagin] [he]_174-fagin whispered , as though nettled by the interruption ; ' it 's [the man [I]_174-fagin expected before]_{7765-the man i expected before} ; [he]_{469-a man} 's coming [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} . Not a word about the money while [he]_{469-a man} 's [here]_351-here , [Nance]_127-nancy . [He]_{469-a man} wo n't stop long . Not ten minutes , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} . '_[174-fagin] Laying [his]_174-fagin skinny forefinger upon [his]_174-fagin lip , [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} carried a candle to the door , as [a man]_{469-a man} 's step was heard upon the stairs without . [He]_174-fagin reached [it]_3243-it , at the same moment as [the visitor]_{5716-the visitor} , who , coming hastily into [the room]_{432-the room} , was close upon [the girl]_{5742-the girl} before [he]_174-fagin observed [her]_{5742-the girl} . It was [Monks]_133-monks . ' [Only one of [[my]_174-fagin young people]_{7770-my young people}]_{7769-only one of my young people} , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , observing that [Monks]_133-monks drew back , on beholding [a stranger]_{3046-a stranger} . ' Do n't move , [Nancy]_127-nancy . '_{[5742-the girl]} [The girl]_{5742-the girl} drew closer to the table , and glancing at [Monks]_133-monks with an air of careless levity , withdrew [her]_{5742-the girl} eyes ; but as [he]_133-monks turned towards [Fagin]_174-fagin , [she]_{5742-the girl} stole another look ; so keen and searching , and full of purpose , that if there had been [any bystander to observe the change]_{3249-any bystander to observe the change} , [he]_174-fagin could hardly have believed the two looks to have proceeded from [the same person]_{3250-the same person} . ' Any news ? '_[174-fagin] inquired [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' Great . '_[174-fagin] ' And - and - good ? '_[174-fagin] asked [Fagin]_174-fagin , hesitating as though [he]_174-fagin feared to vex [the other man]_{2037-the other man} by being too sanguine . ' Not bad , any way , '_[133-monks] replied [Monks]_133-monks with a smile . ' [I]_133-monks have been prompt enough this time . Let [me]_133-monks have a word with [you]_{5742-the girl} . '_[133-monks] [The girl]_{5742-the girl} drew closer to the table , and made no offer to leave [the room]_{432-the room} , although [she]_{5742-the girl} could see that [Monks]_133-monks was pointing to [her]_{5742-the girl} . [The Jew]_{1006-the jew} : perhaps fearing [she]_{5742-the girl} might say something aloud about the money , if [he]_{1006-the jew} endeavoured to get rid of [her]_{5742-the girl} : pointed upward , and took [Monks]_133-monks out of [the room]_{432-the room} . ' Not that infernal hole [we]_3257-we were in before , '_{[4928-the man]} [she]_{5742-the girl} could hear [the man]_{4928-the man} say as [they]_3257-we went [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} . [Fagin]_174-fagin laughed ; and making some reply which did not reach [her]_{5742-the girl} , seemed , by the creaking of the boards , to lead [[his]_{1006-the jew} companion]_{4727-his companion} to [the second story]_{3260-the second story} . Before the sound of [their]_3257-we footsteps had ceased to echo through [the house]_{4595-the house} , [the girl]_{5742-the girl} had slipped off [her]_{5742-the girl} shoes ; and drawing [her]_{5742-the girl} gown loosely over [her]_{5742-the girl} head , and muffling [her]_{5742-the girl} arms in it , stood at the door , listening with breathless interest . The moment the noise ceased , [she]_{5742-the girl} glided from [the room]_{432-the room} ; ascended the stairs with incredible softness and silence ; and was lost in the gloom above . [The room]_{432-the room} remained deserted for a quarter of an hour or more ; [the girl]_{5742-the girl} glided back with the same unearthly tread ; and , immediately afterwards , [the two men]_{2011-the two men} were heard descending . [Monks]_133-monks went at once into [the street]_{353-the street} ; and [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} crawled [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} again for the money . When [he]_{1006-the jew} returned , [the girl]_{5742-the girl} was adjusting [her]_{5742-the girl} shawl and bonnet , as if preparing to be gone . ' Why , [Nance]_127-nancy ! '_{[1006-the jew]} exclaimed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , starting back as [he]_{1006-the jew} put down the candle , ' how pale [you]_127-nancy are ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Pale ! '_{[5742-the girl]} echoed [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , shading [her]_{5742-the girl} eyes with [her]_{5742-the girl} hands , as if to look steadily at [him]_{1006-the jew} . ' Quite horrible . What have [you]_127-nancy been doing to [yourself]_127-nancy ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Nothing that [I]_{5742-the girl} know of , except sitting in this close place for [I]_{5742-the girl} do n't know how long and all , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} carelessly . ' Come ! Let [me]_{5742-the girl} get back ; that 's [a dear]_{5450-a dear} . '_{[5742-the girl]} With a sigh for every piece of money , [Fagin]_174-fagin told the amount into [her]_{5742-the girl} hand . [They]_3274-they parted without more conversation , merely interchanging a ' good - night . '_[3274-they] When [the girl]_{5742-the girl} got into [the open street]_{933-the open street} , [she]_{5742-the girl} sat down upon [a doorstep]_{3277-a doorstep} ; and seemed , for a few moments , wholly bewildered and unable to pursue [her]_{5742-the girl} way . Suddenly [she]_{5742-the girl} arose ; and hurrying on , in a direction quite opposite to that in which [Sikes]_161-sikes was awaiting [her]_{5742-the girl} returned , quickened [her]_{5742-the girl} pace , until it gradually resolved into a violent run . After completely exhausting [herself]_{5742-the girl} , [she]_{5742-the girl} stopped to take breath : and , as if suddenly recollecting [herself]_{5742-the girl} , and deploring [her]_{5742-the girl} inability to do something [she]_{5742-the girl} was bent upon , wrung [her]_{5742-the girl} hands , and burst into tears . It might be that [her]_{5742-the girl} tears relieved [her]_{5742-the girl} , or that [she]_{5742-the girl} felt the full hopelessness of [her]_{5742-the girl} condition ; but [she]_{5742-the girl} turned back ; and hurrying with nearly as great rapidity in the contrary direction ; partly to recover lost time , and partly to keep pace with the violent current of [her]_{5742-the girl} own thoughts : soon reached [the dwelling where [she]_{5742-the girl} had left [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker}]_{3278-the dwelling where she had left the housebreaker} . If [she]_{5742-the girl} betrayed any agitation , when [she]_{5742-the girl} presented [herself]_{5742-the girl} to [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes , [he]_161-sikes did not observe it ; for merely inquiring if [she]_{5742-the girl} had brought the money , and receiving a reply in the affirmative , [he]_161-sikes uttered a growl of satisfaction , and replacing [his]_161-sikes head upon the pillow , resumed the slumbers which [her]_{5742-the girl} arrival had interrupted . It was fortunate for [her]_{5742-the girl} that the possession of money occasioned [him]_161-sikes so much employment next day in the way of eating and drinking ; and withal had so beneficial an effect in smoothing down the asperities of [his]_161-sikes temper ; that [he]_161-sikes had neither time nor inclination to be very critical upon [her]_{5742-the girl} behaviour and deportment . That [she]_{5742-the girl} had all the abstracted and nervous manner of [one who is on the eve of some bold and hazardous step , which it has required no common struggle to resolve upon]_{3280-one who is on the eve of some bold and hazardous step , which it has required no common struggle to resolve upon} , would have been obvious to [the lynx - eyed Fagin , who would most probably have taken the alarm at once]_{3281-the lynx - eyed fagin , who would most probably have taken the alarm at once} ; but [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes lacking the niceties of discrimination , and being troubled with no more subtle misgivings than those which resolve [themselves]_{3282-themselves} into a dogged roughness of behaviour towards [everybody]_{377-everybody} ; and being , furthermore , in an unusually amiable condition , as has been already observed ; saw nothing unusual in [her]_{5742-the girl} demeanor , and indeed , troubled [himself]_161-sikes so little about [her]_{5742-the girl} , that , had [her]_{5742-the girl} agitation been far more perceptible than it was , it would have been very unlikely to have awakened [his]_161-sikes suspicions . As that day closed in , [the girl]_{5742-the girl} 's excitement increased ; and , when night came on , and [she]_{5742-the girl} sat by , watching until [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} should drink [himself]_{5863-the housebreaker} asleep , there was an unusual paleness in [her]_{5742-the girl} cheek , and a fire in [her]_{5742-the girl} eye , that even [Sikes]_161-sikes observed with astonishment . [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes being weak from the fever , was lying in bed , taking hot water with [his]_161-sikes gin to render it less inflammatory ; and had pushed [his]_161-sikes glass towards [Nancy]_127-nancy to be replenished for the third or fourth time , when these symptoms first struck [him]_161-sikes . ' Why , burn [my]_{4928-the man} body ! '_{[4928-the man]} said [the man]_{4928-the man} , raising [himself]_{4928-the man} on [his]_{4928-the man} hands as [he]_{4928-the man} stared [the girl]_{5742-the girl} in the face . ' [You]_{5742-the girl} look like a corpse come to life again . What 's the matter ? '_{[4928-the man]} ' Matter ! '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' Nothing . What do [you]_{5742-the girl} look at [me]_{5742-the girl} so hard for ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' What foolery is this ? '_[161-sikes] demanded [Sikes]_161-sikes , grasping [her]_{5742-the girl} by the arm , and shaking [her]_{5742-the girl} roughly . ' What is it ? What do [you]_{5742-the girl} mean ? What are [you]_{5742-the girl} thinking of ? '_[161-sikes] ' Of many things , [Bill]_161-sikes , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , shivering , and as [she]_{5742-the girl} did so , pressing [her]_{5742-the girl} hands upon [her]_{5742-the girl} eyes . ' But , [Lord]_7772-lord ! What odds in that ? '_[161-sikes] The tone of forced gaiety in which the last words were spoken , seemed to produce a deeper impression on [Sikes]_161-sikes than the wild and rigid look which had preceded [them]_3290-them . ' [I]_161-sikes tell [you]_{5742-the girl} wot it is , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes ; ' if [you]_{5742-the girl} have n't caught the fever , and got it comin '_[161-sikes] on , now , there 's something more than usual in the wind , and something dangerous too . [You]_{5742-the girl} 're not a - going to - . No , [damme]_7773-damme ! [you]_{5742-the girl} would n't do that ! '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Do what ? '_{[5742-the girl]} asked [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' There ai n't , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , fixing [his]_161-sikes eyes upon [her]_{5742-the girl} , and muttering the words to [himself]_161-sikes ; ' there ai n't [a stauncher - hearted gal]_{7774-a stauncher - hearted gal} going , or [I]_161-sikes 'd have cut [her]_{7774-a stauncher - hearted gal} throat three months ago . [She]_{7774-a stauncher - hearted gal} 's got the fever coming on ; that 's it . '_[161-sikes] Fortifying [himself]_161-sikes with this assurance , [Sikes]_161-sikes drained the glass to the bottom , and then , with many grumbling oaths , called for [his]_161-sikes physic . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} jumped up , with great alacrity ; poured it quickly out , but with [her]_{5742-the girl} back towards [him]_161-sikes ; and held the vessel to [his]_161-sikes lips , while [he]_161-sikes drank off the contents . ' Now , '_{[1469-the robber]} said [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , ' come and sit aside of [me]_{1469-the robber} , and put on [your]_{5742-the girl} own face ; or [I]_{1469-the robber} 'll alter it so , that [you]_{5742-the girl} wo n't know it agin when [you]_{5742-the girl} do want it . '_{[1469-the robber]} [The girl]_{5742-the girl} obeyed . [Sikes]_161-sikes , locking [her]_{5742-the girl} hand in [his]_161-sikes , fell back upon the pillow : turning [his]_161-sikes eyes upon [her]_{5742-the girl} face . They closed ; opened again ; closed once more ; again opened . [He]_161-sikes shifted [his]_161-sikes position restlessly ; and , after dozing again , and again , for two or three minutes , and as often springing up with a look of terror , and gazing vacantly about [him]_161-sikes , was suddenly stricken , as it were , while in the very attitude of rising , into a deep and heavy sleep . The grasp of [his]_161-sikes hand relaxed ; the upraised arm fell languidly by [his]_161-sikes side ; and [he]_161-sikes lay like one in a profound trance . ' The laudanum has taken effect at last , '_{[5742-the girl]} murmured [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , as [she]_{5742-the girl} rose from the bedside . ' [I]_{5742-the girl} may be too late , even now . '_{[5742-the girl]} [She]_{5742-the girl} hastily dressed [herself]_{5742-the girl} in [her]_{5742-the girl} bonnet and shawl : looking fearfully round , from time to time , as if , despite the sleeping draught , [she]_{5742-the girl} expected every moment to feel the pressure of [Sikes]_161-sikes 's heavy hand upon [her]_{5742-the girl} shoulder ; then , stooping softly over the bed , [she]_{5742-the girl} kissed [the robber]_{1469-the robber} 's lips ; and then opening and closing the room - door with noiseless touch , hurried from [the house]_{4595-the house} . [A watchman]_{3298-a watchman} was crying half - past nine , down [a dark passage through which [she]_{5742-the girl} had to pass]_{3299-a dark passage through which she had to pass} , in gaining [the main thoroughfare]_{3300-the main thoroughfare} . ' Has it long gone the half - hour ? '_{[5742-the girl]} asked [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' It 'll strike the hour in another quarter , '_{[4928-the man]} said [the man]_{4928-the man} : raising [his]_{4928-the man} lantern to [her]_{5742-the girl} face . ' And [I]_127-nancy can not get [there]_4617-there in less than an hour or more , '_[127-nancy] muttered [Nancy]_127-nancy : brushing swiftly past [him]_{4928-the man} , and gliding rapidly down [the street]_{353-the street} . [Many of [the shops]_{1538-the shops}]_{3304-many of the shops} were already closing in the back lanes and avenues through which [she]_127-nancy tracked [her]_127-nancy way , in making from [Spitalfields]_{78-spitalfields} towards [the West - End of [London]_3-london]_{3306-the west - end of london} . The clock struck ten , increasing [her]_127-nancy impatience . [She]_127-nancy tore along [the narrow pavement]_{3307-the narrow pavement} : elbowing [the passengers]_{5293-the passengers} from side to side ; and darting almost under the horses ' heads , crossed [crowded streets]_{7776-crowded streets} , where clusters of [persons]_7777-persons were eagerly watching [their]_7777-persons opportunity to do the like . '_[127-nancy] [The woman]_{2127-the woman} is mad ! ' said [the people]_{396-the people} , turning to look after [her]_127-nancy as [she]_127-nancy rushed away . When [she]_127-nancy reached [the more wealthy quarter of [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{7779-the more wealthy quarter of the town} , [the streets]_{758-the streets} were comparatively deserted ; and here [her]_127-nancy headlong progress excited a still greater curiosity in [the stragglers whom [she]_127-nancy hurried past]_{7782-the stragglers whom she hurried past} . [Some]_7783-some quickened [their]_7783-some pace behind , as though to see whither [she]_127-nancy was hastening at such an unusual rate ; and a few made head upon [her]_127-nancy , and looked back , surprised at [her]_127-nancy undiminished speed ; but [they]_7783-some fell off one by one ; and when [she]_127-nancy neared [her]_127-nancy place of destination , [she]_127-nancy was alone . It was [a family hotel in [a quiet but handsome street near [Hyde Park]_{58-hyde park corner}]_{7785-a quiet but handsome street near hyde park}]_{7784-a family hotel in a quiet but handsome street near hyde park} . As the brilliant light of the lamp which burnt before [its]_{7784-a family hotel in a quiet but handsome street near hyde park} door , guided [her]_127-nancy to the spot , the clock struck eleven . [She]_127-nancy had loitered for a few paces as though irresolute , and making up [her]_127-nancy mind to advance ; but the sound determined [her]_127-nancy , and [she]_127-nancy stepped into [the hall]_{536-the hall} . [The porter]_{7787-the porter} 's seat was vacant . [She]_127-nancy looked round with an air of incertitude , and advanced towards the stairs . '_{[2127-the woman]} Now , [young woman]_{3310-young woman} ! ' said [a smartly - dressed female]_{7788-a smartly - dressed female} , looking out from a door behind [her]_127-nancy , '_{[2127-the woman]} who do [you]_{3310-young woman} want here ? ' '_{[2127-the woman]} [A lady who is stopping in [this house]_{1458-this house}]_{3311-a lady who is stopping in this house} , ' answered [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_{[305-a lady]} [A lady]_{305-a lady} ! ' was the reply , accompanied with a scornful look . '_{[3314-what lady]} [What lady]_{3314-what lady} ? ' '_{[3314-what lady]} [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} , ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy . [The young woman]_{341-the young woman} , who had by this time , noted [her]_{341-the young woman} appearance , replied only by a look of virtuous disdain ; and summoned [a man]_{469-a man} to answer [her]_{341-the young woman} . To [him]_{469-a man} , [Nancy]_127-nancy repeated [her]_127-nancy request . '_{[3314-what lady]} What name am [I]_0-i to say ? ' asked [the waiter]_{7792-the waiter} . '_[0-i] It 's of no use saying any , ' replied [Nancy]_127-nancy . '_[0-i] Nor business ? ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} . '_[0-i] No , nor that neither , ' rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i must see [the lady]_{679-the lady} . ' '_{[679-the lady]} Come ! ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} , pushing [her]_{5742-the girl} towards the door . '_{[679-the lady]} None of this . Take [yourself]_0-i off . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall be carried out if [I]_0-i go ! ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} violently ; '_[0-i] and [I]_0-i can make that a job that two of [you]_3316-you wo n't like to do . Is n't there [anybody here]_{5826-anybody here} , ' [she]_{5742-the girl} said , looking round , '_{[5826-anybody here]} that will see a simple message carried for [a poor wretch like [me]_0-i]_{3318-a poor wretch like me} ? ' This appeal produced an effect on [a good - tempered - faced man - cook , who with some of [the other servants]_{7798-the other servants}]_{7797-a good - tempered - faced man - cook , who with some of the other servants} was looking on , and who stepped forward to interfere . '_{[5826-anybody here]} Take it up for [her]_{679-the lady} , [Joe]_271-joe ; ca n't [you]_271-joe ? ' said [this person]_{1152-this person} . '_[271-joe] What 's the good ? ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} . '_[271-joe] [You]_0-i do n't suppose [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} will see such as [her]_{679-the lady} ; do [you]_0-i ? ' This allusion to [Nancy]_127-nancy 's doubtful character , raised a vast quantity of chaste wrath in the bosoms of [four housemaids , who remarked , with great fervour , that the creature]_{7801-four housemaids , who remarked , with great fervour , that the creature} was a disgrace to [her]_127-nancy sex ; and strongly advocated [her]_127-nancy being thrown , ruthlessly , into the kennel . '_{[5568-the young lady]} Do what [you]_3316-you like with [me]_0-i , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , turning to [the men]_{2928-the men} again ; '_[3316-you] but do what [I]_0-i ask [you]_3316-you first , and [I]_0-i ask [you]_3316-you to give this message for [God Almighty]_167-god 's sake . ' [The soft - hearted cook]_{7804-the soft - hearted cook} added [his]_{7804-the soft - hearted cook} intercession , and the result was that [the man who had first appeared]_{7805-the man who had first appeared} undertook its delivery . '_[167-god] What 's it to be ? ' said [the man , with one foot on the stairs]_{7806-the man , with one foot on the stairs} . '_[167-god] That [a young woman]_{339-a young woman} earnestly asks to speak to [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} alone , ' said [Nancy]_127-nancy ; '_{[339-a young woman]} and that if [the lady]_{679-the lady} will only hear the first word [she]_{679-the lady} has to say , [she]_{679-the lady} will know whether to hear [her]_{679-the lady} business , or to have [her]_{679-the lady} turned out of doors as [an impostor]_{7195-an impostor} . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} , '_{[339-a young woman]} [you]_{339-a young woman} 're coming it strong ! '_{[5742-the girl]} ' [You]_{4928-the man} give the message , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} firmly ; ' and let [me]_{5742-the girl} hear the answer . '_{[5742-the girl]} [The man]_{4928-the man} ran [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} . [Nancy]_127-nancy remained , pale and almost breathless , listening with quivering lip to the very audible expressions of scorn , of which [the chaste housemaids]_{3326-the chaste housemaids} were very prolific ; and of which [they]_{3326-the chaste housemaids} became still more so , when [the man]_{4928-the man} returned , and said [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} was to walk [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} . ' It 's no good being proper in [this world]_{326-this world} , '_{[3330-the first housemaid]} said [the first housemaid]_{3330-the first housemaid} . ' [Brass]_272-brass can do better than the gold what has stood the fire , '_{[3331-the second]} said [the second]_{3331-the second} . [The third]_{1287-the third} contented [herself]_{1287-the third} with wondering ' what [ladies]_831-ladies was made of '_{[1287-the third]} ; and the fourth took the first in a quartette of ' Shameful ! '_{[3330-the first housemaid]} with which [the Dianas]_{273-the dianas} concluded . Regardless of all this : for [she]_127-nancy had weightier matters at heart : [Nancy]_127-nancy followed [the man]_{4928-the man} , with trembling limbs , to [a small ante - chamber]_{3334-a small ante - chamber} , lighted by a lamp from the ceiling . Here [he]_{4928-the man} left [her]_127-nancy , and retired . [CHAPTER XL A STRANGE INTERVIEW]_{80-chapter xl a strange interview} , WHICH IS A SEQUEL TO [THE LAST CHAMBER]_{3335-the last chamber} [The girl]_{5742-the girl} 's life had been squandered in [the streets]_{758-the streets} , and among the most noisome of [the stews and dens of [London]_3-london]_{3338-the stews and dens of london} , but there was something of [the woman]_{2127-the woman} 's original nature left in [her]_127-nancy still ; and when [she]_127-nancy heard a light step approaching the door opposite to that by which [she]_127-nancy had entered , and thought of the wide contrast which [the small room]_{3340-the small room} would in another moment contain , [she]_127-nancy felt burdened with the sense of [her]_127-nancy own deep shame , and shrunk as though [she]_127-nancy could scarcely bear the presence of [her]_{2127-the woman} with whom [she]_127-nancy had sought this interview . But struggling with these better feelings was pride , - the vice of the lowest and most debased creatures no less than of [the high and self - assured]_{3341-the high and self - assured} . [The miserable companion of [thieves and ruffians]_{3343-thieves and ruffians}]_{3342-the miserable companion of thieves and ruffians} , [the fallen outcast of low haunts]_{3344-the fallen outcast of low haunts} , [the associate of the scourings of [the jails]_{3346-the jails} and hulks]_{3345-the associate of the scourings of the jails and hulks} , living within the shadow of the gallows itself , - even this degraded being felt too proud to betray a feeble gleam of the womanly feeling which [she]_127-nancy thought a weakness , but which alone connected [her]_127-nancy with that humanity , of which [her]_127-nancy wasting life had obliterated so many , many traces when [a very child]_{3347-a very child} . [She]_127-nancy raised [her]_127-nancy eyes sufficiently to observe that the figure which presented itself was that of [a slight and beautiful girl]_{3348-a slight and beautiful girl} ; then , bending them on the ground , [she]_127-nancy tossed [her]_127-nancy head with affected carelessness as [she]_127-nancy said : ' It 's a hard matter to get to see [you]_245-rose , [lady]_7810-lady . If [I]_127-nancy had taken offence , and gone away , as [many]_844-many would have done , [you]_245-rose 'd have been sorry for it one day , and not without reason either . '_[127-nancy] ' [I]_245-rose am very sorry if [any one]_{5016-any one} has behaved harshly to [you]_245-rose , '_[245-rose] replied [Rose]_245-rose . ' Do not think of that . Tell [me]_245-rose why [you]_245-rose wished to see [me]_245-rose . [I]_245-rose am [the person [you]_245-rose inquired for]_{7813-the person you inquired for} . '_[245-rose] The kind tone of this answer , the sweet voice , the gentle manner , the absence of any accent of haughtiness or displeasure , took [the girl]_{5742-the girl} completely by surprise , and [she]_{5742-the girl} burst into tears . ' Oh , [lady]_7810-lady , [lady]_7810-lady ! '_[127-nancy] [she]_127-nancy said , clasping [her]_127-nancy hands passionately before [her]_127-nancy face , ' if there was more like [you]_245-rose , there would be fewer like [me]_127-nancy , - there would - there would ! '_[127-nancy] ' Sit down , '_[245-rose] said [Rose]_245-rose , earnestly . ' If [you]_245-rose are in poverty or affliction [I]_245-rose shall be truly glad to relieve [you]_245-rose if [I]_245-rose can , - [I]_245-rose shall indeed . Sit down . '_[245-rose] ' Let [me]_{5742-the girl} stand , [lady]_7810-lady , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , still weeping , ' and do not speak to [me]_{5742-the girl} so kindly till [you]_7810-lady know [me]_{5742-the girl} better . It is growing late . Is - is - that door shut ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Yes , '_[245-rose] said [Rose]_245-rose , recoiling a few steps , as if to be nearer assistance in case [she]_245-rose should require it . ' Why ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Because , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , ' [I]_{5742-the girl} am about to put [my]_{5742-the girl} life and the lives of [others]_2567-others in [your]_7810-lady hands . [I]_{5742-the girl} am [the girl that dragged [little Oliver]_123-oliver back to [old Fagin 's]_{7819-old fagin 's} on the night [he]_123-oliver went out from [the house in [Pentonville]_{29-pentonville}]_{7820-the house in pentonville}]_{7818-the girl that dragged little oliver back to old fagin 's on the night he went out from the house in pentonville} . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' [You]_7810-lady ! '_[261-rose] said [Rose Maylie]_261-rose . ' [I]_{5742-the girl} , [lady]_7810-lady ! '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' [I]_{5742-the girl} am [the infamous creature [you]_7810-lady have heard of]_{7822-the infamous creature you have heard of} , that lives among [the thieves]_{5400-the thieves} , and that never from the first moment [I]_{5742-the girl} can recollect [my]_{5742-the girl} eyes and senses opening on [London]_3-london streets have known any better life , or kinder words than [they]_{5400-the thieves} have given [me]_{5742-the girl} , so help [me]_{5742-the girl} [God]_167-god ! Do not mind shrinking openly from [me]_{5742-the girl} , [lady]_7810-lady . [I]_{5742-the girl} am younger than [you]_7810-lady would think , to look at [me]_{5742-the girl} , but [I]_{5742-the girl} am well used to it . [The poorest women]_{7825-the poorest women} fall back , as [I]_{5742-the girl} make [my]_{5742-the girl} way along [the crowded pavement]_{7826-the crowded pavement} . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' What dreadful things are these ! '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose , involuntarily falling from [[her]_261-rose strange companion]_{3353-her strange companion} . ' Thank [Heaven]_227-heaven upon [your]_7810-lady knees , [dear lady]_{7147-dear lady} , '_{[5742-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , ' that [you]_7810-lady had [friends]_1125-friends to care for and keep [you]_7810-lady in [your]_7810-lady childhood , and that [you]_7810-lady were never in the midst of cold and hunger , and riot and drunkenness , and - and - something worse than all - as [I]_{5742-the girl} have been from [[my]_{5742-the girl} cradle]_{7829-my cradle} . [I]_{5742-the girl} may use the word , for [the alley]_{2284-the alley} and the gutter were [mine]_{5742-the girl} , as they will be [my]_{5742-the girl} deathbed . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' [I]_261-rose pity [you]_261-rose ! '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose , in a broken voice . ' It wrings [my]_261-rose heart to hear [you]_261-rose ! '_[261-rose] ' [Heaven]_227-heaven bless [you]_261-rose for [your]_261-rose goodness ! '_{[5742-the girl]} rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' If [you]_261-rose knew what [I]_{5742-the girl} am sometimes , [you]_261-rose would pity [me]_{5742-the girl} , indeed . But [I]_{5742-the girl} have stolen away from those who would surely murder [me]_{5742-the girl} , if [they]_7831-they knew [I]_{5742-the girl} had been [here]_351-here , to tell [you]_261-rose what [I]_{5742-the girl} have overheard . Do [you]_261-rose know [a man named [Monks]_133-monks]_{7833-a man named monks} ? '_{[5742-the girl]} ' No , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose . ' [He]_{7833-a man named monks} knows [you]_261-rose , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ; ' and knew [you]_261-rose were here , for it was by hearing [him]_{7833-a man named monks} tell [the place]_{4925-the place} that [I]_{5742-the girl} found [you]_261-rose out . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' [I]_261-rose never heard the name , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose . ' Then [he]_{7833-a man named monks} goes by some other amongst [us]_7835-us , '_{[5742-the girl]} rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , ' which [I]_{5742-the girl} more than thought before . Some time ago , and soon after [Oliver]_123-oliver was put into [[your]_261-rose house]_{7836-your house} on the night of the robbery , [I]_{5742-the girl} - suspecting [this man]_{4708-this man} - listened to a conversation held between [him]_123-oliver and [Fagin]_174-fagin in the dark . [I]_{5742-the girl} found out , from what [I]_{5742-the girl} heard , that [Monks]_133-monks - [the man [I]_{5742-the girl} asked [you]_261-rose about]_{7838-the man i asked you about} , [you]_261-rose know - '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Yes , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose , ' [I]_261-rose understand . '_[261-rose] ' - [That Monks]_{7839-that monks} , '_{[5742-the girl]} pursued [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , ' had seen [him]_123-oliver accidently with [two of [[our]_7841-our boys]_{7842-our boys} on the day [we]_7841-our first lost [him]_123-oliver]_{7840-two of our boys on the day we first lost him} , and had known [him]_123-oliver directly to be [the same child that [he]_123-oliver was watching for]_{7843-the same child that he was watching for} , though [I]_{5742-the girl} could n't make out why . A bargain was struck with [Fagin]_174-fagin , that if [Oliver]_123-oliver was got back [he]_123-oliver should have a certain sum ; and [he]_123-oliver was to have more for making [him]_123-oliver [a thief]_{1614-a thief} , which [this Monks]_{7845-this monks} wanted for some purpose of [his]_123-oliver own . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' For what purpose ? '_[261-rose] asked [Rose]_261-rose . ' [He]_123-oliver caught sight of [my]_{5742-the girl} shadow on the wall as [I]_{5742-the girl} listened , in the hope of finding out , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ; ' and there are [not many people besides [me]_{5742-the girl} that could have got out of [their]_{7846-not many people besides me that could have got out of their way in time to escape discovery} way in time to escape discovery]_{7846-not many people besides me that could have got out of their way in time to escape discovery} . But [I]_{5742-the girl} did ; and [I]_{5742-the girl} saw [him]_123-oliver no more till last night . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' And what occurred then ? '_[261-rose] ' [I]_{5742-the girl} 'll tell [you]_{5742-the girl} , [lady]_7810-lady . Last night [he]_123-oliver came again . Again [they]_7848-they went [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} , and [I]_{5742-the girl} , wrapping [myself]_{5742-the girl} up so that [my]_{5742-the girl} shadow would not betray [me]_{5742-the girl} , again listened at the door . The first words [I]_{5742-the girl} heard [Monks]_133-monks say were these : " So the only proofs of [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's identity lie at [the bottom of [the river]_{1968-the river}]_{7851-the bottom of the river} , and [the old hag that received them from [the mother]_{6495-the mother}]_{7853-the old hag that received them from the mother} is rotting in [her]_{6495-the mother} coffin . " [They]_7848-they laughed , and talked of [his]_123-oliver success in doing this ; and [Monks]_133-monks , talking on about [the boy]_{437-the boy} , and getting very wild , said that though [he]_123-oliver had got [the young devil]_{7856-the young devil} 's money safely now , [he]_123-oliver 'd rather have had it the other way ; for , what a game it would have been to have brought down the boast of [the father]_{1849-the father} 's will , by driving [him]_123-oliver through [every jail in [town]_1697-town]_{7858-every jail in town} , and then hauling [him]_123-oliver up for some capital felony which [Fagin]_174-fagin could easily manage , after having made a good profit of [him]_123-oliver besides . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' What is all this ! '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose . ' The truth , [lady]_7810-lady , though it comes from [my]_{5742-the girl} lips , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' Then , [he]_174-fagin said , with oaths common enough in [my]_{5742-the girl} ears , but strange to [yours]_7810-lady , that if [he]_174-fagin could gratify [his]_174-fagin hatred by taking [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's life without bringing [his]_174-fagin own neck in danger , [he]_174-fagin would ; but , as [he]_174-fagin could n't , [he]_174-fagin 'd be upon the watch to meet [him]_174-fagin at every turn in life ; and if [he]_174-fagin took advantage of [his]_174-fagin birth and history , [he]_174-fagin might harm [him]_174-fagin yet . " In short , [Fagin]_174-fagin , " [he]_174-fagin says , " Jew as [you]_7810-lady are , [you]_7810-lady never laid such snares as [I]_{5742-the girl} 'll contrive for [[my]_{5742-the girl} young brother]_{7862-my young brother} , [Oliver]_123-oliver . " '_{[5742-the girl]} ' [[His]_{7862-my young brother} brother]_{7863-his brother} ! '_[261-rose] exclaimed [Rose]_261-rose . ' Those were [his]_174-fagin words , '_[127-nancy] said [Nancy]_127-nancy , glancing uneasily round , as [she]_127-nancy had scarcely ceased to do , since [she]_127-nancy began to speak , for a vision of [Sikes]_161-sikes haunted [her]_127-nancy perpetually . ' And more . When [he]_174-fagin spoke of [you]_7810-lady and [the other lady]_{7864-the other lady} , and said it seemed contrived by [Heaven]_227-heaven , or the devil , against [him]_174-fagin , that [Oliver]_123-oliver should come into [your]_7810-lady hands , [he]_174-fagin laughed , and said there was some comfort in that too , for how many thousands and hundreds of thousands of pounds would [you]_7810-lady not give , if [you]_7810-lady had them , to know who [your]_7810-lady two - legged spaniel was . '_[161-sikes] ' [You]_261-rose do not mean , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose , turning very pale , ' to tell [me]_261-rose that this was said in earnest ? '_[261-rose] ' [He]_174-fagin spoke in hard and angry earnest , if [a man]_{469-a man} ever did , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , shaking [her]_{5742-the girl} head . ' [He]_174-fagin is [an earnest man]_{7866-an earnest man} when [his]_174-fagin hatred is up . [I]_161-sikes know many who do worse things ; but [I]_161-sikes 'd rather listen to [them]_7867-them all a dozen times , than to that [Monks]_133-monks once . It is growing late , and [I]_161-sikes have to reach [home]_4804-home without suspicion of having been on such an errand as this . [I]_161-sikes must get back quickly . '_[161-sikes] ' But what can [I]_261-rose do ? '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose . ' To what use can [I]_261-rose turn this communication without [you]_261-rose ? Back ! Why do [you]_261-rose wish to return to companions [you]_261-rose paint in such terrible colors ? If [you]_261-rose repeat this information to [a gentleman whom [I]_261-rose can summon in an instant from [the next room]_{2660-the next room}]_{7869-a gentleman whom i can summon in an instant from the next room} , [you]_261-rose can be consigned to some place of safety without half an hour 's delay . '_[261-rose] ' [I]_{5742-the girl} wish to go back , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' [I]_{5742-the girl} must go back , because - how can [I]_{5742-the girl} tell such things to [an innocent lady like [you]_261-rose]_{7871-an innocent lady like you} ? - because among [the men [I]_{5742-the girl} have told [you]_261-rose of]_{7872-the men i have told you of} , there is one : the most desperate among [them]_{7872-the men i have told you of} all ; that [I]_{5742-the girl} ca n't leave : no , not even to be saved from the life [I]_{5742-the girl} am leading now . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' [Your]_261-rose having interfered in [this dear boy]_{7873-this dear boy} 's behalf before , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose ; ' [your]_261-rose coming here , at so great a risk , to tell [me]_{3363-the earnest girl} what [you]_261-rose have heard ; [your]_261-rose manner , which convinces [me]_{3363-the earnest girl} of the truth of what [you]_261-rose say ; [your]_261-rose evident contrition , and sense of shame ; all lead [me]_{3363-the earnest girl} to believe that [you]_261-rose might yet be reclaimed . Oh ! '_{[3363-the earnest girl]} said [the earnest girl]_{3363-the earnest girl} , folding [her]_{3363-the earnest girl} hands as the tears coursed down [her]_{3363-the earnest girl} face , ' do not turn a deaf ear to the entreaties of one of [[your]_261-rose own sex]_{7874-your own sex} ; [the first]_{2136-the first} - the first , [I]_{3363-the earnest girl} do believe , who ever appealed to [you]_261-rose in the voice of pity and compassion . Do hear [my]_{3363-the earnest girl} words , and let [me]_{3363-the earnest girl} save [you]_261-rose yet , for better things . '_{[3363-the earnest girl]} ' [Lady]_7810-lady , '_{[5742-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , sinking on [her]_{5742-the girl} knees , ' dear , [sweet , angel lady]_{7877-sweet , angel lady} , [you]_7810-lady are the first that ever blessed [me]_{3363-the earnest girl} with such words as these , and if [I]_{3363-the earnest girl} had heard them years ago , [they]_7878-they might have turned [me]_{3363-the earnest girl} from a life of sin and sorrow ; but it is too late , it is too late ! '_{[3363-the earnest girl]} ' It is never too late , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose , ' for penitence and atonement . '_[261-rose] ' It is , '_{[5742-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , writhing in agony of [her]_{5742-the girl} mind ; ' [I]_{5742-the girl} can not leave [him]_7879-him now ! [I]_{5742-the girl} could not be [his]_7879-him death . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Why should [you]_{5742-the girl} be ? '_{[3363-the earnest girl]} asked [Rose]_261-rose . ' Nothing could save [him]_7879-him , '_{[5742-the girl]} cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' If [I]_{5742-the girl} told [others]_2567-others what [I]_{5742-the girl} have told [you]_261-rose , and led to [their]_2567-others being taken , [he]_7879-him would be sure to die . [He]_7879-him is the boldest , and has been so cruel ! '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Is it possible , '_[261-rose] cried [Rose]_261-rose , ' that for [such a man as this]_{7881-such a man as this} , [you]_{5742-the girl} can resign every future hope , and the certainty of immediate rescue ? It is madness . '_[261-rose] ' [I]_{5742-the girl} do n't know what it is , '_{[5742-the girl]} answered [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ; ' [I]_{5742-the girl} only know that it is so , and not with [me]_{5742-the girl} alone , but with hundreds of [others as bad and wretched]_{7882-others as bad and wretched} as [myself]_{5742-the girl} . [I]_{5742-the girl} must go back . Whether it is [God]_167-god 's wrath for the wrong [I]_{5742-the girl} have done , [I]_{5742-the girl} do not know ; but [I]_{5742-the girl} am drawn back to [him]_7879-him through every suffering and ill usage ; and [I]_{5742-the girl} should be , [I]_{5742-the girl} believe , if [I]_{5742-the girl} knew that [I]_{5742-the girl} was to die by [his]_7879-him hand at last . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' What am [I]_261-rose to do ? '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose . ' [I]_261-rose should not let [you]_{5742-the girl} depart from [me]_261-rose thus . '_[261-rose] ' [You]_{5742-the girl} should , [lady]_7810-lady , and [I]_{5742-the girl} know [you]_{5742-the girl} will , '_{[5742-the girl]} rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , rising . ' [You]_{5742-the girl} will not stop [my]_{5742-the girl} going because [I]_{5742-the girl} have trusted in [your]_{5742-the girl} goodness , and forced no promise from [you]_{5742-the girl} , as [I]_{5742-the girl} might have done . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Of what use , then , is the communication [you]_{5742-the girl} have made ? '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose . ' This mystery must be investigated , or how will its disclosure to [me]_261-rose , benefit [Oliver]_123-oliver , whom [you]_{5742-the girl} are anxious to serve ? '_[261-rose] ' [You]_{5742-the girl} must have some kind gentleman about [you]_{5742-the girl} that will hear it as a secret , and advise [you]_{5742-the girl} what to do , '_{[5742-the girl]} rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' But where can [I]_261-rose find [you]_{5742-the girl} again when it is necessary ? '_[261-rose] asked [Rose]_261-rose . ' [I]_261-rose do not seek to know where [these dreadful people]_{7884-these dreadful people} live , but where will [you]_{5742-the girl} be walking or passing at any settled period from this time ? '_[261-rose] ' Will [you]_261-rose promise [me]_{5742-the girl} that [you]_261-rose will have [my]_{5742-the girl} secret strictly kept , and come alone , or with [the only other person that knows it]_{7885-the only other person that knows it} ; and that [I]_{5742-the girl} shall not be watched or followed ? '_{[5742-the girl]} asked [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' [I]_261-rose promise [you]_{5742-the girl} solemnly , '_[261-rose] answered [Rose]_261-rose . ' Every Sunday night , from eleven until the clock strikes twelve , '_{[5742-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} without hesitation , ' [I]_{5742-the girl} will walk on [London Bridge]_{81-london bridge} if [I]_{5742-the girl} am alive . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' Stay another moment , '_[261-rose] interposed [Rose]_261-rose , as [the girl]_{5742-the girl} moved hurriedly towards the door . ' Think once again on [your]_{5742-the girl} own condition , and the opportunity [you]_{5742-the girl} have of escaping from it . [You]_{5742-the girl} have a claim on [me]_261-rose : not only as [the voluntary bearer of this intelligence]_{7886-the voluntary bearer of this intelligence} , but as [a woman lost almost beyond redemption]_{7887-a woman lost almost beyond redemption} . Will [you]_{5742-the girl} return to [this gang of robbers]_{7888-this gang of robbers} , and to [this man]_{4708-this man} , when a word can save [you]_{5742-the girl} ? What fascination is it that can take [you]_{5742-the girl} back , and make [you]_{5742-the girl} cling to wickedness and misery ? Oh ! is there no chord in [your]_{5742-the girl} heart that [I]_261-rose can touch ! Is there nothing left , to which [I]_261-rose can appeal against this terrible infatuation ! '_[261-rose] ' When [ladies]_831-ladies as young , and good , and beautiful as [you]_{5742-the girl} are , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} steadily , ' give away [your]_{5742-the girl} hearts , love will carry [you]_{5742-the girl} all lengths - even such as [you]_{5742-the girl} , who have [home]_4804-home , [friends]_1125-friends , [other admirers]_{7893-other admirers} , everything , to fill [them]_7894-them . When such as [I]_{5742-the girl} , who have no certain roof but the coffinlid , and [no friend in sickness or death]_{7895-no friend in sickness or death} but [the hospital nurse]_{7896-the hospital nurse} , set [our]_7897-us rotten hearts on [any man]_{526-any man} , and let [him]_{526-any man} fill the place that has been a blank through all [our]_7897-us wretched lives , who can hope to cure [us]_7897-us ? Pity [us]_7897-us , [lady]_7810-lady - pity [us]_7897-us for having only one feeling of [the woman]_{2127-the woman} left , and for having that turned , by a heavy judgment , from a comfort and a pride , into a new means of violence and suffering . '_{[5742-the girl]} ' [You]_7810-lady will , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose , after a pause , ' take some money from [me]_261-rose , which may enable [you]_7810-lady to live without dishonesty - at all events until [we]_7897-us meet again ? '_[261-rose] ' Not a penny , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , waving [her]_{5742-the girl} hand . ' Do not close [your]_7810-lady heart against all [my]_261-rose efforts to help [you]_7810-lady , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose , stepping gently forward . ' [I]_261-rose wish to serve [you]_7810-lady indeed . '_[261-rose] ' [You]_7810-lady would serve [me]_{5742-the girl} best , [lady]_7810-lady , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , wringing [her]_{5742-the girl} hands , ' if [you]_7810-lady could take [my]_{5742-the girl} life at once ; for [I]_{5742-the girl} have felt more grief to think of what [I]_{5742-the girl} am , to - night , than [I]_{5742-the girl} ever did before , and it would be something not to die in the hell in which [I]_{5742-the girl} have lived . God bless [you]_7810-lady , [sweet lady]_{7902-sweet lady} , and send as much happiness on [your]_7810-lady head as [I]_{5742-the girl} have brought shame on [mine]_{5742-the girl} ! '_{[5742-the girl]} Thus speaking , and sobbing aloud , [the unhappy creature]_{3376-the unhappy creature} turned away ; while [Rose Maylie]_261-rose , overpowered by this extraordinary interview , which had more the semblance of a rapid dream than an actual occurrence , sank into a chair , and endeavoured to collect [her]_261-rose wandering thoughts . CHAPTER XLI CONTAINING [FRESH DISCOVERIES]_{274-fresh discoveries} , AND SHOWING THAT SUPRISES , LIKE MISFORTUNES , SELDOM COME ALONE [Her]_261-rose situation was , indeed , one of no common trial and difficulty . While [she]_261-rose felt the most eager and burning desire to penetrate the mystery in which [Oliver]_123-oliver 's history was enveloped , [she]_261-rose could not but hold sacred the confidence which [the miserable woman with whom [she]_261-rose had just conversed]_{3377-the miserable woman with whom she had just conversed} , had reposed in [her]_261-rose , as [a young and guileless girl]_{3378-a young and guileless girl} . [Her]_261-rose words and manner had touched [Rose Maylie]_261-rose 's heart ; and , mingled with [her]_261-rose love for [[her]_261-rose young charge]_{3379-her young charge} , and scarcely less intense in its truth and fervour , was [her]_261-rose fond wish to win [the outcast]_{3380-the outcast} back to repentance and hope . [They]_3381-they purposed remaining in [London]_3-london only three days , prior to departing for some weeks to [a distant part of [the coast]_{3383-the coast}]_{3382-a distant part of the coast} . It was now midnight of the first day . What course of action could [she]_261-rose determine upon , which could be adopted in eight - and - forty hours ? Or how could [she]_261-rose postpone the journey without exciting suspicion ? [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} was with [them]_3381-they , and would be for the next two days ; but [Rose]_261-rose was too well acquainted with [the excellent gentleman]_{3384-the excellent gentleman} 's impetuosity , and foresaw too clearly the wrath with which , in the first explosion of [his]_{3384-the excellent gentleman} indignation , [he]_{3384-the excellent gentleman} would regard the instrument of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's recapture , to trust [him]_{3384-the excellent gentleman} with the secret , when [her]_261-rose representations in [the girl]_{5742-the girl} 's behalf could be seconded by [no experienced person]_{3386-no experienced person} . These were all reasons for the greatest caution and most circumspect behaviour in communicating it to [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , whose first impulse would infallibly be to hold a conference with [the worthy doctor on the subject]_{3387-the worthy doctor on the subject} . As to resorting to [any legal adviser]_{3388-any legal adviser} , even if [she]_261-rose had known how to do so , it was scarcely to be thought of , for the same reason . Once the thought occurred to [her]_261-rose of seeking assistance from [Harry]_131-harry ; but this awakened the recollection of [their]_3381-they last parting , and it seemed unworthy of [her]_261-rose to call [him]_131-harry back , when - the tears rose to [her]_261-rose eyes as [she]_261-rose pursued this train of reflection - [he]_131-harry might have by this time learnt to forget [her]_261-rose , and to be happier away . Disturbed by these different reflections ; inclining now to one course and then to another , and again recoiling from all , as each successive consideration presented itself to [her]_261-rose mind ; [Rose]_261-rose passed a sleepless and anxious night . After more communing with [herself]_261-rose next day , [she]_261-rose arrived at the desperate conclusion of consulting [Harry]_131-harry . ' If it be painful to [him]_131-harry , '_[261-rose] [she]_261-rose thought , ' to come back here , how painful it will be to [me]_261-rose ! But perhaps [he]_131-harry will not come ; [he]_131-harry may write , or [he]_131-harry may come [himself]_131-harry , and studiously abstain from meeting [me]_261-rose - [he]_131-harry did when [he]_131-harry went away . [I]_261-rose hardly thought [he]_131-harry would ; but it was better for [us]_7903-us both . '_[261-rose] And here [Rose]_261-rose dropped the pen , and turned away , as though the very paper which was to be [[her]_261-rose messenger]_{3389-her messenger} should not see [her]_261-rose weep . [She]_261-rose had taken up the same pen , and laid it down again fifty times , and had considered and reconsidered the first line of [her]_261-rose letter without writing the first word , when [Oliver]_123-oliver , who had been walking in [the streets]_{758-the streets} , with [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} for a body - guard , entered [the room]_{432-the room} in such breathless haste and violent agitation , as seemed to betoken some new cause of alarm . ' What makes [you]_123-oliver look so flurried ? '_[261-rose] asked [Rose]_261-rose , advancing to meet [him]_123-oliver . ' [I]_{437-the boy} hardly know how ; [I]_{437-the boy} feel as if [I]_{437-the boy} should be choked , '_{[437-the boy]} replied [the boy]_{437-the boy} . ' Oh dear ! To think that [I]_{437-the boy} should see [him]_123-oliver at last , and [you]_261-rose should be able to know that [I]_{437-the boy} have told [you]_261-rose the truth ! '_{[437-the boy]} ' [I]_261-rose never thought [you]_123-oliver had told [us]_7904-us anything but the truth , '_[261-rose] said [Rose]_261-rose , soothing [him]_123-oliver . ' But what is this ? - of whom do [you]_123-oliver speak ? '_[261-rose] ' [I]_123-oliver have seen [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , scarcely able to articulate , ' [the gentleman who was so good to [me]_123-oliver]_{7906-the gentleman who was so good to me} - [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , that [we]_7904-us have so often talked about . '_[123-oliver] ' Where ? '_[261-rose] asked [Rose]_261-rose . ' Getting out of [a coach]_{5442-a coach} , '_[123-oliver] replied [Oliver]_123-oliver , shedding tears of delight , ' and going into [a house]_{1941-a house} . [I]_123-oliver did n't speak to [him]_{4618-the gentleman} - [I]_123-oliver could n't speak to [him]_{4618-the gentleman} , for [he]_{4618-the gentleman} did n't see [me]_123-oliver , and [I]_123-oliver trembled so , that [I]_123-oliver was not able to go up to [him]_{4618-the gentleman} . But [Giles]_{241-mr. giles} asked , for [me]_123-oliver , whether [he]_{4618-the gentleman} lived [there]_4617-there , and [they]_7910-they said [he]_{4618-the gentleman} did . Look here , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver , opening a scrap of paper , ' here it is ; here 's where [he]_123-oliver lives - [I]_123-oliver 'm_[123-oliver] going [there]_4617-there directly ! Oh , dear [me]_0-i , dear [me]_0-i ! What shall [I]_0-i do when [I]_0-i come to see [him]_123-oliver and hear [him]_123-oliver speak again ! ' With [her]_7911-her attention not a little distracted by these and a great many other incoherent exclamations of joy , [Rose]_261-rose read the address , which was [Craven Street]_{82-craven street} , in [the Strand]_{7912-the strand} . [She]_261-rose very soon determined upon turning the discovery to account . '_[123-oliver] Quick ! ' [she]_261-rose said . '_[123-oliver] Tell [them]_3394-them to fetch [a hackney - coach]_{3395-a hackney - coach} , and be ready to go with [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i will take [you]_123-oliver [there]_4617-there directly , without a minute 's loss of time . [I]_0-i will only tell [[my]_0-i aunt]_{6897-my aunt} that [we]_3398-they are going out for an hour , and be ready as soon as [you]_123-oliver are . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver needed no prompting to despatch , and in little more than five minutes [they]_3398-they were on [their]_3398-they way to [Craven Street]_{82-craven street} . When [they]_3398-they arrived [there]_4617-there , [Rose]_261-rose left [Oliver]_123-oliver in [the coach]_{5036-the coach} , under pretence of preparing [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} to receive [him]_123-oliver ; and sending up [her]_261-rose card by [the servant]_{5691-the servant} , requested to see [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} on very pressing business . [The servant]_{5691-the servant} soon returned , to beg that [she]_261-rose would walk [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} ; and following [him]_{194-mr. brownlow} into [an upper room]_{7919-an upper room} , [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} was presented to [an elderly gentleman of benevolent appearance]_{7920-an elderly gentleman of benevolent appearance} , in a bottle - green coat . At no great distance from whom , was seated [another old gentleman , in nankeen breeches and gaiters]_{7921-another old gentleman , in nankeen breeches and gaiters} ; who did not look particularly benevolent , and who was sitting with [his]_0-i hands clasped on the top of a thick stick , and [his]_0-i chin propped thereupon . '_[3399-your] Dear [me]_0-i , ' said [the gentleman , in the bottle - green coat , hastily rising with great politeness]_{7922-the gentleman , in the bottle - green coat , hastily rising with great politeness} , '_[3399-your] [I]_0-i beg [your]_3399-your pardon , [young lady]_{3400-young lady} - [I]_0-i imagined it was [some importunate person]_{3401-some importunate person} who - [I]_0-i beg [you]_3399-your will excuse [me]_0-i . Be seated , pray . ' '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , [I]_0-i believe , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' said [Rose]_261-rose , glancing from [the other gentleman]_{1956-the other gentleman} to [the one who had spoken]_{7924-the one who had spoken} . '_[4564-sir] That is [my]_0-i name , ' said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_[4564-sir] This is [[my]_0-i friend]_{597-my friend} , [Mr. Grimwig]_{3404-mr. grimwig} . [Grimwig]_{194-mr. brownlow} , will [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} leave [us]_3405-us for a few minutes ? ' '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} [I]_0-i believe , ' interposed [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} that at this period of [our]_3405-us interview , [I]_0-i need not give [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} the trouble of going away . If [I]_0-i am correctly informed , [he]_{4691-that gentleman} is cognizant of the business on which [I]_0-i wish to speak to [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} inclined [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} head . [Mr. Grimwig]_{7926-mr. grimwig} [, who had made one very stiff bow , and risen]_{7927-, who had made one very stiff bow , and risen} from [his]_{7926-mr. grimwig} chair , made another very stiff bow , and dropped into it again . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall surprise [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} very much , [I]_0-i have no doubt , ' said [Rose]_261-rose , naturally embarrassed ; '_[0-i] but [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} once showed great benevolence and goodness to [a very dear young friend of mine]_{3407-a very dear young friend of mine} , and [I]_0-i am sure [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} will take an interest in hearing of [him]_{4691-that gentleman} again . ' '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} Indeed ! ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[123-oliver] [Oliver Twist]_123-oliver [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} knew [him]_{4691-that gentleman} as , ' replied [Rose]_261-rose . The words no sooner escaped [her]_261-rose lips , than [Mr. Grimwig]_{7928-mr. grimwig} , who had been affecting to dip into a large book that lay on the table , upset it with a great crash , and falling back in [his]_{7926-mr. grimwig} chair , discharged from [his]_{7926-mr. grimwig} features every expression but one of unmitigated wonder , and indulged in a prolonged and vacant stare ; then , as if ashamed of having betrayed so much emotion , [he]_{7926-mr. grimwig} jerked [himself]_{7926-mr. grimwig} , as it were , by a convulsion into [his]_{7926-mr. grimwig} former attitude , and looking out straight before [him]_{7926-mr. grimwig} emitted a long deep whistle , which seemed , at last , not to be discharged on empty air , but to die away in the innermost recesses of [his]_{7926-mr. grimwig} stomach . [Mr. Browlow]_{275-mr. browlow} was no less surprised , although [his]_{275-mr. browlow} astonishment was not expressed in the same eccentric manner . [He]_0-i drew [his]_{275-mr. browlow} chair nearer to [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} 's , and said , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} Do [me]_0-i the favour , [[my]_0-i dear [young lady]_{3400-young lady}]_{2551-my dear young lady} , to leave entirely out of the question that goodness and benevolence of which [you]_{3400-young lady} speak , and of which [nobody else]_{909-nobody else} knows anything ; and if [you]_{3400-young lady} have it in [your]_{3400-young lady} power to produce any evidence which will alter the unfavourable opinion [I]_0-i was once induced to entertain of [that poor child]_{3411-that poor child} , in [Heaven]_227-heaven 's name put [me]_0-i in possession of it . ' '_{[3412-a bad one]} [A bad one]_{3412-a bad one} ! [I]_0-i 'll eat [my]_0-i head if [he]_{3411-that poor child} is not a bad one , ' growled [Mr. Grimwig]_{7929-mr. grimwig} , speaking by some ventriloquial power , without moving a muscle of [his]_{7929-mr. grimwig} face . '_[0-i] [He]_{3411-that poor child} is [a child of a noble nature and a warm heart]_{3413-a child of a noble nature and a warm heart} , ' said [Rose]_261-rose , colouring ; '_{[3413-a child of a noble nature and a warm heart]} and that Power which has thought fit to try [him]_{3411-that poor child} beyond [his]_{3411-that poor child} years , has planted in [his]_{3411-that poor child} breast affections and feelings which would do honour to many who have numbered [his]_{3411-that poor child} days six times over . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm only sixty - one , '_{[3414-mr. grimwig]} said [Mr. Grimwig]_{3414-mr. grimwig} , with the same rigid face . ' And , as [the devil]_{1806-the devil} 's in it if [this Oliver]_{7931-this oliver} is not twelve years old at least , [I]_{3414-mr. grimwig} do n't see the application of that remark . '_{[3414-mr. grimwig]} ' Do not heed [[my]_{194-mr. brownlow} friend]_{597-my friend} , [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; ' [he]_{3411-that poor child} does not mean what [he]_{3411-that poor child} says . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' Yes , [he]_{3411-that poor child} does , '_{[3415-mr. grimwig]} growled [Mr. Grimwig]_{3415-mr. grimwig} . ' No , [he]_{3411-that poor child} does not , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , obviously rising in wrath as [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} spoke . ' [He]_{3411-that poor child} 'll eat [his]_{3411-that poor child} head , if [he]_{3411-that poor child} does n't , '_{[3416-mr. grimwig]} growled [Mr. Grimwig]_{3416-mr. grimwig} . ' [He]_{3411-that poor child} would deserve to have it knocked off , if [he]_{3411-that poor child} does , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' And [he]_{3411-that poor child} 'd uncommonly like to see [any man]_{526-any man} offer to do it , '_{[3417-mr. grimwig]} responded [Mr. Grimwig]_{3417-mr. grimwig} , knocking [his]_{3417-mr. grimwig} stick upon the floor . Having gone thus far , [the two old gentlemen]_{5766-the two old gentlemen} severally took snuff , and afterwards shook hands , according to [their]_{5766-the two old gentlemen} invariable custom . ' Now , [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , ' to return to the subject in which [your]_{256-miss maylie} humanity is so much interested . Will [you]_{256-miss maylie} let [me]_261-rose know what intelligence [you]_{256-miss maylie} have of [this poor child]_{2546-this poor child} : allowing [me]_261-rose to promise that [I]_261-rose exhausted every means in [my]_261-rose power of discovering [him]_{2546-this poor child} , and that since [I]_261-rose have been absent from [this country]_{6793-this country} , [my]_261-rose first impression that [he]_{2546-this poor child} had imposed upon [me]_261-rose , and had been persuaded by [[his]_{2546-this poor child} former associates]_{7936-his former associates} to rob [me]_261-rose , has been considerably shaken . '_[261-rose] [Rose]_261-rose , who had had time to collect [her]_261-rose thoughts , at once related , in a few natural words , all that had befallen [Oliver]_123-oliver since [he]_123-oliver left [[Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} 's house]_{3419-mr. brownlow 's house} ; reserving [Nancy]_127-nancy 's information for [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} 's private ear , and concluding with the assurance that [his]_123-oliver only sorrow , for some months past , had been not being able to meet with [[his]_123-oliver former benefactor and friend]_{3421-his former benefactor and friend} . ' Thank [God]_167-god ! '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} said [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . ' This is great happiness to [me]_{4702-the old gentleman} , great happiness . But [you]_261-rose have not told [me]_{4702-the old gentleman} where [he]_123-oliver is now , [Miss Maylie]_{256-miss maylie} . [You]_261-rose must pardon [my]_{4702-the old gentleman} finding fault with [you]_261-rose , - but why not have brought [him]_123-oliver ? '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} ' [He]_123-oliver is waiting in [a coach]_{5442-a coach} at the door , '_[261-rose] replied [Rose]_261-rose . ' At this door ! '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} cried [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . With which [he]_{4702-the old gentleman} hurried out of [the room]_{432-the room} , down [the stairs]_{6216-the stairs} , up [the coachsteps]_{3426-the coachsteps} , and into [the coach]_{5036-the coach} , without another word . When [the room]_{432-the room} - door closed behind [him]_{4702-the old gentleman} , [Mr. Grimwig]_{3429-mr. grimwig} lifted up [his]_{3429-mr. grimwig} head , and converting one of the hind legs of [his]_{3429-mr. grimwig} chair into a pivot , described three distinct circles with the assistance of [his]_{3429-mr. grimwig} stick and the table ; sitting in it all the time . After performing this evolution , [he]_{3429-mr. grimwig} rose and limped as fast as [he]_{3429-mr. grimwig} could up and down [the room]_{432-the room} at least a dozen times , and then stopping suddenly before [Rose]_261-rose , kissed [her]_261-rose without the slightest preface . ' Hush ! '_{[3429-mr. grimwig]} [he]_{3429-mr. grimwig} said , as [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} rose in some alarm at this unusual proceeding . ' Do n't be afraid . [I]_{3429-mr. grimwig} 'm_{[3429-mr. grimwig]} old enough to be [[your]_261-rose grandfather]_{3432-your grandfather} . [You]_261-rose 're [a sweet girl]_{7938-a sweet girl} . [I]_{3429-mr. grimwig} like [you]_261-rose . Here [they]_7939-they are ! '_{[3429-mr. grimwig]} In fact , as [he]_{3429-mr. grimwig} threw [himself]_{3429-mr. grimwig} at one dexterous dive into [his]_{3429-mr. grimwig} former seat , [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} returned , accompanied by [Oliver]_123-oliver , whom [Mr. Grimwig]_{3433-mr. grimwig} received very graciously ; and if the gratification of that moment had been the only reward for all [her]_261-rose anxiety and care in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's behalf , [Rose Maylie]_261-rose would have been well repaid . ' There is [somebody else who should not be forgotten , by the bye]_{7940-somebody else who should not be forgotten , by the bye} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , ringing the bell . ' Send [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} [here]_351-here , if [you]_261-rose please . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} [The old housekeeper]_{3434-the old housekeeper} answered the summons with all dispatch ; and dropping a curtsey at the door , waited for orders . ' Why , [you]_261-rose get blinder every day , [Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , rather testily . ' Well , that [I]_{5061-the old lady} do , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[5061-the old lady]} replied [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} . ' [People]_480-people 's eyes , at [my]_{5061-the old lady} time of life , do n't improve with age , [sir]_4564-sir . '_{[5061-the old lady]} ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} could have told [you]_261-rose that , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; ' but put on [your]_261-rose glasses , and see if [you]_261-rose ca n't find out what [you]_261-rose were wanted for , will [you]_261-rose ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} [The old lady]_{5061-the old lady} began to rummage in [her]_{5061-the old lady} pocket for [her]_{5061-the old lady} spectacles . But [Oliver]_123-oliver 's patience was not proof against this new trial ; and yielding to [his]_123-oliver first impulse , [he]_123-oliver sprang into [her]_{5061-the old lady} arms . ' [God]_167-god be good to [me]_{5061-the old lady} ! '_{[5061-the old lady]} cried [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , embracing [him]_123-oliver ; ' it is [[my]_{5061-the old lady} innocent boy]_{7945-my innocent boy} ! '_{[5061-the old lady]} ' [[My]_123-oliver dear old nurse]_{7946-my dear old nurse} ! '_[123-oliver] cried [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' [He]_123-oliver would come back - [I]_{5061-the old lady} knew [he]_123-oliver would , '_{[5061-the old lady]} said [the old lady]_{5061-the old lady} , holding [him]_123-oliver in [her]_{5061-the old lady} arms . ' How well [he]_123-oliver looks , and how like [[a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} 's son]_{7948-a gentleman 's son} [he]_123-oliver is dressed again ! Where have [you]_123-oliver been , this long , long while ? Ah ! the same sweet face , but not so pale ; the same soft eye , but not so sad . [I]_{5061-the old lady} have never forgotten them or [his]_123-oliver quiet smile , but have seen them every day , side by side with those of [[my]_{5061-the old lady} own dear children]_{7949-my own dear children} , dead and gone since [I]_{5061-the old lady} was [a lightsome young creature]_{7950-a lightsome young creature} . '_{[5061-the old lady]} Running on thus , and now holding [Oliver]_123-oliver from [her]_{5061-the old lady} to mark how [he]_123-oliver had grown , now clasping [him]_123-oliver to [her]_{5061-the old lady} and passing [her]_{5061-the old lady} fingers fondly through [his]_123-oliver hair , [the good soul]_{3439-the good soul} laughed and wept upon [his]_123-oliver neck by turns . Leaving [her]_{5061-the old lady} and [Oliver]_123-oliver to compare notes at leisure , [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} led the way into [another room]_{6754-another room} ; and there , heard from [Rose]_261-rose a full narration of [her]_261-rose interview with [Nancy]_127-nancy , which occasioned [him]_123-oliver no little surprise and perplexity . [Rose]_261-rose also explained [her]_261-rose reasons for not confiding in [[her]_261-rose friend]_{1626-her friend} [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} in the first instance . [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} considered that [she]_261-rose had acted prudently , and readily undertook to hold solemn conference with [the worthy doctor]_{3443-the worthy doctor} [himself]_{4702-the old gentleman} . To afford [him]_123-oliver an early opportunity for the execution of this design , it was arranged that [he]_123-oliver should call at [the hotel]_{7319-the hotel} at eight o'clock that evening , and that in the meantime [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} should be cautiously informed of all that had occurred . These preliminaries adjusted , [Rose]_261-rose and [Oliver]_123-oliver returned [home]_4804-home . [Rose]_261-rose had by no means overrated the measure of [the good doctor]_{7185-the good doctor} 's wrath . [Nancy]_127-nancy 's history was no sooner unfolded to [him]_123-oliver , than [he]_123-oliver poured forth a shower of mingled threats and execrations ; threatened to make [her]_127-nancy the first victim of the combined ingenuity of [Messrs. Blathers]_{253-messrs. blathers} and [Duff]_252-duff ; and actually put on [his]_123-oliver hat preparatory to sallying forth to obtain the assistance of [those worthies]_{3447-those worthies} . And , doubtless , [he]_123-oliver would , in this first outbreak , have carried the intention into effect without a moment 's consideration of the consequences , if [he]_123-oliver had not been restrained , in part , by corresponding violence on the side of [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , who was [himself]_{194-mr. brownlow} of an irascible temperament , and party by such arguments and representations as seemed best calculated to dissuade [him]_{194-mr. brownlow} from [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} hotbrained purpose . ' Then what the devil is to be done ? '_{[3448-the impetuous doctor]} said [the impetuous doctor]_{3448-the impetuous doctor} , when [they]_3449-we had rejoined [the two ladies]_{2502-the two ladies} . ' Are [we]_3449-we to pass a vote of thanks to [all these vagabonds]_{7951-all these vagabonds} , male and female , and beg [them]_{7951-all these vagabonds} to accept a hundred pounds , or so , apiece , as a trifling mark of [our]_3449-we esteem , and some slight acknowledgment of [their]_{7951-all these vagabonds} kindness to [Oliver]_123-oliver ? '_{[3448-the impetuous doctor]} ' Not exactly that , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , laughing ; ' but [we]_3449-we must proceed gently and with great care . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' Gentleness and care , '_{[5019-the doctor]} exclaimed [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} 'd send [them]_{7951-all these vagabonds} one and all to - '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Never mind where , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} interposed [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' But reflect whether sending [them]_{7951-all these vagabonds} anywhere is likely to attain the object [we]_3449-we have in view . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' What object ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} asked [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' Simply , the discovery of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's parentage , and regaining for [him]_123-oliver the inheritance of which , if this story be true , [he]_123-oliver has been fraudulently deprived . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Ah ! '_{[247-mr. losberne]} said [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , cooling [himself]_{247-mr. losberne} with [his]_{247-mr. losberne} pocket - handkerchief ; ' [I]_{247-mr. losberne} almost forgot that . '_{[247-mr. losberne]} ' [You]_{5019-the doctor} see , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} pursued [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; ' placing [this poor girl]_{7952-this poor girl} entirely out of the question , and supposing it were possible to bring [these scoundrels]_{7953-these scoundrels} to justice without compromising [her]_{7952-this poor girl} safety , what good should [we]_3449-we bring about ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' Hanging a few of [them]_{7953-these scoundrels} at least , in all probability , '_{[5019-the doctor]} suggested [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , ' and transporting the rest . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Very good , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , smiling ; ' but no doubt [they]_{7951-all these vagabonds} will bring that about for [themselves]_{7951-all these vagabonds} in the fulness of time , and if [we]_3449-we step in to forestall [them]_{7951-all these vagabonds} , it seems to [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} that [we]_3449-we shall be performing a very Quixotic act , in direct opposition to [our]_3449-we own interest - or at least to [Oliver]_123-oliver 's , which is the same thing . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' How ? '_{[5019-the doctor]} inquired [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' Thus . It is quite clear that [we]_3449-we shall have extreme difficulty in getting to the bottom of this mystery , unless [we]_3449-we can bring [this man]_{4708-this man} , [Monks]_133-monks , upon [his]_{4708-this man} knees . That can only be done by stratagem , and by catching [him]_{4708-this man} when [he]_{4708-this man} is not surrounded by [these people]_{2074-these people} . For , suppose [he]_{4708-this man} were apprehended , [we]_3449-we have no proof against [him]_{4708-this man} . [He]_{4708-this man} is not even so far as [we]_3449-we know , or as the facts appear to [us]_3449-we concerned with [the gang]_{7956-the gang} in any of [their]_{7956-the gang} robberies . If [he]_{4708-this man} were not discharged , it is very unlikely that [he]_{4708-this man} could receive any further punishment than being committed to [prison]_760-prison as [a rogue and vagabond]_{7958-a rogue and vagabond} ; and of course ever afterwards [his]_{4708-this man} mouth would be so obstinately closed that [he]_{4708-this man} might as well , for [our]_3449-we purposes , be deaf , dumb , blind , and [an idiot]_{7959-an idiot} . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Then , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} impetuously , ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} put it to [you]_261-rose again , whether [you]_261-rose think it reasonable that this promise to [the girl]_{5742-the girl} should be considered binding ; a promise made with the best and kindest intentions , but really - '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' Do not discuss the point , [[my]_{194-mr. brownlow} dear [young lady]_{3400-young lady}]_{2551-my dear young lady} , pray , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , interrupting [Rose]_261-rose as [she]_261-rose was about to speak . ' The promise shall be kept . [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} do n't think it will , in the slightest degree , interfere with [our]_3449-we proceedings . But , before [we]_3449-we can resolve upon any precise course of action , it will be necessary to see [the girl]_{5742-the girl} ; to ascertain from [her]_{5742-the girl} whether [she]_{5742-the girl} will point out [this Monks]_{7845-this monks} , on the understanding that [he]_{7845-this monks} is to be dealt with by [us]_3449-we , and not by the law ; or , if [she]_{5742-the girl} will not , or can not do that , to procure from [her]_{5742-the girl} such an account of [his]_{7845-this monks} haunts and description of [[his]_{7845-this monks} person]_{5390-his person} , as will enable [us]_3449-we to identify [him]_{7845-this monks} . [She]_{5742-the girl} can not be seen until next Sunday night ; this is Tuesday . [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} would suggest that in the meantime , [we]_3449-we remain perfectly quiet , and keep these matters secret even from [Oliver]_123-oliver [himself]_{7845-this monks} . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} Although [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} received with many wry faces a proposal involving a delay of five whole days , [he]_{247-mr. losberne} was fain to admit that no better course occurred to [him]_{247-mr. losberne} just then ; and as both [Rose]_261-rose and [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} sided very strongly with [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} 's proposition was carried unanimously . ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} should like , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} said , ' to call in the aid of [[my]_{194-mr. brownlow} friend]_{597-my friend} [Grimwig]_{194-mr. brownlow} . [He]_{194-mr. brownlow} is [a strange creature]_{7967-a strange creature} , but [a shrewd one]_{7968-a shrewd one} , and might prove of material assistance to [us]_3449-we ; [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} should say that [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} was bred [a lawyer]_{7969-a lawyer} , and quitted [the Bar]_{6569-the bar} in disgust because [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} had only one brief and a motion of course , in twenty years , though whether that is recommendation or not , [you]_261-rose must determine for [yourselves]_261-rose . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [I]_{5019-the doctor} have no objection to [your]_261-rose calling in [[your]_261-rose friend]_{2294-your friend} if [I]_{5019-the doctor} may call in mine , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} . ' [We]_3449-we must put it to the vote , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , ' who may [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} be ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [[That lady]_{1251-that lady} 's son]_{7973-that lady 's son} , and [this young lady]_{5574-this young lady} 's - [very old friend]_{7975-very old friend} , '_{[5019-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , motioning towards [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , and concluding with an expressive glance at [[her]_{244-mrs. maylie} niece]_{7254-her niece} . [Rose]_261-rose blushed deeply , but [she]_261-rose did not make any audible objection to this motion possibly [she]_261-rose felt in a hopeless minority ; and [Harry Maylie]_131-harry and [Mr. Grimwig]_{3460-mr. grimwig} were accordingly added to [the committee]_{3461-the committee} . ' [We]_3449-we stay in [town]_1697-town , of course , '_{[244-mrs. maylie]} said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , ' while there remains the slightest prospect of prosecuting this inquiry with a chance of success . [I]_{244-mrs. maylie} will spare neither trouble nor expense in behalf of the object in which [we]_3449-we are all so deeply interested , and [I]_{244-mrs. maylie} am content to remain here , if it be for twelve months , so long as [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} assure [me]_{244-mrs. maylie} that any hope remains . '_{[244-mrs. maylie]} ' Good ! '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' And as [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} see on the faces about [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} , a disposition to inquire how it happened that [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} was not in the way to corroborate [Oliver]_123-oliver 's tale , and had so suddenly left [the kingdom]_{2339-the kingdom} , let [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} stipulate that [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} shall be asked no questions until such time as [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} may deem it expedient to forestall [them]_7978-them by telling [my]_{194-mr. brownlow} own story . Believe [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} , [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} make this request with good reason , for [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} might otherwise excite hopes destined never to be realised , and only increase difficulties and disappointments already quite numerous enough . Come ! Supper has been announced , and [young Oliver]_123-oliver , who is all alone in [the next room]_{2660-the next room} , will have begun to think , by this time , that [we]_7980-we have wearied of [his]_123-oliver company , and entered into some dark conspiracy to thrust [him]_123-oliver forth upon [the world]_{4589-the world} . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} With these words , [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} gave [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} hand to [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , and escorted [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} into [the supper - room]_{3463-the supper - room} . [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} followed , leading [Rose]_261-rose ; and the council was , for the present , effectually broken up . CHAPTER XLII AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE OF [OLIVER]_123-oliver 'S , [EXHIBITING DECIDED MARKS OF GENIUS]_{276-exhibiting decided marks of genius} , BECOMES A PUBLIC CHARACTER IN [THE METROPOLIS]_{83-the metropolis} Upon the night when [Nancy]_127-nancy , having lulled [Mr. Sikes]_161-sikes to sleep , hurried on [her]_127-nancy self - imposed mission to [Rose Maylie]_261-rose , there advanced towards [London]_3-london , by [the Great North Road]_{84-the great north road} , [two persons]_{7982-two persons} , upon whom it is expedient that this history should bestow some attention . [They]_{7982-two persons} were [a man]_{469-a man} and [woman]_2889-woman ; or perhaps [they]_{7982-two persons} would be better described as [a male and female]_{7985-a male and female} : for [the former]_{5396-the former} was one of [those long - limbed , knock - kneed , shambling , bony people]_{7987-those long - limbed , knock - kneed , shambling , bony people} , to whom it is difficult to assign any precise age , - looking as [they]_{7982-two persons} do , when [they]_{7982-two persons} are yet [boys]_493-boys , like [undergrown men]_{7989-undergrown men} , and when [they]_{7982-two persons} are almost [men]_416-men , like [overgrown boys]_{7991-overgrown boys} . [The woman]_{2127-the woman} was young , but of a robust and hardy make , as [she]_{2127-the woman} need have been to bear the weight of the heavy bundle which was strapped to [her]_{2127-the woman} back . [[Her]_{2127-the woman} companion]_{6446-her companion} was not encumbered with much luggage , as there merely dangled from a stick which [he]_{6446-her companion} carried over [his]_{6446-her companion} shoulder , a small parcel wrapped in a common handkerchief , and apparently light enough . This circumstance , added to the length of [his]_{6446-her companion} legs , which were of unusual extent , enabled [him]_{6446-her companion} with much ease to keep some half - dozen paces in advance of [[his]_{6446-her companion} companion]_{4727-his companion} , to whom [he]_{6446-her companion} occasionally turned with an impatient jerk of the head : as if reproaching [her]_{4727-his companion} tardiness , and urging [her]_{4727-his companion} to greater exertion . Thus , [they]_7995-they had toiled along [the dusty road]_{7996-the dusty road} , taking little heed of any object within sight , save when [they]_7995-they stepped aside to allow a wider passage for the mail - coaches which were whirling out of [town]_1697-town , until [they]_7995-they passed through [Highgate archway]_99-highgate ; when [the foremost traveller]_{7998-the foremost traveller} stopped and called impatiently to [[his]_{7998-the foremost traveller} companion]_{4727-his companion} , '_{[247-mr. losberne]} Come on , ca n't [yer]_3464-yer ? What a lazybones [yer]_3464-yer are , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . ' '_{[158-charlotte]} It 's a heavy load , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_3465-yer , ' said [the female]_{8000-the female} , coming up , almost breathless with fatigue . '_[0-i] Heavy ! What are [yer]_3465-yer talking about ? What are [yer]_3465-yer made for ? ' rejoined [the male traveller]_{8001-the male traveller} , changing [his]_{8001-the male traveller} own little bundle as [he]_{8001-the male traveller} spoke , to the other shoulder . '_[3465-yer] Oh , there [yer]_3465-yer are , resting again ! Well , if [yer]_3465-yer ai n't enough to tire [anybody]_435-anybody 's patience out , [I]_0-i do n't know what is ! ' '_{[2127-the woman]} Is it much farther ? ' asked [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , resting [herself]_{2127-the woman} against a bank , and looking up with the perspiration streaming from [her]_{2127-the woman} face . '_{[2127-the woman]} Much farther ! [Yer]_3465-yer as good as there , ' said [the long - legged tramper , pointing out before [him]_3465-yer]_{8003-the long - legged tramper , pointing out before him} . '_[3465-yer] Look there ! Those are the lights of [London]_3-london . ' '_{[2127-the woman]} They 're a good two mile off , at least , '_{[2127-the woman]} said [the woman]_{2127-the woman} despondingly . ' Never mind whether [they]_8004-they 're_{[2127-the woman]} two mile off , or twenty , ' said [Noah Claypole]_134-noah ; for [he]_134-noah it was ; '_{[2127-the woman]} but get up and come on , or [I]_0-i 'll kick [yer]_3465-yer , and so [I]_0-i give [yer]_3465-yer notice . ' As [Noah]_134-noah 's red nose grew redder with anger , and as [he]_134-noah crossed [the road]_{4910-the road} while speaking , as if fully prepared to put [his]_134-noah threat into execution , [the woman]_{2127-the woman} rose without any further remark , and trudged onward by [his]_134-noah side . '_[0-i] Where do [you]_0-i mean to stop for the night , [Noah]_134-noah ? ' [she]_{2127-the woman} asked , after [they]_8007-they had walked a few hundred yards . '_[0-i] How should [I]_0-i know ? ' replied [Noah]_134-noah , whose temper had been considerably impaired by walking . '_[0-i] Near , [I]_0-i hope , ' said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . '_[0-i] No , not near , ' replied [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . '_[0-i] There ! Not near ; so do n't think it . ' '_[0-i] Why not ? ' '_[0-i] When [I]_0-i tell [yer]_3465-yer that [I]_0-i do n't mean to do a thing , that 's enough , without any why or because either , ' replied [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah with dignity . '_[0-i] Well , [you]_0-i need n't be so cross , ' said [[his]_134-noah companion]_{4727-his companion} . '_[0-i] A pretty thing it would be , would n't it to go and stop at [the very first public - house outside [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{3468-the very first public - house outside the town} , so that [Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} , if [he]_3470-he come up after [us]_3471-us , might poke in [his]_3470-he old nose , and have [us]_3471-us taken back in [a cart]_{3472-a cart} with handcuffs on , ' said [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah in a jeering tone . '_[3470-he] No ! [I]_0-i shall go and lose [myself]_0-i among [the narrowest streets [I]_0-i can find]_{3473-the narrowest streets i can find} , and not stop till [we]_3471-us come to [the very out - of - the - wayest house [I]_0-i can set eyes on]_{3474-the very out - of - the - wayest house i can set eyes on} . ' [Cod]_277-cod , [yer]_277-cod may thanks [yer]_277-cod stars [I]_3470-he 've got a head ; for if [we]_3471-us had n't gone , at first , [the wrong road]_{8009-the wrong road} a purpose , and come back across [country]_322-country , [yer'd]_277-cod have been locked up hard and fast a week ago , [[my]_3470-he lady]_{8011-my lady} . And serve [yer]_277-cod right for being [a fool]_{454-a fool} . '_[3470-he] ' [I]_{158-charlotte} know [I]_{158-charlotte} ai n't as cunning as [you]_134-noah are , '_{[158-charlotte]} replied [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ; ' but do n't put all the blame on [me]_{158-charlotte} , and say [I]_{158-charlotte} should have been locked up . [You]_134-noah would have been if [I]_{158-charlotte} had been , any way . '_{[158-charlotte]} ' [Yer]_134-noah took the money from the till , [yer]_134-noah know [yer]_134-noah did , '_[134-noah] said [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . ' [I]_{158-charlotte} took it for [you]_134-noah , [Noah]_134-noah , [dear]_769-dear , '_{[158-charlotte]} rejoined [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . ' Did [I]_134-noah keep it ? '_[134-noah] asked [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . ' No ; [you]_134-noah trusted in [me]_{679-the lady} , and let [me]_{679-the lady} carry it like [a dear]_{5450-a dear} , and so [you]_134-noah are , '_{[679-the lady]} said [the lady]_{679-the lady} , chucking [him]_134-noah under the chin , and drawing [her]_{679-the lady} arm through [his]_134-noah . This was indeed the case ; but as it was not [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah 's habit to repose a blind and foolish confidence in [anybody]_435-anybody , it should be observed , in justice to [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} , that [he]_134-noah had trusted [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} to this extent , in order that , if [they]_3478-they were pursued , the money might be found on [her]_{158-charlotte} : which would leave [him]_134-noah an opportunity of asserting [his]_134-noah innocence of any theft , and would greatly facilitate [his]_134-noah chances of escape . Of course , [he]_134-noah entered at this juncture , into no explanation of [his]_134-noah motives , and [they]_3478-they walked on very lovingly together . In pursuance of this cautious plan , [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah went on , without halting , until [he]_134-noah arrived at [the Angel at [Islington]_16-islington]_{3479-the angel at islington} , where [he]_134-noah wisely judged , from the crowd of [passengers]_{1536-passengers} and numbers of [vehicles]_{3481-vehicles} , that [London]_3-london began in earnest . Just pausing to observe which appeared [the most crowded streets]_{3482-the most crowded streets} , and consequently the most to be avoided , [he]_134-noah crossed into [Saint John 's Road]_{86-saint john 's road} , and was soon deep in the obscurity of the intricate and dirty ways , which , lying between [Gray 's Inn Lane]_{87-gray 's inn lane} and [Smithfield]_{34-smithfield} , render [that part of [the town]_{4898-the town}]_{3483-that part of the town} one of the lowest and worst that improvement has left in [the midst of [London]_3-london]_{3485-the midst of london} . Through [these streets]_{3486-these streets} , [Noah Claypole]_134-noah walked , dragging [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} after [him]_134-noah ; now stepping into [the kennel]_{4912-the kennel} to embrace at a glance the whole external character of [some small public - house]_{3488-some small public - house} ; now jogging on again , as some fancied appearance induced [him]_134-noah to believe it too public for [his]_134-noah purpose . At length , [he]_134-noah stopped in front of one , more humble in appearance and more dirty than any [he]_134-noah had yet seen ; and , having crossed over and surveyed [it]_3489-it from [the opposite pavement]_{3490-the opposite pavement} , graciously announced [his]_134-noah intention of putting up [there]_4617-there , for the night . ' So give [us]_8015-us the bundle , '_[134-noah] said [Noah]_134-noah , unstrapping it from [the woman]_{2127-the woman} 's shoulders , and slinging it over [his]_134-noah own ; ' and do n't [yer]_{2127-the woman} speak , except when [yer]_{2127-the woman} spoke to . What 's the name of [the house]_{4595-the house} - t - h - r - three what ? '_[134-noah] ' [Cripples]_{233-the cripples} , '_{[158-charlotte]} said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . ' [Three Cripples]_{233-the cripples} , '_[134-noah] repeated [Noah]_134-noah , ' and a very good sign too . Now , then ! Keep close at [my]_134-noah heels , and come along . '_[134-noah] With these injunctions , [he]_134-noah pushed the rattling door with [his]_134-noah shoulder , and entered [the house]_{4595-the house} , followed by [[his]_134-noah companion]_{4727-his companion} . There was [[nobody]_354-nobody in [the bar]_{6569-the bar}]_{3496-nobody in the bar} but [a young Jew , who , with [his]_{3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} two elbows on the counter]_{3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} , was reading a dirty newspaper . [He]_{3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} stared very hard at [Noah]_134-noah , and [Noah]_134-noah stared very hard at [him]_{3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} . If [Noah]_134-noah had been attired in [[his]_134-noah charity - boy]_{3499-his charity - boy} 's dress , there might have been some reason for [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} opening [his]_{3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} eyes so wide ; but as [he]_{3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} had discarded the coat and badge , and wore a short smock - frock over [his]_{3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} leathers , there seemed no particular reason for [his]_{3498-a young jew , who , with his two elbows on the counter} appearance exciting so much attention in [a public - house]_{1927-a public - house} . ' Is this [the Three Cripples]_{8017-the three cripples} ? '_[134-noah] asked [Noah]_134-noah . ' That is the dabe of this '_[134-noah] ouse , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[134-noah] [A gentleman [we]_3503-us met on [the road]_{4910-the road} , coming up from [the country]_{5109-the country}]_{3502-a gentleman we met on the road , coming up from the country} , recommended [us]_3503-us [here]_351-here , ' said [Noah]_134-noah , nudging [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , perhaps to call [her]_{158-charlotte} attention to this most ingenious device for attracting respect , and perhaps to warn [her]_{158-charlotte} to betray no surprise . '_[3503-us] [We]_3503-us want to sleep here to - night . ' '_[3503-us] I'b dot certaid [you]_134-noah cad , ' said [Barney]_195-barney , who was [the attendant sprite]_{8019-the attendant sprite} ; '_[3503-us] but [I]_0-i 'll idquire . ' '_[0-i] Show [us]_3503-us the tap , and give [us]_3503-us a bit of cold meat and a drop of beer while [yer]_3503-us inquiring , will [yer]_3503-us ? ' said [Noah]_134-noah . [Barney]_195-barney complied by ushering [them]_3503-us into [a small back - room]_{8020-a small back - room} , and setting the required viands before [them]_3503-us ; having done which , [he]_195-barney informed [the travellers]_{8021-the travellers} that [they]_3503-us could be lodged that night , and left [the amiable couple]_{6721-the amiable couple} to [their]_3503-us refreshment . Now , [this back - room]_{8023-this back - room} was immediately behind the bar , and some steps lower , so that [any person]_{8024-any person} connected with [the house]_{4595-the house} , undrawing a small curtain which concealed a single pane of glass fixed in the wall of [the last - named apartment]_{8026-the last - named apartment} , about five feet from [its]_{8026-the last - named apartment} flooring , could not only look down upon [any guests in [the back - room]_{8028-the back - room}]_{8027-any guests in the back - room} without any great hazard of being observed the glass being in a dark angle of the wall , between which and a large upright beam [the observer]_{8029-the observer} had to thrust [himself]_{8029-the observer} , but could , by applying [his]_{8029-the observer} ear to the partition , ascertain with tolerable distinctness , [their]_3503-us subject of conversation . [The landlord of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{6588-the landlord of the house} had not withdrawn [his]_{6588-the landlord of the house} eye from [this place of espial]_{8032-this place of espial} for five minutes , and [Barney]_195-barney had only just returned from making the communication above related , when [Fagin]_174-fagin , in the course of [his]_174-fagin evening 's business , came into [the bar]_{6569-the bar} to inquire after [some of [[his]_174-fagin young pupils]_{8035-his young pupils}]_{8034-some of his young pupils} . '_[3503-us] Hush ! ' said [Barney]_195-barney : '_[3503-us] stradegers [i]_0-i d [the next roob]_{3507-the next roob} . ' '_{[4571-strangers]} [Strangers]_{4571-strangers} ! ' repeated [the old man]_{5173-the old man} in a whisper . '_{[4571-strangers]} Ah ! Ad rub uds too , ' added [Barney]_195-barney . '_{[278-frob the cuttry]} [Frob the cuttry]_{278-frob the cuttry} , but subthig in [your]_3509-your way , or [I'b]_3510-i'b bistaked . ' [Fagin]_174-fagin appeared to receive this communication with great interest . Mounting a stool , [he]_174-fagin cautiously applied [his]_174-fagin eye to the pane of glass , from which secret post [he]_174-fagin could see [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah taking cold beef from the dish , and porter from the pot , and administering homeopathic doses of both to [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , who sat patiently by , eating and drinking at [his]_174-fagin pleasure . '_[3510-i'b] Aha ! ' [he]_174-fagin whispered , looking round to [Barney]_195-barney , '_[0-i] [I]_0-i like [that fellow]_{3511-that fellow} 's looks . [He]_{3511-that fellow} 'd be of use to [us]_3512-us ; [he]_{3511-that fellow} knows how to train [the girl]_{5742-the girl} already . Do n't make as much noise as a mouse , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , and let [me]_0-i hear ['em]_8037-'em talk - let [me]_0-i hear 'em_[0-i] . ' [He]_174-fagin again applied [his]_174-fagin eye to the glass , and turning [his]_174-fagin ear to the partition , listened attentively : with a subtle and eager look upon [his]_{3511-that fellow} face , that might have appertained to [some old goblin]_{8038-some old goblin} . '_[0-i] So [I]_0-i mean to be [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} , ' said [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah , kicking out [his]_134-noah legs , and continuing a conversation , the commencement of which [Fagin]_174-fagin had arrived too late to hear . '_[0-i] No more jolly old coffins , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , but [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} 's life for [me]_0-i : and , if [yer]_{583-my dear} like , [yer]_{583-my dear} shall be [a lady]_{305-a lady} . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i should like that well enough , [dear]_769-dear , ' replied [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ; '_[0-i] but tills ai n't to be emptied every day , and [people to get clear off after it]_{3519-people to get clear off after it} . ' '_{[3519-people to get clear off after it]} Tills be blowed ! ' said [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah ; '_{[3519-people to get clear off after it]} there 's more things besides tills to be emptied . ' '_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ? ' asked [[his]_134-noah companion]_{4727-his companion} . '_[0-i] Pockets , [women]_5143-women 's ridicules , [houses]_5141-houses , [mail - coaches]_{3522-mail - coaches} , banks ! ' said [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah , rising with [the porter]_{7787-the porter} . '_[0-i] But [you]_769-dear ca n't do all that , [dear]_769-dear , ' said [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} . '_[769-dear] [I]_0-i shall look out to get into company with [them]_3524-them as can , ' replied [Noah]_134-noah . '_[0-i] [They]_3524-them 'll be able to make [us]_3525-us useful some way or another . Why , [you]_769-dear [yourself]_769-dear are worth [fifty women]_{3526-fifty women} ; [I]_0-i never see such a precious sly and deceitful creetur as [yer]_769-dear can be when [I]_0-i let [yer]_769-dear . ' '_[0-i] Lor , how nice it is to hear [yer]_0-i say so ! ' exclaimed [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , imprinting a kiss upon [his]_0-i ugly face . '_[0-i] There , that 'll do : do n't [yer]_769-dear be too affectionate , in case [I]_0-i 'm cross with [yer]_769-dear , '_[134-noah] said [Noah]_134-noah , disengaging [himself]_134-noah with great gravity . ' [I]_134-noah should like to be [the captain of [some band]_{8042-some band}]_{8041-the captain of some band} , and have the whopping of 'em_[134-noah] , and follering 'em about , unbeknown to [themselves]_{8042-some band} . That would suit [me]_134-noah , if there was good profit ; and if [we]_8043-we could only get in with [some gentleman of this sort]_{8044-some gentleman of this sort} , [I]_134-noah say it would be cheap at that twenty - pound note [you]_769-dear 've got , - especially as [we]_8043-we do n't very well know how to get rid of it [ourselves]_8043-we . '_[134-noah] After expressing this opinion , [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah looked into the porter - pot with an aspect of deep wisdom ; and having well shaken its contents , nodded condescendingly to [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , and took a draught , wherewith [he]_134-noah appeared greatly refreshed . [He]_134-noah was meditating another , when the sudden opening of the door , and the appearance of [a stranger]_{3046-a stranger} , interrupted [him]_134-noah . [The stranger]_{1957-the stranger} was [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin . And very amiable [he]_174-fagin looked , and a very low bow [he]_174-fagin made , as [he]_174-fagin advanced , and setting [himself]_174-fagin down at the nearest table , ordered something to drink of the grinning [Barney]_195-barney . ' A pleasant night , [sir]_4564-sir , but cool for the time of year , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , rubbing [his]_174-fagin hands . ' From [the country]_{5109-the country} , [I]_174-fagin see , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_[174-fagin] ' How do [yer]_134-noah see that ? '_[134-noah] asked [Noah Claypole]_134-noah . ' [We]_8048-we have not so much dust as that in [London]_3-london , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , pointing from [Noah]_134-noah 's shoes to those of [[his]_174-fagin companion]_{4727-his companion} , and from them to the two bundles . ' [Yer]_134-noah [a sharp feller]_{8049-a sharp feller} , '_[134-noah] said [Noah]_134-noah . ' Ha ! ha ! only hear that , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ! '_[134-noah] ' Why , one need be sharp in [this town]_{8050-this town} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} dear]_{583-my dear} , '_{[1006-the jew]} replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , sinking [his]_{1006-the jew} voice to a confidential whisper ; ' and that 's the truth . '_{[1006-the jew]} [Fagin]_174-fagin followed up this remark by striking the side of [his]_174-fagin nose with [his]_174-fagin right forefinger , - a gesture which [Noah]_134-noah attempted to imitate , though not with complete success , in consequence of [his]_174-fagin own nose not being large enough for the purpose . However , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin seemed to interpret the endeavour as expressing a perfect coincidence with [his]_174-fagin opinion , and put about the liquor which [Barney]_195-barney reappeared with , in a very friendly manner . ' Good stuff that , '_[134-noah] observed [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah , smacking [his]_134-noah lips . ' [Dear]_769-dear ! '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' [A man]_{469-a man} need be always emptying a till , or a pocket , or [a woman]_{6715-a woman} 's reticule , or [a house]_{1941-a house} , or [a mail - coach]_{8056-a mail - coach} , or [a bank]_{8057-a bank} , if [he]_{469-a man} drinks it regularly . '_[174-fagin] [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah no sooner heard this extract from [his]_134-noah own remarks than [he]_134-noah fell back in [his]_134-noah chair , and looked from [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} to [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} with a countenance of ashy paleness and excessive terror . ' Do n't mind [me]_174-fagin , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , drawing [his]_174-fagin chair closer . ' Ha ! ha ! it was lucky it was only [me]_174-fagin that heard [you]_{583-my dear} by chance . It was very lucky it was only [me]_174-fagin . '_[174-fagin] ' [I]_134-noah did n't take it , '_[134-noah] stammered [Noah]_134-noah , no longer stretching out [his]_134-noah legs like [an independent gentleman]_{3532-an independent gentleman} , but coiling them up as well as [he]_134-noah could under [his]_134-noah chair ; ' it was all [her]_{5742-the girl} doing ; [yer've]_{583-my dear} got it now , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , [yer]_{583-my dear} know [yer]_{583-my dear} have . '_[134-noah] ' No matter who 's got it , or who did it , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , glancing , nevertheless , with a hawk 's eye at [the girl]_{5742-the girl} and [the two bundles]_{3534-the two bundles} . ' [I]_0-i 'm_[0-i] in that way [myself]_0-i , and [I]_0-i like [you]_{5742-the girl} for it . ' '_{[5742-the girl]} In what way ? ' asked [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah , a little recovering . '_{[5742-the girl]} In that way of business , ' rejoined [Fagin]_174-fagin ; '_{[5742-the girl]} and so are [the people of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{3535-the people of the house} . [You]_{5742-the girl} 've hit the right nail upon the head , and are as safe here as [you]_{5742-the girl} could be . There is not [a safer place in all [this town]_{8050-this town} than is [the Cripples]_{233-the cripples}]_{3537-a safer place in all this town than is the cripples} ; that is , when [I]_0-i like to make it so . And [I]_0-i have taken a fancy to [you]_{5742-the girl} and [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} ; so [I]_0-i 've said the word , and [you]_{5742-the girl} may make [your]_{5742-the girl} minds easy . ' [Noah Claypole]_134-noah 's mind might have been at ease after this assurance , but [his]_134-noah body certainly was not ; for [he]_134-noah shuffled and writhed about , into various uncouth positions : eyeing [[his]_134-noah new friend]_{5104-his new friend} meanwhile with mingled fear and suspicion . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll tell [you]_{5742-the girl} more , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , after [he]_0-i had reassured [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , by dint of friendly nods and muttered encouragements . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have got a friend that [I]_0-i think can gratify [your]_{5742-the girl} darling wish , and put [you]_{5742-the girl} in the right way , where [you]_{5742-the girl} can take whatever department of the business [you]_{5742-the girl} think will suit [you]_{5742-the girl} best at first , and be taught [all the others]_{3540-all the others} . ' '_{[5742-the girl]} [Yer]_{5742-the girl} speak as if [yer]_{5742-the girl} were in earnest , ' replied [Noah]_134-noah . '_{[5742-the girl]} What advantage would it be to [me]_0-i to be anything else ? ' inquired [Fagin]_174-fagin , shrugging [his]_0-i shoulders . '_{[5742-the girl]} Here ! Let [me]_0-i have a word with [you]_{5742-the girl} outside . ' '_[0-i] There 's no occasion to trouble [ourselves]_{3541-ourselves} to move , ' said [Noah]_134-noah , getting [his]_134-noah legs by gradual degrees abroad again . '_[3542-she] [She]_3542-she 'll take the luggage upstairs the while . [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} , see to [them]_3543-them bundles . ' This mandate , which had been delivered with great majesty , was obeyed without the slightest demur ; and [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} made the best of [her]_{158-charlotte} way off with the packages while [Noah]_134-noah held the door open and watched [her]_{158-charlotte} out . '_{[158-charlotte]} [She]_3542-she 's kept tolerably well under , ai n't [she]_3542-she ? ' [he]_134-noah asked as [he]_134-noah resumed [his]_134-noah seat : in the tone of a keeper who had tamed some wild animal . '_[3542-she] Quite perfect , ' rejoined [Fagin]_174-fagin , clapping [him]_134-noah on the shoulder . '_{[5742-the girl]} [You]_{5742-the girl} 're [a genius]_{8062-a genius} , [[my]_134-noah dear]_{583-my dear} . '_[134-noah] ' Why , [I]_134-noah suppose if [I]_134-noah was n't , [I]_134-noah should n't be here , '_[134-noah] replied [Noah]_134-noah . ' But , [I]_134-noah say , [she]_3542-she 'll be back if [yer]_{5742-the girl} lose time . '_[134-noah] ' Now , what do [you]_{5742-the girl} think ? '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' If [you]_{5742-the girl} was to like [[my]_174-fagin friend]_{597-my friend} , could [you]_{5742-the girl} do better than join [him]_{597-my friend} ? '_[174-fagin] ' Is [he]_{597-my friend} in a good way of business ; that 's where it is ! '_[134-noah] responded [Noah]_134-noah , winking one of [his]_134-noah little eyes . ' The top of the tree ; employs a power of hands ; has the very best society in the profession . '_[134-noah] ' [Regular town - maders]_{8065-regular town - maders} ? '_[134-noah] asked [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . ' Not a countryman among ['em]_{8066-'em[134-noah]} ; and [I]_0-i do n't think [he]_3544-he 'd take [you]_134-noah , even on [my]_0-i recommendation , if [he]_3544-he did n't run rather short of [assistants]_{3545-assistants} just now , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[3544-he] Should [I]_0-i have to hand over ? ' said [Noah]_134-noah , slapping [his]_134-noah breeches - pocket . '_[0-i] It could n't possibly be done without , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , in a most decided manner . '_[0-i] Twenty pound , though - it 's a lot of money ! ' '_[0-i] Not when it 's in a note [you]_134-noah ca n't get rid of , ' retorted [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[134-noah] Number and date taken , [I]_0-i suppose ? Payment stopped at [the Bank]_{3546-the bank} ? Ah ! It 's not worth much to [him]_3544-he . It 'll have to go abroad , and [he]_3544-he could n't sell it for a great deal in the market . ' '_[3544-he] When could [I]_0-i see [him]_3544-he ? ' asked [Noah]_134-noah doubtfully . '_[3544-he] To - morrow morning . ' '_[3544-he] Where ? ' '_[3544-he] Here . ' '_[3544-he] Um ! ' said [Noah]_134-noah . '_[3544-he] What 's the wages ? ' '_[3544-he] Live like [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} - board and lodging , pipes and spirits free - half of all [you]_134-noah earn , and half of all [the young woman]_{341-the young woman} earns , ' replied [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin . Whether [Noah Claypole]_134-noah , whose rapacity was none of the least comprehensive , would have acceded even to these glowing terms , had [he]_134-noah been [a perfectly free agent]_{8067-a perfectly free agent} , is very doubtful ; but as [he]_134-noah recollected that , in the event of [his]_134-noah refusal , it was in the power of [[his]_134-noah new acquaintance]_{8068-his new acquaintance} to give [him]_134-noah up to justice immediately and more unlikely things had come to pass , [he]_134-noah gradually relented , and said [he]_134-noah thought that would suit [him]_134-noah . '_[3549-you] But , [yer]_3549-you see , ' observed [Noah]_134-noah , '_{[341-the young woman]} as [she]_{341-the young woman} will be able to do a good deal , [I]_0-i should like to take something very light . ' '_[3549-you] A little fancy work ? ' suggested [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[3549-you] Ah ! something of that sort , ' replied [Noah]_134-noah . '_[3549-you] What do [you]_3549-you think would suit [me]_0-i now ? Something not too trying for the strength , and not very dangerous , [you]_3549-you know . That 's the sort of thing ! ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i heard [you]_0-i talk of something in the spy way upon [the others]_{5307-the others} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[0-i] [[My]_0-i friend]_{597-my friend} wants [somebody who would do that well]_{3553-somebody who would do that well} , very much . ' '_{[3553-somebody who would do that well]} Why , [I]_0-i did mention that , and [I]_0-i should n't mind turning [my]_0-i hand to it sometimes , ' rejoined [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah slowly ; '_[0-i] but it would n't pay by itself , [you]_0-i know . ' '_[0-i] That 's true ! ' observed [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , ruminating or pretending to ruminate . '_[0-i] No , it might not . ' '_[0-i] What do [you]_3549-you think , then ? ' asked [Noah]_134-noah , anxiously regarding [him]_134-noah . '_[3549-you] Something in the sneaking way , where it was pretty sure work , and not much more risk than being at [home]_4804-home . ' '_[3549-you] What do [you]_3549-you think of [the old ladies]_{2006-the old ladies} ? ' asked [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[3549-you] There 's a good deal of money made in snatching [their]_{2006-the old ladies} bags and parcels , and running round the corner . ' '_{[2006-the old ladies]} Do n't [they]_{2006-the old ladies} holler out a good deal , and scratch sometimes ? ' asked [Noah]_134-noah , shaking [his]_134-noah head . '_{[2006-the old ladies]} [I]_0-i do n't think that would answer [my]_0-i purpose . Ai n't there any other line open ? ' '_{[2006-the old ladies]} Stop ! ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , laying [his]_174-fagin hand on [Noah]_134-noah 's knee . '_{[3556-the kinchin lay]} [The kinchin lay]_{3556-the kinchin lay} . ' '_{[3556-the kinchin lay]} What 's that ? ' demanded [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . '_{[3557-the kinchins]} [The kinchins]_{3557-the kinchins} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_{[3557-the kinchins]} is [the young children that 's sent on errands by [[their]_{3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers} mothers]_{3560-their mothers}]_{3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers} , with sixpences and shillings ; and the lay is just to take [their]_{3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers} money away - [they]_{3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers} 've always got it ready in [their]_{3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers} hands , - then knock ['em]_8070-'em into the kennel , and walk off very slow , as if there were nothing else the matter but [a child]_{371-a child} fallen down and hurt itself . Ha ! ha ! ha ! '_{[3557-the kinchins]} ' Ha ! ha ! '_[134-noah] roared [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah , kicking up [his]_134-noah legs in an ecstasy . ' [Lord]_8072-lord , that 's the very thing ! '_[134-noah] ' To be sure it is , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin ; ' and [you]_3561-you can have a few good beats chalked out in [Camden Town]_{88-camden town} , and [Battle Bridge]_{89-battle bridge} , and neighborhoods like that , where [they]_{3559-the young children that 's sent on errands by their mothers} 're_[134-noah] always going errands ; and [you]_3561-you can upset as many kinchins as [you]_3561-you want , any hour in the day . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' With this , [Fagin]_174-fagin poked [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah in the side , and [they]_3562-they joined in a burst of laughter both long and loud . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} Well , that 's all right ! ' said [Noah]_134-noah , when [he]_134-noah had recovered [himself]_134-noah , and [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} had returned . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} What time to - morrow shall [we]_3562-they say ? ' '_[3562-they] Will ten do ? ' asked [Fagin]_174-fagin , adding , as [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah nodded assent , '_[3562-they] What name shall [I]_0-i tell [[my]_0-i good friend]_{1442-my good friend} . ' '_[0-i] [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , ' replied [Noah]_134-noah , who had prepared [himself]_134-noah for such emergency . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [Mr. Morris Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . This is [Mrs. Bolter]_{280-mrs. bolter} . ' '_{[280-mrs. bolter]} [[Mrs. Bolter]_{280-mrs. bolter} 's humble servant]_{3564-mrs. bolter 's humble servant} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , bowing with grotesque politeness . '_{[280-mrs. bolter]} [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i shall know [her]_{280-mrs. bolter} better very shortly . ' '_{[280-mrs. bolter]} Do [you]_{1442-my good friend} hear [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ? ' thundered [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah . '_{[4618-the gentleman]} Yes , [Noah]_134-noah , [dear]_769-dear ! ' replied [Mrs. Bolter]_{280-mrs. bolter} , extending [her]_{280-mrs. bolter} hand . '_[134-noah] [She]_{280-mrs. bolter} calls [me]_0-i [Noah]_134-noah , as a sort of fond way of talking , ' said [Mr. Morris Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , late [Claypole]_134-noah , turning to [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_{[280-mrs. bolter]} [You]_0-i understand ? ' '_[0-i] Oh yes , [I]_0-i understand - perfectly , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , telling the truth for once . '_[0-i] Good - night ! Good - night ! ' With many adieus and good wishes , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin went [his]_174-fagin way . [Noah Claypole]_134-noah , bespeaking [[his]_134-noah [good lady]_{7655-good lady}]_{7554-his good lady} 's attention , proceeded to enlighten [[her]_{7655-good lady} relative]_{8075-her relative} to the arrangement [he]_134-noah had made , with all that haughtiness and air of superiority , becoming , not only [a member of the sterner sex]_{8076-a member of the sterner sex} , but [a gentleman who appreciated the dignity of a special appointment on the kinchin lay , in [London]_3-london and [its]_3-london vicinity]_{8077-a gentleman who appreciated the dignity of a special appointment on the kinchin lay , in london and its vicinity} . CHAPTER XLIII WHEREIN IS SHOWN HOW [THE ARTFUL DODGER GOT INTO TROUBLE]_{176-the dodger} '_[0-i] And so it was [you]_3567-you that was [[your]_3567-you own friend]_{3568-your own friend} , was it ? ' asked [Mr. Claypole , otherwise Bolter]_{281-mr. claypole , otherwise bolter} , when , by virtue of the compact entered into between [them]_8078-them , [he]_{281-mr. claypole , otherwise bolter} had removed next day to [[Fagin]_174-fagin 's house]_{8079-fagin 's house} . " [Cod]_277-cod , [I]_3567-you thought as much last night ! '_[3567-you] ' [Every man]_{8080-every man} 's [[his]_{8080-every man} own friend]_{8081-his own friend} , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , with [his]_174-fagin most insinuating grin . ' [He]_{8080-every man} has n't as good a one as [himself]_{8080-every man} anywhere . '_[174-fagin] ' Except sometimes , '_{[279-mr. bolter]} replied [Morris Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , assuming the air of [a man of [the world]_{4589-the world}]_{3569-a man of the world} . ' [Some people]_{2994-some people} are [[nobody]_354-nobody 's enemies]_{8085-nobody 's enemies} but [their]_{2994-some people} own , [yer]_{279-mr. bolter} know . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} ' Do n't believe that , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' When [a man]_{469-a man} 's [[his]_{469-a man} own enemy]_{8087-his own enemy} , it 's only because [he]_{469-a man} 's too much [[his]_{469-a man} own friend]_{8081-his own friend} ; not because [he]_{469-a man} 's careful for [everybody]_{377-everybody} but [himself]_{469-a man} . Pooh ! pooh ! There ai n't such a thing in nature . '_[174-fagin] ' There oughn't to be , if there is , '_{[279-mr. bolter]} replied [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . ' That stands to reason . [Some conjurers]_{8090-some conjurers} say that number three is the magic number , and [some]_7783-some say number seven . It 's neither , [[my]_{279-mr. bolter} friend]_{597-my friend} , neither . It 's number one . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} Ha ! ha ! ' cried [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} Number one for ever . ' '_{[279-mr. bolter]} In [a little community like [ours]_3572-we]_{3571-a little community like ours} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , who felt it necessary to qualify this position , '_{[3574-a general number one]} [we]_3572-we have [a general number one]_{3574-a general number one} , without considering [me]_0-i too as the same , and [all the other young people]_{3575-all the other young people} . ' '_{[1806-the devil]} Oh , [the devil]_{1806-the devil} ! ' exclaimed [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_{[1806-the devil]} [You]_3577-you see , ' pursued [Fagin]_174-fagin , affecting to disregard this interruption , '_{[1806-the devil]} [we]_3572-we are so mixed up together , and identified in [our]_3572-we interests , that it must be so . For instance , it 's [your]_3577-you object to take care of number one - meaning [yourself]_3577-you . ' '_[3577-you] Certainly , ' replied [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_[3577-you] [Yer]_3577-you about right there . ' '_[3577-you] Well ! [You]_3577-you ca n't take care of [yourself]_3577-you , [number one]_{3578-number one} , without taking care of [me]_0-i , number one . ' '_[3577-you] Number two , [you]_3577-you mean , ' said [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , who was largely endowed with the quality of selfishness . '_[3577-you] No , [I]_0-i do n't ! ' retorted [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm of the same importance to [you]_3577-you , as [you]_3577-you are to [yourself]_3577-you . '_[3577-you] ' [I]_{279-mr. bolter} say , '_{[279-mr. bolter]} interrupted [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , ' [yer]_3577-you [a very nice man]_{8093-a very nice man} , and [I]_3577-you 'm_[3577-you] very fond of [yer]_3577-you ; but [we]_3579-we ai n't quite so thick together , as all that comes to . ' '_[3577-you] Only think , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , shrugging [his]_174-fagin shoulders , and stretching out [his]_174-fagin hands ; '_[3577-you] only consider . [You]_3577-you 've done what 's a very pretty thing , and what [I]_0-i love [you]_3577-you for doing ; but what at the same time would put the cravat round [your]_3577-you throat , that 's so very easily tied and so very difficult to unloose - in plain English , the halter ! ' [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} put [his]_{279-mr. bolter} hand to [his]_{279-mr. bolter} neckerchief , as if [he]_{279-mr. bolter} felt it inconveniently tight ; and murmured an assent , qualified in tone but not in substance . '_[0-i] The gallows , ' continued [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_[0-i] the gallows , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , is an ugly finger - post , which points out a very short and sharp turning that has stopped many [a bold fellow]_{3581-a bold fellow} 's career on [the broad highway]_{3582-the broad highway} . To keep in [the easy road]_{3583-the easy road} , and keep it at a distance , is object number one with [you]_3577-you . ' '_[0-i] Of course it is , ' replied [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_[0-i] What do [yer]_0-i talk about such things for ? ' '_[0-i] Only to show [you]_3577-you [my]_0-i meaning clearly , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , raising [his]_0-i eyebrows . '_[0-i] To be able to do that , [you]_3577-you depend upon [me]_0-i . To keep [my]_0-i little business all snug , [I]_0-i depend upon [you]_3577-you . The first is [your]_3577-you number one , the second [my]_0-i number one . The more [you]_3577-you value [your]_3577-you number one , the more careful [you]_3577-you must be of [mine]_0-i ; so [we]_3584-we come at last to what [I]_0-i told [you]_3577-you at first - that a regard for number one holds [us]_3584-we all together , and must do so , unless [we]_3584-we would all go to pieces in company . ' '_{[3585-a cunning old codger]} That 's true , ' rejoined [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , thoughtfully . '_{[3585-a cunning old codger]} Oh ! [yer]_3577-you [a cunning old codger]_{3585-a cunning old codger} ! ' [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin saw , with delight , that this tribute to [his]_174-fagin powers was no mere compliment , but that [he]_174-fagin had really impressed [[his]_174-fagin recruit]_{8095-his recruit} with a sense of [his]_174-fagin wily genius , which it was most important that [he]_174-fagin should entertain in the outset of [their]_3584-we acquaintance . To strengthen an impression so desirable and useful , [he]_174-fagin followed up the blow by acquainting [him]_{279-mr. bolter} , in some detail , with the magnitude and extent of [his]_174-fagin operations ; blending truth and fiction together , as best served [his]_174-fagin purpose ; and bringing both to bear , with so much art , that [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} 's respect visibly increased , and became tempered , at the same time , with a degree of wholesome fear , which it was highly desirable to awaken . '_{[3585-a cunning old codger]} It 's this mutual trust [we]_3584-we have in [each other]_{507-each other} that consoles [me]_0-i under heavy losses , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[0-i] [My]_0-i best hand was taken from [me]_0-i , yesterday morning . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i do n't mean to say [he]_3587-he died ? ' cried [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_[0-i] No , no , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_[0-i] not so bad as that . Not quite so bad . ' '_[0-i] What , [I]_0-i suppose [he]_3587-he was - ' '_[3587-he] Wanted , ' interposed [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[3587-he] Yes , [he]_3587-he was wanted . ' '_[3587-he] Very particular ? ' inquired [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_[3587-he] No , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_[3587-he] not very . [He]_3587-he was charged with attempting to pick a pocket , and [they]_3588-they found a silver snuff - box on [him]_3587-he , - [his]_3587-he own , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , [his]_3587-he own , for [he]_3587-he took snuff [himself]_3587-he , and was very fond of it . [They]_3588-they remanded [him]_3587-he till to - day , for [they]_3588-they thought [they]_3588-they knew [the owner]_{3590-the owner} . Ah ! [he]_3587-he was worth fifty boxes , and [I]_0-i 'd give the price of as many to have [him]_3587-he back . [You]_{583-my dear} should have known [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ; [you]_{583-my dear} should have known [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . ' '_{[5121-the dodger]} Well , but [I]_0-i shall know [him]_3587-he , [I]_0-i hope ; do n't [yer]_0-i think so ? ' said [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm doubtful about it , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , with a sigh . ' If [they]_3588-they do n't get any fresh evidence , it 'll only be a summary conviction , and [we]_8096-we shall have [him]_3587-he back again after six weeks or so ; but , if [they]_3588-they do , it 's a case of lagging . [They]_3588-they know what [a clever lad]_{8097-a clever lad} [he]_3587-he is ; [he]_3587-he 'll be [a lifer]_{8098-a lifer} . [They]_3588-they 'll make the Artful nothing less than a lifer . '_[174-fagin] ' What do [you]_0-i mean by lagging and [a lifer]_{8098-a lifer} ? '_{[279-mr. bolter]} demanded [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . ' What 's the good of talking in that way to [me]_174-fagin ; why do n't [yer]_0-i speak so as [I]_174-fagin can understand [yer]_0-i ? '_[174-fagin] [Fagin]_174-fagin was about to translate these mysterious expressions into the vulgar tongue ; and , being interpreted , [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} would have been informed that they represented that combination of words , ' transportation for life , '_{[279-mr. bolter]} when the dialogue was cut short by the entry of [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , with [his]_{179-master bates} hands in [his]_{179-master bates} breeches - pockets , and [his]_{179-master bates} face twisted into a look of semi - comical woe . ' It 's all up , [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_{[179-master bates]} said [Charley]_{179-master bates} , when [he]_{179-master bates} and [[his]_{179-master bates} new companion]_{3594-his new companion} had been made known to [each other]_{507-each other} . ' What do [you]_0-i mean ? '_{[179-master bates]} ' [They]_8100-they 've found [the gentleman as owns the box]_{8101-the gentleman as owns the box} ; two or three more 's a coming to '_{[179-master bates]} dentify [him]_{179-master bates} ; and [the Artful]_{5843-the artful} 's booked for a passage out , ' replied [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i must have a full suit of mourning , [Fagin]_174-fagin , and a hatband , to wisit [him]_{179-master bates} in , afore [he]_{179-master bates} sets out upon [his]_{179-master bates} travels . To think of [Jack Dawkins]_{170-jack dawkins} - lummy [Jack]_{170-jack dawkins} - [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} - [the Artful Dodger]_{989-the artful dodger} - going abroad for a common twopenny - halfpenny sneeze - box ! [I]_0-i never thought [he]_{179-master bates} 'd a done it under a gold watch , chain , and seals , at the lowest . Oh , why did n't [he]_{179-master bates} rob [some rich old gentleman of [all [his]_{179-master bates} walables]_{3600-all his walables}]_{3599-some rich old gentleman of all his walables} , and go out as [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} , and not like [a common prig]_{3602-a common prig} , without no honour nor glory ! ' With this expression of feeling for [[his]_0-i unfortunate friend]_{8102-his unfortunate friend} , [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} sat [himself]_{179-master bates} on the nearest chair with an aspect of chagrin and despondency . '_{[179-master bates]} What do [you]_3603-you talk about [his]_{179-master bates} having neither honour nor glory for ! ' exclaimed [Fagin]_174-fagin , darting an angry look at [[his]_174-fagin pupil]_{1791-his pupil} . '_[3603-you] Was n't [he]_{179-master bates} always the top - sawyer among [you]_3603-you all ! Is there one of [you]_3603-you that could touch [him]_{179-master bates} or come near [him]_{179-master bates} on any scent ! Eh ? ' '_[3603-you] Not one , ' replied [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , in a voice rendered husky by regret ; '_[3603-you] not one . ' '_[3603-you] Then what do [you]_3603-you talk of ? ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin angrily ; '_[3603-you] what are [you]_3603-you blubbering for ? ' " Cause it is n't on the rec - ord , is it ? '_{[179-master bates]} said [Charley]_{179-master bates} , chafed into perfect defiance of [[his]_{179-master bates} venerable friend]_{3196-his venerable friend} by the current of [his]_{179-master bates} regrets ; " cause it ca n't come out in the ' dictment ; 'cause_[354-nobody] [nobody]_354-nobody will never know half of what [he]_{179-master bates} was . How will [he]_{179-master bates} stand in [the Newgate Calendar]_{90-the newgate calendar} ? P'raps not be there at all . Oh , [my]_0-i eye , [my]_0-i eye , wot a blow it is ! ' '_[354-nobody] Ha ! ha ! ' cried [Fagin]_174-fagin , extending [his]_174-fagin right hand , and turning to [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} in a fit of chuckling which shook [him]_{279-mr. bolter} as though [he]_{279-mr. bolter} had the palsy ; '_[354-nobody] see what a pride [they]_3606-they take in [their]_3606-they profession , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . Ai n't it beautiful ? ' [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} nodded assent , and [Fagin]_174-fagin , after contemplating the grief of [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} for some seconds with evident satisfaction , stepped up to [that young gentleman]_{4842-that young gentleman} and patted [him]_{4842-that young gentleman} on the shoulder . '_{[179-master bates]} Never mind , [Charley]_{179-master bates} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin soothingly ; '_{[179-master bates]} it 'll come out , it 'll be sure to come out . [They]_3606-they 'll all know what [a clever fellow]_{3608-a clever fellow} [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} was ; [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} 'll show it [himself]_{3608-a clever fellow} , and not disgrace [[his]_{3608-a clever fellow} old pals]_{3609-his old pals} and [teachers]_{3610-teachers} . Think how young [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} is too ! What a distinction , [Charley]_{179-master bates} , to be lagged at [his]_{3608-a clever fellow} time of life ! ' '_{[179-master bates]} Well , it is a honour that is ! ' said [Charley]_{179-master bates} , a little consoled . '_{[179-master bates]} [He]_{3608-a clever fellow} shall have all [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} wants , ' continued [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_{[179-master bates]} [He]_{3608-a clever fellow} shall be kept in [the Stone Jug]_{91-the stone jug} , [Charley]_{179-master bates} , like [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} . Like [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} ! With [his]_{3608-a clever fellow} beer every day , and money in [his]_{3608-a clever fellow} pocket to pitch and toss with , if [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} ca n't spend it . ' '_{[3608-a clever fellow]} No , shall [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} though ? ' cried [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . '_{[3608-a clever fellow]} Ay , that [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} shall , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_{[3608-a clever fellow]} and [we]_3613-we 'll have a big - wig , [Charley]_{179-master bates} : one that 's got the greatest gift of the gab : to carry on [his]_{3608-a clever fellow} defence ; and [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} shall make a speech for [himself]_{3608-a clever fellow} too , if [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} likes ; and [we]_3613-we 'll read it all in the papers - " [Artful Dodger]_{176-the dodger} - shrieks of laughter - here [the court]_{1284-the court} was convulsed " - eh , [Charley]_{179-master bates} , eh ? ' '_{[179-master bates]} Ha ! ha ! ' laughed [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , '_{[179-master bates]} what a lark that would be , would n't it , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? [I]_0-i say , how [the Artful]_{5843-the artful} would bother 'em would n't [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} ? '_[0-i] ' Would ! '_[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' [He]_{3608-a clever fellow} shall - [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} will ! '_[174-fagin] ' Ah , to be sure , so [he]_{3608-a clever fellow} will , '_{[179-master bates]} repeated [Charley]_{179-master bates} , rubbing [his]_{179-master bates} hands . ' [I]_{1006-the jew} think [I]_{1006-the jew} see [him]_{3608-a clever fellow} now , '_{[1006-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , bending [his]_{1006-the jew} eyes upon [[his]_{1006-the jew} pupil]_{1791-his pupil} . ' So do [I]_{179-master bates} , '_{[179-master bates]} cried [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} . ' Ha ! ha ! ha ! so do [I.]_{179-master bates} [I]_3618-i see it all afore [me]_3618-i , upon [my]_3618-i soul [I]_3618-i do , [Fagin]_174-fagin . What a game ! What a regular game ! All the big - wigs trying to look solemn , and [Jack Dawkins]_{170-jack dawkins} addressing of ['em]_{8106-'em[3618-i]} as intimate and comfortable as if [he]_3618-i was [[the judge]_{3619-the judge} 's own son]_{3620-the judge 's own son} making a speech arter dinner - ha ! ha ! ha ! ' In fact , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin had so well humoured [[his]_174-fagin young friend]_{6083-his young friend} 's eccentric disposition , that [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , who had at first been disposed to consider [the imprisoned Dodger]_{8108-the imprisoned dodger} rather in the light of [a victim]_{8109-a victim} , now looked upon [him]_3618-i as [the chief actor in a scene of most uncommon and exquisite humour]_{8110-the chief actor in a scene of most uncommon and exquisite humour} , and felt quite impatient for the arrival of the time when [[his]_174-fagin old companion]_{8111-his old companion} should have so favourable an opportunity of displaying [his]_3618-i abilities . '_[3621-we] [We]_3621-we must know how [he]_3618-i gets on to - day , by some handy means or other , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i think . ' '_[0-i] Shall [I]_0-i go ? ' asked [Charley]_{179-master bates} . '_[0-i] Not for [the world]_{4589-the world} , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[0-i] Are [you]_0-i mad , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , stark mad , that [you]_0-i 'd walk into the very place where - No , [Charley]_{179-master bates} , no . One is enough to lose at a time . ' '_{[179-master bates]} [You]_{179-master bates} do n't mean to go [yourself]_{179-master bates} , [I]_0-i suppose ? ' said [Charley]_{179-master bates} with a humorous leer . '_{[179-master bates]} That would n't quite fit , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin shaking [his]_174-fagin head . '_{[179-master bates]} Then why do n't [you]_0-i send [this new cove]_{3624-this new cove} ? ' asked [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , laying [his]_{179-master bates} hand on [Noah]_134-noah 's arm . '_[0-i] [Nobody]_354-nobody knows [him]_{3624-this new cove} . ' '_[354-nobody] Why , if [he]_{3624-this new cove} did n't mind - ' observed [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_{[3624-this new cove]} Mind ! ' interposed [Charley]_{179-master bates} . '_{[3624-this new cove]} What should [he]_{3624-this new cove} have to mind ? ' '_{[3624-this new cove]} Really nothing , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , turning to [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , '_{[3624-this new cove]} really nothing . ' '_{[3624-this new cove]} Oh , [I]_0-i dare say about that , [yer]_0-i know , ' observed [Noah]_134-noah , backing towards the door , and shaking [his]_134-noah head with a kind of sober alarm . '_[0-i] No , no - none of that . It 's not in [[my]_0-i department]_{3627-my department} , that ai n't . ' '_[0-i] Wot department has [he]_{3624-this new cove} got , [Fagin]_174-fagin ? ' inquired [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} , surveying [Noah]_134-noah 's lank form with much disgust . '_[174-fagin] The cutting away when there 's anything wrong , and the eating all the wittles when there 's everything right ; is that [his]_{3624-this new cove} branch ? ' '_{[3624-this new cove]} Never mind , ' retorted [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} ; '_{[3624-this new cove]} and do n't [yer]_0-i take liberties with [[yer]_0-i superiors]_{3628-yer superiors} , [little boy]_{3629-little boy} , or [yer'll]_3630-yer'll find [yerself]_3631-yerself in [the wrong shop]_{3632-the wrong shop} . ' [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} laughed so vehemently at this magnificent threat , that it was some time before [Fagin]_174-fagin could interpose , and represent to [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} that [he]_174-fagin incurred no possible danger in visiting [the police - office]_{5598-the police - office} ; that , inasmuch as no account of the little affair in which [he]_174-fagin had engaged , nor any description of [[his]_174-fagin person]_{5390-his person} , had yet been forwarded to [the metropolis]_{4560-the metropolis} , it was very probable that [he]_174-fagin was not even suspected of having resorted to it for shelter ; and that , if [he]_174-fagin were properly disguised , it would be as safe a spot for [him]_174-fagin to visit as any in [London]_3-london , inasmuch as it would be , of all places , the very last , to which [he]_174-fagin could be supposed likely to resort of [his]_174-fagin own free will . Persuaded , in part , by these representations , but overborne in a much greater degree by [his]_174-fagin fear of [Fagin]_174-fagin , [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} at length consented , with a very bad grace , to undertake the expedition . By [Fagin]_174-fagin 's directions , [he]_174-fagin immediately substituted for [his]_174-fagin own attire , a waggoner 's frock , velveteen breeches , and leather leggings : all of which articles [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} had at hand . [He]_174-fagin was likewise furnished with a felt hat well garnished with turnpike tickets ; and [a carter]_{8116-a carter} 's whip . Thus equipped , [he]_174-fagin was to saunter into [the office]_{4687-the office} , as [some country fellow from [Covent Garden]_{92-covent garden} market]_{8118-some country fellow from covent garden market} might be supposed to do for the gratification of [his]_174-fagin curiousity ; and as [he]_174-fagin was as awkward , ungainly , and raw - boned [a fellow]_{8119-a fellow} as need be , [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin had no fear but that [he]_174-fagin would look the part to perfection . These arrangements completed , [he]_174-fagin was informed of the necessary signs and tokens by which to recognise [the Artful Dodger]_{989-the artful dodger} , and was conveyed by [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} through dark and winding ways to within a very short distance of [Bow Street]_{73-bow street} . Having described the precise situation of [the office]_{4687-the office} , and accompanied [it]_{4687-the office} with copious directions how [he]_174-fagin was to walk straight up [the passage]_{5150-the passage} , and when [he]_174-fagin got into the side , and pull off [his]_174-fagin hat as [he]_174-fagin went into [the room]_{432-the room} , [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} bade [him]_174-fagin hurry on alone , and promised to bide [his]_174-fagin return on the spot of [their]_8124-their parting . [Noah Claypole]_134-noah , or [Morris Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} as [the reader]_{317-the reader} pleases , punctually followed the directions [he]_174-fagin had received , which - [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} being pretty well acquainted with [the locality]_{8126-the locality} - were so exact that [he]_174-fagin was enabled to gain the magisterial presence without asking any question , or meeting with any interruption by the way . [He]_174-fagin found [himself]_174-fagin jostled among [a crowd of people]_{8127-a crowd of people} , chiefly women , who were huddled together in [a dirty frowsy room]_{8128-a dirty frowsy room} , at the upper end of which was a raised platform railed off from the rest , with [a dock for [the prisoners]_{8130-the prisoners} on the left hand against the wall]_{8129-a dock for the prisoners on the left hand against the wall} , a box for [the witnesses]_{8131-the witnesses} in the middle , and a desk for [the magistrates on the right]_{8132-the magistrates on the right} ; [the awful locality]_{8133-the awful locality} last named , being screened off by a partition which concealed the bench from the common gaze , and left [the vulgar]_{8134-the vulgar} to imagine if [they]_{8134-the vulgar} could the full majesty of justice . There were only [a couple of women in [the dock]_{8136-the dock} , who were nodding to [[their]_{8135-a couple of women in the dock , who were nodding to their admiring friends} admiring friends]_{8137-their admiring friends}]_{8135-a couple of women in the dock , who were nodding to their admiring friends} , while [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} read some depositions to [a couple of [policemen]_{8140-policemen}]_{8139-a couple of policemen} and [a man in plain clothes who leant over the table]_{8141-a man in plain clothes who leant over the table} . [A jailer]_{8142-a jailer} stood reclining against the dock - rail , tapping [his]_{8142-a jailer} nose listlessly with a large key , except when [he]_{8142-a jailer} repressed an undue tendency to conversation among [the idlers]_{8143-the idlers} , by proclaiming silence ; or looked sternly up to bid [some woman]_{8144-some woman} '_{[3630-yer'll]} Take [that baby]_{3633-that baby} out , ' when the gravity of justice was disturbed by feeble cries , half - smothered in [the mother]_{6495-the mother} 's shawl , from [some meagre infant]_{8146-some meagre infant} . [The room]_{432-the room} smelt close and unwholesome ; the walls were dirt - discoloured ; and the ceiling blackened . There was an old smoky bust over the mantel - shelf , and a dusty clock above [the dock]_{8136-the dock} - the only thing present , that seemed to go on as it ought ; for depravity , or poverty , or an habitual acquaintance with both , had left a taint on all the animate matter , hardly less unpleasant than the thick greasy scum on every inanimate object that frowned upon it . [Noah]_134-noah looked eagerly about [him]_134-noah for [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} ; but although there were [several women who would have done very well for [that distinguished character]_{8151-that distinguished character} 's mother or [sister]_8152-sister]_{8150-several women who would have done very well for that distinguished character 's mother or sister} , and [more than one man who might be supposed to bear a strong resemblance to [[his]_{8142-a jailer} father]_{426-his father}]_{8153-more than one man who might be supposed to bear a strong resemblance to his father} , [nobody]_354-nobody at all answering the description given [him]_134-noah of [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} was to be seen . [He]_134-noah waited in a state of much suspense and uncertainty until [the women , being committed for trial]_{8156-the women , being committed for trial} , went flaunting out ; and then was quickly relieved by the appearance of [another prisoner who [he]_134-noah felt at once could be no other than the object of [his]_134-noah visit]_{8157-another prisoner who he felt at once could be no other than the object of his visit} . It was indeed [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} , who , shuffling into [the office]_{4687-the office} with the big coat sleeves tucked up as usual , [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} left hand in [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} pocket , and [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} hat in [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} right hand , preceded [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} , with a rolling gait altogether indescribable , and , taking [his]_{172-mr. dawkins} place in [the dock]_{8136-the dock} , requested in an audible voice to know what [he]_{172-mr. dawkins} was placed in that '_{[3630-yer'll]} ere disgraceful sitivation for . ' Hold [your]_0-i tongue , will [you]_0-i ? '_{[8159-the jailer]} said [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} . ' [I]_{8159-the jailer} 'm_{[8159-the jailer]} [an Englishman]_{3635-an englishman} , ai n't [I]_0-i ? ' rejoined [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_[0-i] Where are [[my]_0-i priwileges]_{3636-my priwileges} ? ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i 'll get [your]_0-i privileges soon enough , ' retorted [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} , '_[0-i] and pepper with 'em . '_{[172-mr. dawkins]} ' [We]_8163-we 'll see wot [the Secretary of State for the Home Affairs]_{8164-the secretary of state for the home affairs} has got to say to [the beaks]_{8165-the beaks} , if [I]_{172-mr. dawkins} do n't , '_{[172-mr. dawkins]} replied [Mr. Dawkins]_{172-mr. dawkins} . ' Now then ! Wot is this here business ? [I]_{172-mr. dawkins} shall thank [the madg'strates]_{8166-the madg'strates} to dispose of this here little affair , and not to keep [me]_{172-mr. dawkins} while [they]_{8166-the madg'strates} read the paper , for [I]_{172-mr. dawkins} 've got an appointment with [a genelman in [the City]_{6263-the city}]_{8167-a genelman in the city} , and as [I]_{172-mr. dawkins} am [a man of [my]_{172-mr. dawkins} word]_{8169-a man of my word} and [wery]_8170-wery punctual in business matters , [he]_{8167-a genelman in the city} 'll go away if [I]_{172-mr. dawkins} ai n't there to [my]_{172-mr. dawkins} time , and then pr'aps ther wo n't be an action for damage against [them]_{8166-the madg'strates} as kep [me]_{172-mr. dawkins} away . Oh no , certainly not ! '_{[172-mr. dawkins]} At this point , [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , with a show of being very particular with a view to proceedings to be had thereafter , desired [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} to communicate ' the names of [them]_{8166-the madg'strates} two files as was on the bench . '_{[8159-the jailer]} Which so tickled [the spectators]_{3639-the spectators} , that [they]_{3639-the spectators} laughed almost as heartily as [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} could have done if [he]_{179-master bates} had heard the request . ' Silence there ! '_{[8159-the jailer]} cried [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} . ' What is this ? '_{[3641-one of the magistrates]} inquired [one of [the magistrates]_{4703-the magistrates}]_{3641-one of the magistrates} . ' A pick - pocketing case , [your]_{8159-the jailer} worship . '_{[3641-one of the magistrates]} ' Has [the boy]_{437-the boy} ever been [here]_351-here before ? '_{[8159-the jailer]} ' [He]_{437-the boy} ought to have been , a many times , '_{[8159-the jailer]} replied [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} . ' [He]_{437-the boy} has been pretty well everywhere else . [I]_{8159-the jailer} know [him]_{437-the boy} well , [[your]_{8159-the jailer} worship]_{587-your worship} . '_{[8159-the jailer]} ' Oh ! [you]_{5843-the artful} know [me]_{5843-the artful} , do [you]_{5843-the artful} ? '_{[5843-the artful]} cried [the Artful]_{5843-the artful} , making a note of the statement . ' [Wery]_8174-wery good . That 's a case of deformation of character , any way . '_{[5843-the artful]} Here there was another laugh , and another cry of silence . ' Now then , where are [the witnesses]_{8131-the witnesses} ? '_{[789-the clerk]} said [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} . ' Ah ! that 's right , '_{[5121-the dodger]} added [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . ' Where are [they]_{8131-the witnesses} ? [I]_{5121-the dodger} should like to see 'em_{[5121-the dodger]} . ' This wish was immediately gratified , for [a policeman]_{8176-a policeman} stepped forward who had seen [the prisoner]_{1185-the prisoner} attempt the pocket of [an unknown gentleman in a crowd]_{8178-an unknown gentleman in a crowd} , and indeed take a handkerchief therefrom , which , being a very old one , [he]_{8176-a policeman} deliberately put back again , after trying it on [his]_{8176-a policeman} own countenance . For this reason , [he]_{8176-a policeman} took [the Dodger]_{176-the dodger} into [custody]_8179-custody as soon as [he]_{8176-a policeman} could get near [him]_{8176-a policeman} , and [the said Dodger]_{8180-the said dodger} , being searched , had upon [his]_{8180-the said dodger} person a silver snuff - box , with [the owner]_{3590-the owner} 's name engraved upon the lid . [This gentleman]_{1187-this gentleman} had been discovered on reference to [the Court Guide]_{8183-the court guide} , and being then and there present , swore that the snuff - box was [his]_{8180-the said dodger} , and that [he]_{8180-the said dodger} had missed it on the previous day , the moment [he]_{8180-the said dodger} had disengaged [himself]_{8180-the said dodger} from [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} before referred to . [He]_{8180-the said dodger} had also remarked [a young gentleman in the throng]_{8185-a young gentleman in the throng} , particularly active in making [his]_{8185-a young gentleman in the throng} way about , and [that young gentleman]_{4842-that young gentleman} was [the prisoner before [him]_{8185-a young gentleman in the throng}]_{8187-the prisoner before him} . '_{[5121-the dodger]} Have [you]_3647-you anything to ask [this witness]_{3648-this witness} , [boy]_4619-boy ? ' said [the magistrate]_{4680-the magistrate} . '_[4619-boy] [I]_0-i would n't abase [myself]_0-i by descending to hold no conversation with [him]_{3648-this witness} , ' replied [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} . '_[0-i] Have [you]_3647-you anything to say at all ? ' '_[3647-you] Do [you]_3647-you hear [[his]_{3648-this witness} worship]_{1148-his worship} ask if [you]_3647-you 've anything to say ? ' inquired [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} , nudging [the silent Dodger]_{8191-the silent dodger} with [his]_{8159-the jailer} elbow . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_3647-you pardon , ' said [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , looking up with an air of abstraction . '_[0-i] Did [you]_3647-you redress [yourself]_3647-you to [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i man]_{555-my man} ? ' '_[3647-you] [I]_0-i never see [such an out - and - out young wagabond]_{3652-such an out - and - out young wagabond} , [[your]_3647-you worship]_{587-your worship} , ' observed [the officer]_{5322-the officer} with a grin . '_{[587-your worship]} Do [you]_3647-you mean to say anything , [you]_3647-you [young shaver]_{3654-young shaver} ? ' '_[3647-you] No , ' replied [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , '_{[587-your worship]} not here , for this ai n't [the shop]_{675-the shop} for justice : besides which , [[my]_0-i attorney]_{3656-my attorney} is a - breakfasting this morning with [the Wice President of the House of Commons]_{3657-the wice president of the house of commons} ; but [I]_0-i shall have something to say elsewhere , and so will [he]_{3657-the wice president of the house of commons} , and so will [a wery numerous and ' spectable circle of acquaintance]_{8195-a wery numerous and ' spectable circle of acquaintance} as'll make [them]_3658-they beaks wish [they]_3658-they 'd never been born , or that [they]_3658-they 'd got [[their]_3658-they footmen]_{8196-their footmen} to hang 'em_{[8195-a wery numerous and ' spectable circle of acquaintance]} up to [their]_3658-they own hat - pegs , afore [they]_3658-they let ['em]_8197-'em come out this morning to try it on upon [me]_{789-the clerk} . [I]_{789-the clerk} 'll - '_{[789-the clerk]} ' There ! [He]_{3657-the wice president of the house of commons} 's fully committed ! '_{[789-the clerk]} interposed [the clerk]_{789-the clerk} . ' Take [him]_{3657-the wice president of the house of commons} away . '_{[789-the clerk]} ' Come on , '_{[8159-the jailer]} said [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} . ' Oh ah ! [I]_{5121-the dodger} 'll come on , '_{[5121-the dodger]} replied [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , brushing [his]_{5121-the dodger} hat with the palm of [his]_{5121-the dodger} hand . ' Ah ! to [the Bench]_{8198-the bench} it 's no use [your]_{8159-the jailer} looking frightened ; [I]_{5121-the dodger} wo n't show [you]_{8159-the jailer} no mercy , not a ha'porth of it . [You]_{8159-the jailer} 'll pay for this , [[my]_{5121-the dodger} fine fellers]_{8199-my fine fellers} . [I]_{5121-the dodger} would n't be [you]_{8159-the jailer} for something ! [I]_{5121-the dodger} would n't go free , now , if [you]_{8159-the jailer} was to fall down on [your]_{8159-the jailer} knees and ask [me]_{5121-the dodger} . Here , carry [me]_{5121-the dodger} off to [prison]_760-prison ! Take [me]_{5121-the dodger} away ! '_{[5121-the dodger]} With these last words , [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} suffered [himself]_{5121-the dodger} to be led off by the collar ; threatening , till [he]_{5121-the dodger} got into [the yard]_{4955-the yard} , to make a parliamentary business of it ; and then grinning in [the officer]_{5322-the officer} 's face , with great glee and self - approval . Having seen [him]_{5121-the dodger} locked up by [himself]_{5121-the dodger} in [a little cell]_{3665-a little cell} , [Noah]_134-noah made the best of [his]_134-noah way back to where [he]_134-noah had left [Master Bates]_{179-master bates} . After waiting [here]_351-here some time , [he]_134-noah was joined by [that young gentleman]_{4842-that young gentleman} , who had prudently abstained from showing [himself]_{4842-that young gentleman} until [he]_{4842-that young gentleman} had looked carefully abroad from a snug retreat , and ascertained that [[his]_{4842-that young gentleman} new friend]_{5104-his new friend} had not been followed by [any impertinent person]_{3669-any impertinent person} . [The two]_{5363-the two} hastened back together , to bear to [Mr. Fagin]_174-fagin the animating news that [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} was doing full justice to [his]_{5121-the dodger} bringing - up , and establishing for [himself]_{5121-the dodger} a glorious reputation . [CHAPTER XLIV]_{282-chapter xliv} THE TIME ARRIVES FOR [NANCY]_127-nancy TO REDEEM [HER]_127-nancy PLEDGE TO [ROSE MAYLIE]_261-rose . [SHE]_127-nancy FAILS . Adept as [she]_127-nancy was , in all the arts of cunning and dissimulation , [the girl Nancy]_{3672-the girl nancy} could not wholly conceal the effect which the knowledge of the step [she]_127-nancy had taken , wrought upon [her]_127-nancy mind . [She]_127-nancy remembered that both [the crafty Jew]_{3673-the crafty jew} and [the brutal Sikes]_161-sikes had confided to [her]_127-nancy schemes , which had been hidden from all others : in the full confidence that [she]_127-nancy was trustworthy and beyond the reach of [their]_{5363-the two} suspicion . Vile as those schemes were , desperate as were [their originators]_{3674-their originators} , and bitter as were [her]_127-nancy feelings towards [Fagin]_174-fagin , who had led [her]_127-nancy , step by step , deeper and deeper down into an abyss of crime and misery , whence was no escape ; still , there were times when , even towards [him]_174-fagin , [she]_127-nancy felt some relenting , lest [her]_127-nancy disclosure should bring [him]_174-fagin within the iron grasp [he]_174-fagin had so long eluded , and [he]_174-fagin should fall at last - richly as [he]_174-fagin merited such a fate - by [her]_127-nancy hand . But , these were the mere wanderings of a mind unable wholly to detach itself from [old companions]_{3675-old companions} and [associations]_{3676-associations} , though enabled to fix itself steadily on one object , and resolved not to be turned aside by any consideration . [Her]_127-nancy fears for [Sikes]_161-sikes would have been more powerful inducements to recoil while there was yet time ; but [she]_127-nancy had stipulated that [her]_127-nancy secret should be rigidly kept , [she]_127-nancy had dropped no clue which could lead to [his]_161-sikes discovery , [she]_127-nancy had refused , even for [his]_161-sikes sake , a refuge from all the guilt and wretchedness that encompasses [her]_127-nancy - and what more could [she]_127-nancy do ! [She]_127-nancy was resolved . Though all [her]_127-nancy mental struggles terminated in this conclusion , [they]_3677-they forced [themselves]_3677-they upon [her]_127-nancy , again and again , and left [their]_3677-they traces too . [She]_127-nancy grew pale and thin , even within a few days . At times , [she]_127-nancy took no heed of what was passing before [her]_127-nancy , or no part in conversations where once , [she]_127-nancy would have been the loudest . At other times , [she]_127-nancy laughed without merriment , and was noisy without a moment afterwards - [she]_127-nancy sat silent and dejected , brooding with [her]_127-nancy head upon [her]_127-nancy hands , while the very effort by which [she]_127-nancy roused [herself]_127-nancy , told , more forcibly than even these indications , that [she]_127-nancy was ill at ease , and that [her]_127-nancy thoughts were occupied with matters very different and distant from those in the course of discussion by [[her]_127-nancy companions]_{3678-her companions} . It was Sunday night , and the bell of [the nearest church]_{3679-the nearest church} struck the hour . [Sikes]_161-sikes and [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} were talking , but [they]_3681-they paused to listen . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} looked up from the low seat on which [she]_{5742-the girl} crouched , and listened too . Eleven . ' An hour this side of midnight , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , raising the blind to look out and returning to [his]_161-sikes seat . ' Dark and heavy it is too . A good night for business this . '_[161-sikes] ' Ah ! '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' What a pity , [Bill]_161-sikes , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , that there 's none quite ready to be done . '_[174-fagin] ' [You]_0-i 're_[161-sikes] right for once , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes gruffly . '_[174-fagin] It is a pity , for [I]_0-i 'm in the humour too . '_[174-fagin] [Fagin]_174-fagin sighed , and shook [his]_174-fagin head despondingly . ' [We]_8202-we must make up for lost time when [we]_8202-we 've got things into [a good train]_{8203-a good train} . That 's all [I]_161-sikes know , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' That 's the way to talk , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , venturing to pat [him]_0-i on the shoulder . ' It does [me]_0-i good to hear [you]_0-i . '_[0-i] ' Does [you]_174-fagin good , does it ! '_[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Well , so be it . '_[161-sikes] ' Ha ! ha ! ha ! '_[174-fagin] laughed [Fagin]_174-fagin , as if [he]_174-fagin were relieved by even this concession . ' [You]_0-i 're_[0-i] like [yourself]_0-i to - night , [Bill]_161-sikes . Quite like [yourself]_0-i . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't feel like [myself]_0-i when [you]_174-fagin lay that withered old claw on [my]_0-i shoulder , so take it away , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , casting off [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's hand . '_[161-sikes] It make [you]_161-sikes nervous , [Bill]_161-sikes , - reminds [you]_161-sikes of being nabbed , does it ? ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , determined not to be offended . '_[161-sikes] Reminds [me]_0-i of being nabbed by the devil , ' returned [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[161-sikes] There never was [another man with such a face as yours]_{3683-another man with such a face as yours} , unless it was [[your]_0-i father]_{6291-your father} , and [I]_0-i suppose [he]_{6291-your father} is singeing [his]_{6291-your father} grizzled red beard by this time , unless [you]_0-i came straight from [the old ' un]_{8206-the old ' un} without [any father]_{8207-any father} at all betwixt [you]_0-i ; which [I]_174-fagin should n't wonder at , a bit . '_[174-fagin] [Fagin]_174-fagin offered no reply to this compliment : but , pulling [Sikes]_161-sikes by the sleeve , pointed [his]_174-fagin finger towards [Nancy]_127-nancy , who had taken advantage of the foregoing conversation to put on [her]_127-nancy bonnet , and was now leaving [the room]_{432-the room} . ' Hallo ! '_[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' [Nance]_127-nancy . Where 's [the gal]_{8208-the gal} going to at this time of night ? '_[161-sikes] ' Not far . '_[174-fagin] ' What answer 's that ? '_[161-sikes] retorted [Sikes]_161-sikes . ' Do [you]_{5742-the girl} hear [me]_161-sikes ? '_[161-sikes] ' [I]_{5742-the girl} do n't know where , '_{[5742-the girl]} replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . ' Then [I]_161-sikes do , '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , more in the spirit of obstinacy than because [he]_161-sikes had any real objection to [the girl]_{5742-the girl} going where [she]_{5742-the girl} listed . ' Nowhere . Sit down . '_[161-sikes] ' [I]_161-sikes 'm_[161-sikes] not well . [I]_0-i told [you]_161-sikes that before , ' rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i want a breath of air . ' '_[0-i] Put [your]_{5742-the girl} head out of the winder , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_{[5742-the girl]} There 's not enough there , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i want it in [the street]_{353-the street} . ' '_[0-i] Then [you]_{5742-the girl} wo n't have it , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes . With which assurance [he]_161-sikes rose , locked the door , took the key out , and pulling [her]_{5742-the girl} bonnet from [her]_{5742-the girl} head , flung it up to the top of an old press . '_{[5742-the girl]} There , ' said [the robber]_{1469-the robber} . '_{[5742-the girl]} Now stop quietly where [you]_{5742-the girl} are , will [you]_{5742-the girl} ? ' '_{[5742-the girl]} It 's not such a matter as a bonnet would keep [me]_0-i , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} turning very pale . '_{[5742-the girl]} What do [you]_161-sikes mean , [Bill]_161-sikes ? Do [you]_161-sikes know what [you]_161-sikes 're doing ? '_[161-sikes] ' Know what [I]_161-sikes 'm_[161-sikes] - Oh ! ' cried [Sikes]_161-sikes , turning to [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_[3689-she] [she]_3689-she 's out of [her]_3689-she senses , [you]_{5742-the girl} know , or [she]_3689-she dare n't talk to [me]_0-i in that way . ' '_[3689-she] [You]_161-sikes 'll drive [me]_0-i on the something desperate , ' muttered [the girl]_{5742-the girl} placing both hands upon [her]_{5742-the girl} breast , as though to keep down by force some violent outbreak . '_[161-sikes] Let [me]_0-i go , will [you]_{5742-the girl} , - this minute - this instant . ' '_{[5742-the girl]} No ! ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_{[5742-the girl]} Tell [him]_3690-him to let [me]_0-i go , [Fagin]_174-fagin . [He]_3690-him had better . It 'll be better for [him]_3690-him . Do [you]_{5742-the girl} hear [me]_0-i ? ' cried [Nancy]_127-nancy stamping [her]_127-nancy foot upon the ground . '_{[5742-the girl]} Hear [you]_{5742-the girl} ! ' repeated [Sikes]_161-sikes turning round in [his]_161-sikes chair to confront [her]_{5742-the girl} . '_{[5742-the girl]} Aye ! And if [I]_0-i hear [you]_{5742-the girl} for half a minute longer , the dog shall have such a grip on [your]_{5742-the girl} throat as'll tear some of that screaming voice out . Wot has come over [you]_{5742-the girl} , [[you]_{5742-the girl} jade]_{3691-you jade} ! Wot is it ? ' '_[0-i] Let [me]_0-i go , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} with great earnestness ; then sitting [herself]_{5742-the girl} down on the floor , before the door , [she]_{5742-the girl} said , '_[0-i] [Bill]_161-sikes , let [me]_0-i go ; [you]_161-sikes do n't know what [you]_161-sikes are doing . [You]_161-sikes do n't , indeed . For only one hour - do - do ! ' '_[161-sikes] Cut [my]_0-i limbs off one by one ! ' cried [Sikes]_161-sikes , seizing [her]_{5742-the girl} roughly by the arm , '_[161-sikes] If [I]_0-i do n't think [the gal]_{8208-the gal} 's stark raving mad . Get up . ' '_[161-sikes] Not till [you]_161-sikes let [me]_0-i go - not till [you]_161-sikes let [me]_0-i go - Never - never ! ' screamed [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . [Sikes]_161-sikes looked on , for a minute , watching [his]_161-sikes opportunity , and suddenly pinioning [her]_{5742-the girl} hands dragged [her]_{5742-the girl} , struggling and wrestling with [him]_161-sikes by the way , into [a small room]_{8216-a small room} adjoining , where [he]_161-sikes sat [himself]_161-sikes on a bench , and thrusting [her]_{5742-the girl} into a chair , held [her]_{5742-the girl} down by force . [She]_{5742-the girl} struggled and implored by turns until twelve o'clock had struck , and then , wearied and exhausted , ceased to contest the point any further . With a caution , backed by many oaths , to make no more efforts to go out that night , [Sikes]_161-sikes left [her]_{5742-the girl} to recover at leisure and rejoined [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[161-sikes] Whew ! ' said [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} wiping the perspiration from [his]_174-fagin face . '_[161-sikes] Wot [a precious strange gal that is]_{3693-a precious strange gal that is} ! ' '_[161-sikes] [You]_161-sikes may say that , [Bill]_161-sikes , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin thoughtfully . '_[161-sikes] [You]_161-sikes may say that . ' '_[161-sikes] Wot did [she]_3694-her take it into [her]_3694-her head to go out to - night for , do [you]_3695-you think ? ' asked [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[3694-her] Come ; [you]_3695-you should know [her]_3694-her better than [me]_0-i . Wot does it mean ? ' '_[2889-woman] Obstinacy ; [woman]_2889-woman 's obstinacy , [I]_0-i suppose , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . ' '_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i suppose it is , ' growled [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i had tamed [her]_3694-her , but [she]_3694-her 's as bad as ever . ' '_[3694-her] Worse , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin thoughtfully . '_[3694-her] [I]_0-i never knew [her]_3694-her like this , for such a little cause . ' '_[0-i] Nor [I]_0-i , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [she]_3694-her 's got a touch of that fever in [her]_3694-her blood yet , and it wo n't come out - eh ? ' '_[0-i] Like enough . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'll let [her]_3694-her a little blood , without troubling [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , if [she]_3694-her 's took that way again , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . [Fagin]_174-fagin nodded an expressive approval of this mode of treatment . '_[3694-her] [She]_3694-her was hanging about [me]_0-i all day , and night too , when [I]_0-i was stretched on [my]_0-i back ; and [you]_0-i , like a blackhearted wolf as [you]_0-i are , kept [yourself]_0-i aloof , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] [We]_3699-we was poor too , all the time , and [I]_0-i think , one way or other , it 's worried and fretted [her]_3694-her ; and that being shut up here so long has made [her]_3694-her restless - eh ? ' '_[3694-her] That 's it , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' replied [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} in a whisper . '_[3694-her] Hush ! ' As [he]_{1006-the jew} uttered these words , [the girl]_{5742-the girl} [herself]_{5742-the girl} appeared and resumed [her]_{5742-the girl} former seat . [Her]_{5742-the girl} eyes were swollen and red ; [she]_{5742-the girl} rocked [herself]_{5742-the girl} to and fro ; tossed [her]_{5742-the girl} head ; and , after a little time , burst out laughing . '_[3694-her] Why , now [she]_3694-her 's on the other tack ! ' exclaimed [Sikes]_161-sikes , turning a look of excessive surprise on [[his]_161-sikes companion]_{4727-his companion} . [Fagin]_174-fagin nodded to [him]_161-sikes to take no further notice just then ; and , in a few minutes , [the girl]_{5742-the girl} subsided into [her]_{5742-the girl} accustomed demeanour . Whispering [Sikes]_161-sikes that there was no fear of [her]_{5742-the girl} relapsing , [Fagin]_174-fagin took up [his]_174-fagin hat and bade [him]_161-sikes good - night . [He]_174-fagin paused when [he]_174-fagin reached [the room]_{432-the room} - door , and looking round , asked if [somebody]_{5443-somebody} would light [him]_3694-her down [the dark stairs]_{8224-the dark stairs} . '_[3694-her] Light [him]_3694-her down , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , who was filling [his]_161-sikes pipe . '_[3694-her] It 's a pity [he]_3694-her should break [his]_3694-her neck [himself]_3694-her , and disappoint [the sight - seers]_{3701-the sight - seers} . Show [him]_3694-her a light . ' [Nancy]_127-nancy followed [the old man]_{5173-the old man} [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} , with a candle . When [they]_8227-they reached [the passage]_{5150-the passage} , [he]_{5173-the old man} laid [his]_{5173-the old man} finger on [his]_{5173-the old man} lip , and drawing close to [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , said , in a whisper . '_[3694-her] What is it , [Nancy]_127-nancy , [dear]_769-dear ? ' '_[127-nancy] What do [you]_3703-you mean ? ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , in the same tone . '_[3703-you] The reason of all this , ' replied [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[3703-you] If [he]_3694-her ' - [he]_{5173-the old man} pointed with [his]_{5173-the old man} skinny fore - finger up the stairs - '_[127-nancy] is so hard with [you]_127-nancy [he]_3694-her 's [a brute]_{916-a brute} , [Nance]_127-nancy , [a brute - beast]_{3705-a brute - beast} , why do n't [you]_127-nancy - ' '_[127-nancy] Well ? ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , as [Fagin]_174-fagin paused , with [his]_174-fagin mouth almost touching [her]_{5742-the girl} ear , and [his]_174-fagin eyes looking into [hers]_{5742-the girl} . '_[127-nancy] No matter just now . [We]_3706-we 'll talk of this again . [You]_127-nancy have [a friend in [me]_0-i]_{3707-a friend in me} , [Nance]_127-nancy ; [a staunch friend]_{3708-a staunch friend} . [I]_0-i have the means at hand , quiet and close . If [you]_127-nancy want revenge on those that treat [you]_127-nancy like a dog - like a dog ! worse than [his]_3694-her dog , for [he]_3694-her humours [him]_3694-her sometimes - come to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i say , come to [me]_0-i . [He]_3694-her is [the mere hound of a day]_{3709-the mere hound of a day} , but [you]_127-nancy know [me]_0-i of old , [Nance]_127-nancy . ' '_[127-nancy] [I]_0-i know [you]_127-nancy well , ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , without manifesting the least emotion . '_[0-i] Good - night . ' [She]_{5742-the girl} shrank back , as [Fagin]_174-fagin offered to lay [his]_174-fagin hand on [hers]_{5742-the girl} , but said good - night again , in a steady voice , and , answering [his]_174-fagin parting look with a nod of intelligence , closed the door between [them]_8233-them . [Fagin]_174-fagin walked towards [[his]_174-fagin home]_{1675-his home} , intent upon the thoughts that were working within [his]_174-fagin brain . [He]_174-fagin had conceived the idea - not from what had just passed though that had tended to confirm [him]_174-fagin , but slowly and by degrees - that [Nancy]_127-nancy , wearied of [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} 's brutality , had conceived an attachment for [some new friend]_{8236-some new friend} . [Her]_127-nancy altered manner , [her]_127-nancy repeated absences from [home]_4804-home alone , [her]_127-nancy comparative indifference to the interests of the gang for which [she]_127-nancy had once been so zealous , and , added to these , [her]_127-nancy desperate impatience to leave [home]_4804-home that night at a particular hour , all favoured the supposition , and rendered it , to [him]_174-fagin at least , almost matter of certainty . The object of this new liking was not among [[his]_174-fagin myrmidons]_{8239-his myrmidons} . [He]_174-fagin would be a valuable acquisition with [such an assistant as [Nancy]_127-nancy]_{8240-such an assistant as nancy} , and must thus [Fagin]_174-fagin argued be secured without delay . There was another , and a darker object , to be gained . [Sikes]_161-sikes knew too much , and [his]_161-sikes ruffian taunts had not galled [Fagin]_174-fagin the less , because the wounds were hidden . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} must know , well , that if [she]_{5742-the girl} shook [him]_3711-him off , [she]_{5742-the girl} could never be safe from [his]_3711-him fury , and that it would be surely wreaked - to the maiming of limbs , or perhaps the loss of life - on the object of [her]_{5742-the girl} more recent fancy . '_[127-nancy] With a little persuasion , ' thought [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_[127-nancy] what more likely than that [she]_3710-she would consent to poison [him]_3711-him ? [Women]_5143-women have done such things , and worse , to secure the same object before now . There would be [the dangerous villain]_{3713-the dangerous villain} : [the man [I]_0-i hate]_{3714-the man i hate} : gone ; another secured in [his]_3711-him place ; and [my]_0-i influence over [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , with a knowledge of this crime to back it , unlimited . ' These things passed through the mind of [Fagin]_174-fagin , during the short time [he]_174-fagin sat alone , in [[the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} 's room]_{8243-the housebreaker 's room} ; and with [them]_8244-them uppermost in [his]_174-fagin thoughts , [he]_174-fagin had taken the opportunity afterwards afforded [him]_174-fagin , of sounding [the girl]_{5742-the girl} in the broken hints [he]_174-fagin threw out at parting . There was no expression of surprise , no assumption of an inability to understand [his]_174-fagin meaning . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} clearly comprehended it . [Her]_{5742-the girl} glance at parting showed that . But perhaps [she]_{5742-the girl} would recoil from a plot to take the life of [Sikes]_161-sikes , and that was one of the chief ends to be attained . '_[0-i] How , ' thought [Fagin]_174-fagin , as [he]_174-fagin crept homeward , '_[0-i] can [I]_0-i increase [my]_0-i influence with [her]_{5742-the girl} ? What new power can [I]_0-i acquire ? ' Such brains are fertile in expedients . If , without extracting a confession from [herself]_{5742-the girl} , [he]_174-fagin laid a watch , discovered the object of [her]_{5742-the girl} altered regard , and threatened to reveal the whole history to [Sikes]_161-sikes of whom [she]_{5742-the girl} stood in no common fear unless [she]_{5742-the girl} entered into [his]_174-fagin designs , could [he]_174-fagin not secure [her]_{5742-the girl} compliance ? '_[0-i] [I]_0-i can , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , almost aloud . '_[0-i] [She]_{5742-the girl} durst not refuse [me]_0-i then . Not for [her]_{5742-the girl} life , not for [her]_{5742-the girl} life ! [I]_0-i have it all . The means are ready , and shall be set to work . [I]_0-i shall have [you]_{5742-the girl} yet ! ' [He]_174-fagin cast back a dark look , and a threatening motion of the hand , towards the spot where [he]_174-fagin had left [the bolder villain]_{8247-the bolder villain} ; and went on [his]_174-fagin way : busying [his]_174-fagin bony hands in the folds of [his]_174-fagin tattered garment , which [he]_174-fagin wrenched tightly in [his]_174-fagin grasp , as though there were [a hated enemy]_{8248-a hated enemy} crushed with every motion of [his]_174-fagin fingers . [CHAPTER XLV NOAH CLAYPOLE]_134-noah IS EMPLOYED BY [FAGIN]_174-fagin ON [A SECRET MISSION]_{8249-a secret mission} [The old man]_{5173-the old man} was up , betimes , next morning , and waited impatiently for the appearance of [[his]_{5173-the old man} new associate]_{8251-his new associate} , who after a delay that seemed interminable , at length presented [himself]_{8251-his new associate} , and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , drawing up a chair and seating [himself]_174-fagin opposite [Morris Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} Well , here [I]_0-i am , ' returned [Noah]_134-noah . '_[0-i] What 's the matter ? Do n't [yer]_3716-yer ask [me]_0-i to do anything till [I]_0-i have done eating . That 's a great fault in [this place]_{2280-this place} . [Yer]_3716-yer never get time enough over [yer]_3716-yer meals . ' '_[3716-yer] [You]_3716-yer can talk as [you]_3716-yer eat , ca n't [you]_3716-yer ? ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , cursing [[his]_174-fagin dear young friend]_{8252-his dear young friend} 's greediness from the very bottom of [his]_174-fagin heart . '_[3716-yer] Oh yes , [I]_0-i can talk . [I]_0-i get on better when [I]_0-i talk , ' said [Noah]_134-noah , cutting a monstrous slice of bread . '_[0-i] Where 's [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} ? ' '_{[158-charlotte]} Out , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_{[158-charlotte]} [I]_0-i sent [her]_{158-charlotte} out this morning with [the other young woman]_{3718-the other young woman} , because [I]_0-i wanted [us]_3719-us to be alone . ' '_[0-i] Oh ! ' said [Noah]_134-noah . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [yer'd]_3720-yer ordered [her]_{158-charlotte} to make some buttered toast first . Well . Talk away . [Yer]_3720-yer wo n't interrupt [me]_0-i . ' There seemed , indeed , no great fear of anything interrupting [him]_134-noah , as [he]_134-noah had evidently sat down with a determination to do a great deal of business . '_[3720-yer] [You]_3720-yer did well yesterday , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[3720-yer] Beautiful ! Six shillings and ninepence halfpenny on the very first day ! [The kinchin lay]_{3556-the kinchin lay} will be a fortune to [you]_3720-yer . ' '_{[3556-the kinchin lay]} Do n't [you]_3720-yer forget to add three pint - pots and a milk - can , ' said [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_[3720-yer] No , no , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} . The pint - pots were great strokes of genius : but the milk - can was a perfect masterpiece . ' '_{[3724-a beginner]} Pretty well , [I]_0-i think , for [a beginner]_{3724-a beginner} , ' remarked [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} complacently . '_[0-i] The pots [I]_0-i took off airy railings , and the milk - can was standing by itself outside [a public - house]_{1927-a public - house} . [I]_0-i thought it might get rusty with the rain , or catch cold , [yer]_3720-yer know . Eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! ' [Fagin]_174-fagin affected to laugh very heartily ; and [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} having had [his]_{279-mr. bolter} laugh out , took a series of large bites , which finished [his]_{279-mr. bolter} first hunk of bread and butter , and assisted [himself]_{279-mr. bolter} to a second . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i want [you]_0-i , [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , leaning over the table , '_[0-i] to do a piece of work for [me]_0-i , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , that needs great care and caution . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , ' rejoined [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , '_[0-i] do n't [yer]_3720-yer go shoving [me]_0-i into danger , or sending [me]_0-i any more o ' [[yer]_3720-yer police - offices]_{8253-yer police - offices} . That do n't suit [me]_3720-yer , that do n't ; and so [I]_3720-yer tell [yer]_3720-yer . '_[3720-yer] ' That 's not the smallest danger in it - not the very smallest , '_{[1006-the jew]} said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} ; ' it 's only to dodge [a woman]_{6715-a woman} . '_{[1006-the jew]} ' [An old woman]_{447-an old woman} ? '_{[279-mr. bolter]} demanded [Mr. Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . ' [A young one]_{8256-a young one} , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' [I]_{279-mr. bolter} can do that pretty well , [I]_{279-mr. bolter} know , '_{[279-mr. bolter]} said [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} . ' [I]_{279-mr. bolter} was [a regular cunning sneak]_{8257-a regular cunning sneak} when [I]_{279-mr. bolter} was at [school]_8258-school . What am [I]_{279-mr. bolter} to dodge [her]_{6715-a woman} for ? Not to - '_{[279-mr. bolter]} ' Not to do anything , but to tell [me]_174-fagin where [she]_{6715-a woman} goes , who [she]_{6715-a woman} sees , and , if possible , what [she]_{6715-a woman} says ; to remember [the street]_{353-the street} , if it is [a street]_{8260-a street} , or [the house]_{4595-the house} , if it is [a house]_{1941-a house} ; and to bring [me]_174-fagin back all the information [you]_{3728-his employer} can . '_[174-fagin] ' What 'll [yer]_134-noah give [me]_134-noah ? '_[134-noah] asked [Noah]_134-noah , setting down [his]_134-noah cup , and looking [[his]_134-noah employer]_{3728-his employer} , eagerly , in the face . ' If [you]_134-noah do it well , a pound , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} . One pound , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , wishing to interest [him]_134-noah in the scent as much as possible . ' And that 's what [I]_174-fagin never gave yet , for any job of work where there was n't valuable consideration to be gained . '_[174-fagin] ' Who is [she]_8264-she ? '_[134-noah] inquired [Noah]_134-noah . ' [One of [us]_8266-us]_{6139-one of us} . '_[134-noah] ' Oh [Lor]_137-lor ! '_[134-noah] cried [Noah]_134-noah , curling up [his]_134-noah nose . ' [Yer]_134-noah doubtful of [her]_8264-she , are [yer]_134-noah ? '_[134-noah] ' [She]_8264-she has found out [some new friends]_{8267-some new friends} , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , and [I]_174-fagin must know who [they]_{8267-some new friends} are , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' [I]_134-noah see , '_[134-noah] said [Noah]_134-noah . ' Just to have the pleasure of knowing [them]_{8267-some new friends} , if [they]_{8267-some new friends} 're_[134-noah] [respectable people]_{3729-respectable people} , eh ? Ha ! ha ! ha ! [I]_0-i 'm [[your]_174-fagin man]_{1955-your man} . '_[0-i] ' [I]_174-fagin knew [you]_134-noah would be , '_[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]_174-fagin , elated by the success of [his]_174-fagin proposal . ' Of course , of course , '_[134-noah] replied [Noah]_134-noah . ' Where is [she]_8270-she ? Where am [I]_134-noah to wait for [her]_8270-she ? Where am [I]_134-noah to go ? '_[134-noah] ' All that , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} , [you]_134-noah shall hear from [me]_174-fagin . [I]_174-fagin 'll point [her]_8270-she out at the proper time , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' [You]_134-noah keep ready , and leave the rest to [me]_174-fagin . '_[174-fagin] That night , and the next , and the next again , [the spy]_{3730-the spy} sat booted and equipped in [[his]_{3730-the spy} carter]_{3731-his carter} 's dress : ready to turn out at a word from [Fagin]_174-fagin . Six nights passed - six long weary nights - and on each , [Fagin]_174-fagin came [home]_4804-home with a disappointed face , and briefly intimated that it was not yet time . On the seventh , [he]_174-fagin returned earlier , and with an exultation [he]_174-fagin could not conceal . It was Sunday . ' [She]_8270-she goes abroad to - night , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' and on the right errand , [I]_174-fagin 'm_[174-fagin] sure ; for [she]_3733-she has been alone all day , and [the man [she]_3733-she is afraid of]_{3734-the man she is afraid of} will not be back much before daybreak . Come with [me]_0-i . Quick ! ' [Noah]_134-noah started up without saying a word ; for [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} was in a state of such intense excitement that it infected [him]_134-noah . [They]_8273-they left [the house]_{4595-the house} stealthily , and hurrying through [a labyrinth of streets]_{8275-a labyrinth of streets} , arrived at length before [a public - house]_{1927-a public - house} , which [Noah]_134-noah recognised as the same in which [he]_134-noah had slept , on the night of [his]_134-noah arrival in [London]_3-london . It was past eleven o'clock , and the door was closed . It opened softly on its hinges as [Fagin]_174-fagin gave a low whistle . [They]_8273-they entered , without noise ; and the door was closed behind [them]_8273-they . Scarcely venturing to whisper , but substituting dumb show for words , [Fagin]_174-fagin , and [the young Jew who had admitted [them]_8273-they]_{8277-the young jew who had admitted them} , pointed out the pane of glass to [Noah]_134-noah , and signed to [him]_134-noah to climb up and observe [the person in [the adjoining room]_{8279-the adjoining room}]_{8278-the person in the adjoining room} . '_{[2127-the woman]} Is that [the woman]_{2127-the woman} ? ' [he]_174-fagin asked , scarcely above [his]_174-fagin breath . [Fagin]_174-fagin nodded yes . '_{[2127-the woman]} [I]_0-i ca n't see [her]_{2127-the woman} face well , ' whispered [Noah]_134-noah . '_[0-i] [She]_{2127-the woman} is looking down , and the candle is behind [her]_{2127-the woman} . ' Stay there , '_[174-fagin] whispered [Fagin]_174-fagin . [He]_174-fagin signed to [Barney]_195-barney , who withdrew . In an instant , [the lad]_{3736-the lad} entered [the room]_{432-the room} adjoining , and , under pretence of snuffing the candle , moved it in the required position , and , speaking to [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , caused [her]_{5742-the girl} to raise [her]_{5742-the girl} face . ' [I]_{3730-the spy} see [her]_{2127-the woman} now , '_{[3730-the spy]} cried [the spy]_{3730-the spy} . ' Plainly ? '_{[3730-the spy]} ' [I]_{3730-the spy} should know [her]_{2127-the woman} among [a thousand]_{8280-a thousand} . '_{[3730-the spy]} [He]_{3730-the spy} hastily descended , as [the room]_{432-the room} - door opened , and [the girl]_{5742-the girl} came out . [Fagin]_174-fagin drew [him]_{3730-the spy} behind a small partition which was curtained off , and [they]_3742-they held [their]_3742-they breaths as [she]_{5742-the girl} passed within a few feet of [their]_3742-they place of concealment , and emerged by the door at which [they]_3742-they had entered . ' Hist ! '_{[3743-the lad who held the door]} cried [the lad who held the door]_{3743-the lad who held the door} . ' Dow . '_{[3743-the lad who held the door]} [Noah]_134-noah exchanged a look with [Fagin]_174-fagin , and darted out . ' To the left , '_{[3736-the lad]} whispered [the lad]_{3736-the lad} ; ' take the left had , and keep od the other side . '_{[3736-the lad]} [He]_{3730-the spy} did so ; and , by the light of the lamps , saw [the girl]_{5742-the girl} 's retreating figure , already at some distance before [him]_{3730-the spy} . [He]_{3730-the spy} advanced as near as [he]_{3730-the spy} considered prudent , and kept on the opposite side of [the street]_{353-the street} , the better to observe [her]_{5742-the girl} motions . [She]_{5742-the girl} looked nervously round , twice or thrice , and once stopped to let [two men who were following close behind [her]_{5742-the girl}]_{3747-two men who were following close behind her} , pass on . [She]_{5742-the girl} seemed to gather courage as [she]_{5742-the girl} advanced , and to walk with a steadier and firmer step . [The spy]_{3730-the spy} preserved the same relative distance between [them]_3742-they , and followed : with [his]_{3730-the spy} eye upon [her]_{5742-the girl} . CHAPTER XLVI [THE APPOINTMENT KEPT The church]_{3749-the appointment kept the church} clocks chimed three quarters past eleven , as [two figures]_{3750-two figures} emerged on [London Bridge]_{81-london bridge} . [One , which advanced with a swift and rapid step]_{3751-one , which advanced with a swift and rapid step} , was that of [a woman who looked eagerly about [her]_{5742-the girl} as though in quest of some expected object]_{3752-a woman who looked eagerly about her as though in quest of some expected object} ; the other figure was that of [a man , who slunk along in the deepest shadow [he]_{3730-the spy} could find , and , at some distance , accommodated [his]_{3730-the spy} pace to [hers]_{5742-the girl}]_{3753-a man , who slunk along in the deepest shadow he could find , and , at some distance , accommodated his pace to hers} : stopping when [she]_{5742-the girl} stopped : and as [she]_{5742-the girl} moved again , creeping stealthily on : but never allowing [himself]_{3730-the spy} , in the ardour of [his]_{3730-the spy} pursuit , to gain upon [her]_{5742-the girl} footsteps . Thus , [they]_3742-they crossed [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} , from [the Middlesex]_{93-the middlesex} to [the Surrey shore]_{3755-the surrey shore} , when [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , apparently disappointed in [her]_{2127-the woman} anxious scrutiny of [the foot - passengers]_{3757-the foot - passengers} , turned back . The movement was sudden ; but [he]_{3730-the spy} who watched [her]_{5742-the girl} , was not thrown off [his]_{3730-the spy} guard by it ; for , shrinking into one of the recesses which surmount [the piers of [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge}]_{3758-the piers of the bridge} , and leaning over the parapet the better to conceal [his]_{3730-the spy} figure , [he]_{3730-the spy} suffered [her]_{5742-the girl} to pass on [the opposite pavement]_{3490-the opposite pavement} . When [she]_{5742-the girl} was about the same distance in advance as [she]_{5742-the girl} had been before , [he]_{3730-the spy} slipped quietly down , and followed [her]_{5742-the girl} again . At nearly the centre of [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} , [she]_{5742-the girl} stopped . [The man]_{4928-the man} stopped too . It was a very dark night . The day had been unfavourable , and at that hour and place there were [few people]_{6660-few people} stirring . Such as there were , hurried quickly past : very possibly without seeing , but certainly without noticing , either [the woman]_{2127-the woman} , or [the man who kept [her]_{5742-the girl} in view . [Their]_3766-their appearance was not calculated to attract the importunate regards of [such of [London]_3-london 's destitute population]_{3767-such of london 's destitute population}]_{3765-the man who kept her in view . their appearance was not calculated to attract the importunate regards of such of london 's destitute population} , as chanced to take [their]_3766-their way over [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} that night in search of some cold arch or doorless hovel wherein to lay [their]_3766-their heads ; [they]_3766-their stood there in silence : neither speaking nor spoken to , by [any one who passed]_{3769-any one who passed} . A mist hung over [the river]_{1968-the river} , deepening the red glare of the fires that burnt upon the small craft moored off [the different wharfs]_{3771-the different wharfs} , and rendering darker and more indistinct [the murky buildings on [the banks]_{3773-the banks}]_{3772-the murky buildings on the banks} . [The old smoke - stained storehouses on either side]_{3774-the old smoke - stained storehouses on either side} , rose heavy and dull from the dense mass of roofs and [gables]_3775-gables , and frowned sternly upon water too black to reflect even their lumbering shapes . [The tower of old Saint Saviour 's Church]_{3776-the tower of old saint saviour 's church} , and [the spire of [Saint Magnus]_{94-saint magnus}]_{3777-the spire of saint magnus} , so long [the giant - warders of [the ancient bridge]_{3779-the ancient bridge}]_{3778-the giant - warders of the ancient bridge} , were visible in the gloom ; but the forest of shipping below [bridge]_3780-bridge , and the thickly scattered spires of [churches above]_{3781-churches above} , were nearly all hidden from sight . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} had taken a few restless turns to and fro - closely watched meanwhile by [[her]_{5742-the girl} hidden observer]_{3783-her hidden observer} - when the heavy bell of [St. Paul]_{95-st. paul} 's tolled for the death of another day . Midnight had come upon [the crowded city]_{3784-the crowded city} . [The palace]_{3785-the palace} , [the night - cellar]_{3786-the night - cellar} , [the jail]_{3787-the jail} , [the madhouse]_{3788-the madhouse} : [the chambers of birth]_{3789-the chambers of birth} and death , of health and sickness , the rigid face of the corpse and the calm sleep of [the child]_{321-the child} : midnight was upon [them]_3791-them all . The hour had not struck two minutes , when [a young lady]_{6581-a young lady} , accompanied by [a grey - haired gentleman]_{3793-a grey - haired gentleman} , alighted from [a hackney - carriage]_{3794-a hackney - carriage} within a short distance of [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} , and , having dismissed [the vehicle]_{2978-the vehicle} , walked straight towards [it]_{2978-the vehicle} . [They]_3797-they had scarcely set foot upon [[its]_{2978-the vehicle} pavement]_{3798-its pavement} , when [the girl]_{5742-the girl} started , and immediately made towards [them]_3797-they . [They]_3797-they walked onward , looking about [them]_3797-they with the air of [persons who entertained some very slight expectation which had little chance of being realised]_{3800-persons who entertained some very slight expectation which had little chance of being realised} , when [they]_3797-they were suddenly joined by [this new associate]_{3801-this new associate} . [They]_3797-they halted with an exclamation of surprise , but suppressed it immediately ; for [a man in the garments of [a countryman]_{7041-a countryman}]_{3802-a man in the garments of a countryman} came close up - brushed against [them]_3797-they , indeed - at that precise moment . ' Not here , '_[127-nancy] said [Nancy]_127-nancy hurriedly , ' [I]_127-nancy am afraid to speak to [you]_{3802-a man in the garments of a countryman} here . Come away - out of [the public road]_{8281-the public road} - down the steps yonder ! '_[127-nancy] As [she]_127-nancy uttered these words , and indicated , with [her]_127-nancy hand , the direction in which [she]_127-nancy wished [them]_3797-they to proceed , [the countryman]_{3804-the countryman} looked round , and roughly asking what [they]_3797-they took up [the whole pavement]_{3805-the whole pavement} for , passed on . The steps to which [the girl]_{5742-the girl} had pointed , were those which , on [the [Surrey]_96-surrey bank]_{3807-the surrey bank} , and on the same side of [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} as [Saint Saviour 's Church]_{97-saint saviour 's church} , form a landing - stairs from [the river]_{1968-the river} . To [this spot]_{3810-this spot} , [the man bearing the appearance of a countryman]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} , hastened unobserved ; and after a moment 's survey of [the place]_{4925-the place} , [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} began to descend . These stairs are a part of [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} ; [they]_3797-they consist of [three flights]_{3814-three flights} . Just below the end of the second , going down , the stone wall on the left terminates in an ornamental pilaster facing towards [the Thames]_{3815-the thames} . At this point the lower steps widen : so that [a person turning that angle of the wall]_{3816-a person turning that angle of the wall} , is necessarily unseen by [any others on the stairs who chance to be above [him]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} , if only a step]_{3817-any others on the stairs who chance to be above him , if only a step} . [The countryman]_{3804-the countryman} looked hastily round , when [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} reached this point ; and as there seemed no better place of concealment , and , the tide being out , there was plenty of room , [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} slipped aside , with [his]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} back to the pilaster , and there waited : pretty certain that [they]_3797-they would come no lower , and that even if [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} could not hear what was said , [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} could follow [them]_3797-they again , with safety . So tardily stole the time in [this lonely place]_{3819-this lonely place} , and so eager was [the spy]_{3730-the spy} to penetrate the motives of an interview so different from what [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} had been led to expect , that [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} more than once gave the matter up for lost , and persuaded [himself]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} , either that [they]_3797-they had stopped far above , or had resorted to some entirely different spot to hold [their]_3797-they mysterious conversation . [He]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} was on the point of emerging from [his]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} hiding - place , and regaining [the road]_{4910-the road} above , when [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} heard the sound of footsteps , and directly afterwards of voices almost close at [his]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} ear . [He]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} drew [himself]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} straight upright against the wall , and , scarcely breathing , listened attentively . ' This is far enough , '_{[4618-the gentleman]} said a voice , which was evidently that of [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . ' [I]_{4618-the gentleman} will not suffer [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} to go any farther . [Many people]_{4810-many people} would have distrusted [you]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} too much to have come even so far , but [you]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} see [I]_{4618-the gentleman} am willing to humour [you]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} . '_{[4618-the gentleman]} ' To humour [me]_{3823-the girl whom he had followed} ! '_{[3823-the girl whom he had followed]} cried the voice of [the girl whom [he]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} had followed]_{3823-the girl whom he had followed} . ' [You]_4564-sir 're_{[3823-the girl whom he had followed]} considerate , indeed , [sir]_4564-sir . To humour [me]_0-i ! Well , well , it 's no matter . ' '_{[3823-the girl whom he had followed]} Why , for what , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} in a kinder tone , '_{[3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman]} for what purpose can [you]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} have brought [us]_3825-us to [this strange place]_{3826-this strange place} ? Why not have let [me]_0-i speak to [you]_{3811-the man bearing the appearance of a countryman} , above there , where it is light , and there is something stirring , instead of bringing [us]_3825-us to [this dark and dismal hole]_{3827-this dark and dismal hole} ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i told [you]_4564-sir before , ' replied [Nancy]_127-nancy , '_[0-i] that [I]_0-i was afraid to speak to [you]_4564-sir there . [I]_0-i do n't know why it is , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , shuddering , '_[0-i] but [I]_0-i have such a fear and dread upon [me]_0-i to - night that [I]_0-i can hardly stand . ' '_[0-i] A fear of what ? ' asked [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , who seemed to pity [her]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i scarcely know of what , ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i did . Horrible thoughts of death , and shrouds with blood upon them , and a fear that has made [me]_0-i burn as if [I]_0-i was on fire , have been upon [me]_0-i all day . [I]_0-i was reading a book to - night , to wile the time away , and the same things came into the print . ' '_[3828-they] Imagination , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , soothing [her]_{5742-the girl} . '_[3828-they] No imagination , ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} in a hoarse voice . '_[3828-they] [I]_0-i 'll swear [I]_0-i saw " coffin " written in every page of the book in large black letters , - aye , and [they]_3828-they carried one close to [me]_0-i , in [the streets]_{758-the streets} to - night . ' '_[3828-they] There is nothing unusual in that , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[3828-they] [They]_3828-they have passed [me]_0-i often . ' '_[3828-they] [Real ones]_{3830-real ones} , ' rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[3828-they] This was not . ' There was something so uncommon in [her]_{5742-the girl} manner , that the flesh of [the concealed listener]_{8292-the concealed listener} crept as [he]_{8292-the concealed listener} heard [the girl]_{5742-the girl} utter these words , and the blood chilled within [him]_{8292-the concealed listener} . [He]_{8292-the concealed listener} had never experienced a greater relief than in hearing the sweet voice of [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} as [she]_{5568-the young lady} begged [her]_{5568-the young lady} to be calm , and not allow [herself]_{5568-the young lady} to become the prey of such fearful fancies . '_[3828-they] Speak to [her]_3831-her kindly , ' said [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} to [[her]_{5568-the young lady} companion]_{6446-her companion} . '_[3828-they] [Poor creature]_{3832-poor creature} ! [She]_3831-her seems to need it . ' '_[3833-your] [[Your]_3833-your haughty religious people]_{3834-your haughty religious people} would have held [their]_{3834-your haughty religious people} heads up to see [me]_0-i as [I]_0-i am to - night , and preached of flames and vengeance , ' cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_{[3834-your haughty religious people]} Oh , [dear lady]_{7147-dear lady} , why ar'n't [those who claim to be [[God]_167-god 's own folks]_{3837-god 's own folks} as gentle and as kind to [[us]_3838-us poor wretches as [you]_3833-your , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that [they]_{3834-your haughty religious people} have lost]_{3839-us poor wretches as you , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that they have lost} , might be a little proud instead of so much humbler]_{3836-those who claim to be god 's own folks as gentle and as kind to us poor wretches as you , who , having youth , and beauty , and all that they have lost , might be a little proud instead of so much humbler} ? ' '_{[834-these good people]} Ah ! ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_{[834-these good people]} [A Turk]_{3840-a turk} turns [his]_{3840-a turk} face , after washing it well , to [the East]_{3841-the east} , when [he]_{3840-a turk} says [his]_{3840-a turk} prayers ; [these good people]_{834-these good people} , after giving [their]_{834-these good people} faces such a rub against [the World]_{98-the world} as to take the smiles off , turn with no less regularity , to [the darkest side of [Heaven]_227-heaven]_{3843-the darkest side of heaven} . Between [the Mussulman]_{284-the mussulman} and [the Pharisee]_{3844-the pharisee} , commend [me]_0-i to the first ! ' These words appeared to be addressed to [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , and were perhaps uttered with the view of affording [Nancy]_127-nancy time to recover [herself]_127-nancy . [The gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , shortly afterwards , addressed [himself]_{4618-the gentleman} to [her]_127-nancy . '_[3845-you] [You]_3845-you were not here last Sunday night , ' [he]_{4618-the gentleman} said . '_[3845-you] [I]_0-i could n't come , ' replied [Nancy]_127-nancy ; '_[0-i] [I]_0-i was kept by force . ' '_[0-i] By whom ? ' '_[3846-him] [Him]_3846-him that [I]_0-i told [the young lady of before]_{3847-the young lady of before} . ' '_{[3847-the young lady of before]} [You]_3845-you were not suspected of holding any communication with [anybody]_435-anybody on the subject which has brought [us]_3849-us here to - night , [I]_0-i hope ? ' asked [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} . '_[0-i] No , ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , shaking [her]_{5742-the girl} head . '_[0-i] It 's not very easy for [me]_0-i to leave [him]_3846-him unless [he]_3846-him knows why ; [I]_0-i could n't give [him]_3846-him a drink of laudanum before [I]_0-i came away . ' '_[3846-him] Did [he]_3846-him awake before [you]_3845-you returned ? ' inquired [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[3846-him] No ; and neither [he]_3846-him nor any of [them]_3850-them suspect [me]_0-i . ' '_[3846-him] Good , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[3846-him] Now listen to [me]_0-i . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am ready , ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , as [he]_{4618-the gentleman} paused for a moment . '_[0-i] [This young lady]_{5574-this young lady} , ' [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} began , '_{[5574-this young lady]} has communicated to [me]_0-i , and to [some other friends who can be safely trusted]_{3852-some other friends who can be safely trusted} , what [you]_3845-you told [her]_{5574-this young lady} nearly a fortnight since . [I]_0-i confess to [you]_3845-you that [I]_0-i had doubts , at first , whether [you]_3845-you were to be implicitly relied upon , but now [I]_0-i firmly believe [you]_3845-you are . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} earnestly . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i repeat that [I]_0-i firmly believe it . To prove to [you]_3845-you that [I]_0-i am disposed to trust [you]_3845-you , [I]_0-i tell [you]_3845-you without reserve , that [we]_3853-we propose to extort the secret , whatever it may be , from the fear of [this man Monks]_{3854-this man monks} . But if - if - ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , '_{[3854-this man monks]} [he]_{3854-this man monks} can not be secured , or , if secured , can not be acted upon as [we]_3853-we wish , [you]_3845-you must deliver up [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . ' '_[174-fagin] [Fagin]_174-fagin , ' cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , recoiling . '_[174-fagin] [That man]_{3856-that man} must be delivered up by [you]_0-i , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will not do it ! [I]_0-i will never do it ! ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] Devil that [he]_{3856-that man} is , and worse than devil as [he]_{3856-that man} has been to [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i will never do that . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i will not ? ' said [the gentleman , who seemed fully prepared for this answer]_{8312-the gentleman , who seemed fully prepared for this answer} . '_[0-i] Never ! ' returned [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] Tell [me]_0-i why ? ' '_[0-i] For one reason , ' rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} firmly , '_{[679-the lady]} for one reason , that [the lady]_{679-the lady} knows and will stand by [me]_0-i in , [I]_0-i know [she]_{679-the lady} will , for [I]_0-i have [her]_{679-the lady} promise : and for this other reason , besides , that , bad life as [he]_{3856-that man} has led , [I]_0-i have led a bad life too ; there are many of [us]_3858-us who have kept the same courses together , and [I]_0-i 'll not turn upon [them]_3859-them , who might - any of [them]_3859-them - have turned upon [me]_0-i , but did n't , bad as [they]_3859-them are . ' '_[3859-them] Then , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , quickly , as if this had been the point [he]_{4618-the gentleman} had been aiming to attain ; '_[3859-them] put [Monks]_133-monks into [my]_0-i hands , and leave [him]_133-monks to [me]_0-i to deal with . ' '_[3859-them] What if [he]_133-monks turns against [the others]_{5307-the others} ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i promise [you]_0-i that in that case , if the truth is forced from [him]_133-monks , there the matter will rest ; there must be circumstances in [Oliver]_123-oliver 's little history which it would be painful to drag before the public eye , and if the truth is once elicited , [they]_3861-they shall go scot free . ' '_[3861-they] And if it is not ? ' suggested [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[3861-they] Then , ' pursued [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , '_[3861-they] [this Fagin]_{3862-this fagin} shall not be brought to justice without [your]_0-i consent . In such a case [I]_0-i could show [you]_0-i reasons , [I]_0-i think , which would induce [you]_0-i to yield it . ' '_[0-i] Have [I]_0-i [the lady]_{679-the lady} 's promise for that ? ' asked [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i have , ' replied [Rose]_261-rose . '_[0-i] [My]_0-i true and faithful pledge . ' '_[133-monks] [Monks]_133-monks would never learn how [you]_0-i knew what [you]_0-i do ? ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , after a short pause . '_[133-monks] Never , ' replied [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[133-monks] The intelligence should be brought to bear upon [him]_{3862-this fagin} , that [he]_{3862-this fagin} could never even guess . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been [a liar]_{1615-a liar} , and among liars from [a little child]_{3865-a little child} , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} after another interval of silence , '_{[1615-a liar]} but [I]_0-i will take [your]_0-i words . ' After receiving an assurance from [both]_8322-both , that [she]_{5742-the girl} might safely do so , [she]_{5742-the girl} proceeded in a voice so low that it was often difficult for [the listener]_{8323-the listener} to discover even the purport of what [she]_{5742-the girl} said , to describe , by name and situation , [the public - house whence [she]_{5742-the girl} had been followed that night]_{8324-the public - house whence she had been followed that night} . From the manner in which [she]_{5742-the girl} occasionally paused , it appeared as if [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} were making some hasty notes of the information [she]_{5742-the girl} communicated . When [she]_{5742-the girl} had thoroughly explained the localities of [the place]_{4925-the place} , the best position from which to watch [it]_{4925-the place} without exciting observation , and the night and hour on which [Monks]_133-monks was most in the habit of frequenting [it]_{4925-the place} , [she]_{5742-the girl} seemed to consider for a few moments , for the purpose of recalling [his]_3866-his features and appearances more forcibly to [her]_{5742-the girl} recollection . '_[3866-his] [He]_3866-his is tall , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , '_[3866-his] and [a strongly made man]_{3867-a strongly made man} , but not stout ; [he]_3866-his has a lurking walk ; and as [he]_3866-his walks , constantly looks over [his]_3866-his shoulder , first on one side , and then on the other . Do n't forget that , for [his]_3866-his eyes are sunk in [his]_3866-his head so much deeper than [any other man]_{3868-any other man} 's , that [you]_3869-you might almost tell [him]_3866-his by that alone . [His]_3866-his face is dark , like [his]_3866-his hair and eyes ; and , although [he]_3866-his ca n't be more than six or eight and twenty , withered and haggard . [His]_3866-his lips are often discoloured and disfigured with the marks of teeth ; for [he]_3866-his has desperate fits , and sometimes even bites [his]_3866-his hands and covers them with wounds - why did [you]_3869-you start ? ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , stopping suddenly . [The gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} replied , in a hurried manner , that [he]_{4618-the gentleman} was not conscious of having done so , and begged [her]_{5742-the girl} to proceed . '_[3869-you] Part of this , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , '_[3869-you] [I]_0-i have drawn out from [other people at [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{3870-other people at the house} [I]_0-i tell [you]_3869-you of , for [I]_0-i have only seen [him]_3866-his twice , and both times [he]_3866-his was covered up in a large cloak . [I]_0-i think that 's all [I]_0-i can give [you]_3869-you to know [him]_3866-his by . Stay though , ' [she]_{5742-the girl} added . '_[3866-his] Upon [his]_3866-his throat : so high that [you]_3869-you can see a part of it below [his]_3866-his neckerchief when [he]_3866-his turns [his]_3866-his face : there is - ' '_[3866-his] A broad red mark , like a burn or scald ? ' cried [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[3866-his] How 's this ? ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[3866-his] [You]_3869-you know [him]_3866-his ! ' [The young lady]_{5568-the young lady} uttered a cry of surprise , and for a few moments [they]_3872-they were so still that [the listener]_{8323-the listener} could distinctly hear [them]_3872-they breathe . '_[3869-you] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i do , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , breaking silence . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i should by [your]_3869-you description . [We]_3872-they shall see . [Many people]_{4810-many people} are singularly like [each other]_{507-each other} . It may not be the same . ' As [he]_{4618-the gentleman} expressed [himself]_{4618-the gentleman} to this effect , with assumed carelessness , [he]_{4618-the gentleman} took a step or two nearer [the concealed spy]_{8336-the concealed spy} , as [the latter]_{853-the latter} could tell from the distinctness with which [he]_{853-the latter} heard [him]_{853-the latter} mutter , '_[3866-his] It must be [he]_3866-his ! ' '_[3866-his] Now , ' [he]_{4618-the gentleman} said , returning : so it seemed by the sound : to the spot where [he]_{4618-the gentleman} had stood before , '_[3869-you] [you]_3869-you have given [us]_3872-they most valuable assistance , [young woman]_{3310-young woman} , and [I]_0-i wish [you]_3869-you to be the better for it . What can [I]_0-i do to serve [you]_3869-you ? ' '_[0-i] Nothing , ' replied [Nancy]_127-nancy . '_[3869-you] [You]_3869-you will not persist in saying that , ' rejoined [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , with a voice and emphasis of kindness that might have touched a much harder and more obdurate heart . '_[3869-you] Think now . Tell [me]_0-i . ' '_[0-i] Nothing , [sir]_4564-sir , ' rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , weeping . '_[4564-sir] [You]_4564-sir can do nothing to help [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am past all hope , indeed . ' '_[3869-you] [You]_3869-you put [yourself]_3869-you beyond its pale , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[3869-you] The past has been a dreary waste with [you]_3869-you , of youthful energies mis - spent , and such priceless treasures lavished , as [the Creator]_{3877-the creator} bestows but once and never grants again , but , for the future , [you]_3869-you may hope . [I]_0-i do not say that it is in [our]_3878-our power to offer [you]_3869-you peace of heart and mind , for that must come as [you]_3869-you seek it ; but [a quiet asylum , either in [England]_12-england]_{3879-a quiet asylum , either in england} , or , if [you]_3869-you fear to remain here , in [some foreign country]_{3880-some foreign country} , it is not only within the compass of [our]_3878-our ability but [our]_3878-our most anxious wish to secure [you]_3869-you . Before the dawn of morning , before [this river]_{3881-this river} wakes to the first glimpse of day - light , [you]_3869-you shall be placed as entirely beyond the reach of [[your]_3869-you former associates]_{3882-your former associates} , and leave as utter an absence of all trace behind [you]_3869-you , as if [you]_3869-you were to disappear from [the earth]_{5064-the earth} this moment . Come ! [I]_0-i would not have [you]_3869-you go back to exchange one word with [any old companion]_{3884-any old companion} , or take one look at any old haunt , or breathe the very air which is pestilence and death to [you]_3869-you . Quit [them]_3885-them all , while there is time and opportunity ! ' '_[3886-she] [She]_3886-she will be persuaded now , ' cried [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} . '_[3886-she] [She]_3886-she hesitates , [I]_0-i am sure . ' '_[3886-she] [I]_0-i fear not , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_[0-i] No sir , [I]_0-i do not , ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , after a short struggle . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am chained to [my]_0-i old life . [I]_0-i loathe and hate it now , but [I]_0-i can not leave it . [I]_0-i must have gone too far to turn back , - and yet [I]_0-i do n't know , for if [you]_0-i had spoken to [me]_0-i so , some time ago , [I]_0-i should have laughed it off . But , ' [she]_{5742-the girl} said , looking hastily round , '_[0-i] this fear comes over [me]_0-i again . [I]_0-i must go [home]_4804-home . ' '_[0-i] [Home]_4804-home ! ' repeated [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , with great stress upon the word . '_[0-i] [Home]_4804-home , [lady]_7810-lady , ' rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] To [such a home as [I]_0-i have raised for [myself]_0-i with the work of [my]_0-i whole life]_{3892-such a home as i have raised for myself with the work of my whole life} . Let [us]_3893-we part . [I]_0-i shall be watched or seen . Go ! Go ! If [I]_0-i have done [you]_7810-lady any service all [I]_0-i ask is , that [you]_7810-lady leave [me]_0-i , and let [me]_0-i go [my]_0-i way alone . ' '_[7810-lady] It is useless , ' said [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , with a sigh . '_[7810-lady] [We]_3893-we compromise [her]_3894-her safety , perhaps , by staying [here]_351-here . [We]_3893-we may have detained [her]_3894-her longer than [she]_3894-her expected already . ' '_[3893-we] Yes , yes , ' urged [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[7810-lady] [You]_7810-lady have . ' '_[7810-lady] What , ' cried [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , '_[7810-lady] can be the end of [this poor creature]_{3896-this poor creature} 's life ! ' '_[7810-lady] What ! ' repeated [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[7810-lady] Look before [you]_7810-lady , [lady]_7810-lady . Look at [that dark water]_{3898-that dark water} . How many times do [you]_7810-lady read of such as [I]_0-i who spring into the tide , and leave no living thing , to care for , or bewail [them]_3899-them . It may be years hence , or it may be only months , but [I]_0-i shall come to that at last . ' '_[0-i] Do not speak thus , pray , ' returned [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , sobbing . '_[0-i] It will never reach [your]_7810-lady ears , [dear lady]_{7147-dear lady} , and God forbid such horrors should ! ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] Good - night , good - night ! ' [The gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} turned away . '_[0-i] This purse , ' cried [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} . '_[0-i] Take it for [my]_0-i sake , that [you]_7810-lady may have some resource in an hour of need and trouble . ' '_[0-i] No ! ' replied [the girl]_{5742-the girl} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not done this for money . Let [me]_0-i have that to think of . And yet - give [me]_0-i something that [you]_7810-lady have worn : [I]_0-i should like to have something - no , no , not a ring - [your]_7810-lady gloves or handkerchief - anything that [I]_0-i can keep , as having belonged to [you]_7810-lady , [sweet lady]_{7902-sweet lady} . There . Bless [you]_7810-lady ! God bless [you]_7810-lady . Good - night , good - night ! ' The violent agitation of [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , and the apprehension of some discovery which would subject [her]_{5742-the girl} to ill - usage and violence , seemed to determine [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} to leave [her]_{5742-the girl} , as [she]_{5742-the girl} requested . The sound of retreating footsteps were audible and the voices ceased . [The two figures of the young lady]_{8357-the two figures of the young lady} and [[her]_{5742-the girl} companion]_{6446-her companion} soon afterwards appeared upon [the bridge]_{1985-the bridge} . [They]_{8357-the two figures of the young lady} stopped at the summit of the stairs . '_[3902-she] Hark ! ' cried [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , listening . '_[3902-she] Did [she]_3902-she call ! [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i heard [her]_3902-she voice . ' '_[3902-she] No , [[my]_0-i love]_{2819-my love} , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , looking sadly back . '_[3902-she] [She]_3902-she has not moved , and will not till [we]_3904-we are gone . ' [Rose Maylie]_261-rose lingered , but [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} drew [her]_261-rose arm through [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} , and led [her]_261-rose , with gentle force , away . As [they]_{8357-the two figures of the young lady} disappeared , [the girl]_{5742-the girl} sunk down nearly at [her]_{5742-the girl} full length upon one of the stone stairs , and vented the anguish of [her]_{5742-the girl} heart in bitter tears . After a time [she]_{5742-the girl} arose , and with feeble and tottering steps ascended [the street]_{353-the street} . [The astonished listener]_{8364-the astonished listener} remained motionless on [his]_{8364-the astonished listener} post for some minutes afterwards , and having ascertained , with many cautious glances round [him]_{8364-the astonished listener} , that [he]_{8364-the astonished listener} was again alone , crept slowly from [his]_{8364-the astonished listener} hiding - place , and returned , stealthily and in the shade of the wall , in the same manner as [he]_{8364-the astonished listener} had descended . Peeping out , more than once , when [he]_{8364-the astonished listener} reached the top , to make sure that [he]_{8364-the astonished listener} was unobserved , [Noah Claypole]_134-noah darted away at [his]_134-noah utmost speed , and made for [[the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's house]_{7451-the jew 's house} as fast as [his]_134-noah legs would carry [him]_134-noah . CHAPTER XLVII FATAL CONSEQUENCES It was nearly two hours before day - break ; that time which in the autumn of the year , may be truly called the dead of night ; when [the streets]_{758-the streets} are silent and deserted ; when even sounds appear to slumber , and profligacy and riot have staggered [home]_4804-home to dream ; it was at this still and silent hour , that [Fagin]_174-fagin sat watching in [[his]_174-fagin old lair]_{8369-his old lair} , with face so distorted and pale , and eyes so red and blood - shot , that [he]_174-fagin looked less like [a man]_{469-a man} , than like [some hideous phantom , moist from the grave , and worried by an evil spirit]_{8371-some hideous phantom , moist from the grave , and worried by an evil spirit} . [He]_174-fagin sat crouching over a cold hearth , wrapped in an old torn coverlet , with [his]_174-fagin face turned towards a wasting candle that stood upon a table by [his]_174-fagin side . [His]_174-fagin right hand was raised to [his]_174-fagin lips , and as , absorbed in thought , [he]_174-fagin hit [his]_174-fagin long black nails , [he]_174-fagin disclosed among [his]_174-fagin toothless gums a few such fangs as should have been a dog 's or rat 's . Stretched upon a mattress on the floor , lay [Noah Claypole]_134-noah , fast asleep . Towards [him]_134-noah [the old man]_{5173-the old man} sometimes directed [his]_{5173-the old man} eyes for an instant , and then brought them back again to the candle ; which with a long - burnt wick drooping almost double , and hot grease falling down in clots upon the table , plainly showed that [his]_{5173-the old man} thoughts were busy elsewhere . Indeed they were . Mortification at the overthrow of [his]_174-fagin notable scheme ; hatred of [the girl who had dared to palter with [strangers]_{4571-strangers}]_{8373-the girl who had dared to palter with strangers} ; and utter distrust of the sincerity of [her]_{8373-the girl who had dared to palter with strangers} refusal to yield [him]_174-fagin up ; bitter disappointment at the loss of [his]_174-fagin revenge on [Sikes]_161-sikes ; the fear of detection , and ruin , and death ; and a fierce and deadly rage kindled by all ; these were the passionate considerations which , following close upon each other with rapid and ceaseless whirl , shot through the brain of [Fagin]_174-fagin , as every evil thought and blackest purpose lay working at [his]_174-fagin heart . [He]_174-fagin sat without changing [his]_174-fagin attitude in the least , or appearing to take the smallest heed of time , until [his]_174-fagin quick ear seemed to be attracted by a footstep in [the street]_{353-the street} . '_[3902-she] At last , ' [he]_174-fagin muttered , wiping [his]_174-fagin dry and fevered mouth . '_[3902-she] At last ! ' The bell rang gently as [he]_174-fagin spoke . [He]_174-fagin crept [upstairs]_{4598-upstairs} to the door , and presently returned accompanied by [a man muffled to the chin]_{8377-a man muffled to the chin} , who carried a bundle under one arm . Sitting down and throwing back [his]_{8377-a man muffled to the chin} outer coat , [the man]_{4928-the man} displayed the burly frame of [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[3902-she] There ! ' [he]_0-i said , laying the bundle on the table . '_[3905-you] Take care of that , and do the most [you]_3905-you can with it . It 's been trouble enough to get ; [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i should have been [here]_351-here , three hours ago . ' [Fagin]_174-fagin laid [his]_174-fagin hand upon the bundle , and locking it in the cupboard , sat down again without speaking . But [he]_174-fagin did not take [his]_174-fagin eyes off [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , for an instant , during this action ; and now that [they]_8380-they sat over against [each other]_{507-each other} , face to face , [he]_174-fagin looked fixedly at [him]_{1469-the robber} , with [his]_174-fagin lips quivering so violently , and [his]_174-fagin face so altered by the emotions which had mastered [him]_174-fagin , that [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} involuntarily drew back [his]_174-fagin chair , and surveyed [him]_174-fagin with a look of real affright . '_[0-i] Wot now ? ' cried [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] Wot do [you]_3905-you look at [a man so for]_{3907-a man so for} ? ' [Fagin]_174-fagin raised [his]_174-fagin right hand , and shook [his]_174-fagin trembling forefinger in the air ; but [his]_174-fagin passion was so great , that the power of speech was for the moment gone . '_[231-damme] [Damme]_231-damme ! ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , feeling in [his]_161-sikes breast with a look of alarm . '_[3908-he] [He]_3908-he 's gone mad . [I]_0-i must look to [myself]_0-i here . ' '_[0-i] No , no , ' rejoined [Fagin]_174-fagin , finding [his]_174-fagin voice . '_[0-i] It 's not - [you]_3905-you 're not [the person]_{7365-the person} , [Bill]_161-sikes . [I]_161-sikes 've no - no fault to find with [you]_3905-you . '_[161-sikes] ' Oh , [you]_3905-you have n't , have n't [you]_3905-you ? '_[161-sikes] said [Sikes]_161-sikes , looking sternly at [him]_3905-you , and ostentatiously passing a pistol into a more convenient pocket . ' That 's lucky - for one of [us]_8384-us . Which one that is , do n't matter . '_[161-sikes] ' [I]_174-fagin 've got that to tell [you]_3905-you , [Bill]_161-sikes , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , drawing [his]_174-fagin chair nearer , ' will make [you]_3905-you worse than [me]_174-fagin . '_[174-fagin] ' Aye ? '_{[1469-the robber]} returned [the robber]_{1469-the robber} with an incredulous air . ' Tell away ! Look sharp , or [Nance]_127-nancy will think [I]_{1469-the robber} 'm_{[1469-the robber]} lost . ' '_{[1469-the robber]} Lost ! ' cried [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[3910-she] [She]_3910-she has pretty well settled that , in [her]_3910-she own mind , already . ' [Sikes]_161-sikes looked with an aspect of great perplexity into [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} 's face , and reading no satisfactory explanation of the riddle there , clenched [his]_161-sikes coat collar in [his]_161-sikes huge hand and shook [him]_3905-you soundly . '_[3905-you] Speak , will [you]_3905-you ! ' [he]_161-sikes said ; '_[3905-you] or if [you]_3905-you do n't , it shall be for want of breath . Open [your]_3905-you mouth and say wot [you]_3905-you 've got to say in plain words . Out with it , [you]_3905-you thundering old cur , out with it ! ' '_[3905-you] Suppose [that lad]_{3911-that lad} that 's laying there - ' [Fagin]_174-fagin began . [Sikes]_161-sikes turned round to where [Noah]_134-noah was sleeping , as if [he]_161-sikes had not previously observed [him]_134-noah . '_{[3911-that lad]} Well ! ' [he]_161-sikes said , resuming [his]_161-sikes former position . '_{[3911-that lad]} Suppose [that lad]_{3911-that lad} , ' pursued [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_{[3911-that lad]} was to peach - to blow upon [us]_3913-us all - first seeking out [the right folks]_{3914-the right folks} for the purpose , and then having a meeting with ['em]_8386-'em in [the street]_{353-the street} to paint [our]_3913-us likenesses , describe every mark that [they]_8386-'em might know [us]_3913-us by , and [the crib where [we]_3913-us might be most easily taken]_{8388-the crib where we might be most easily taken} . Suppose [he]_{3911-that lad} was to do all this , and besides to blow upon a plant [we]_3913-us 've all been in , more or less - of [his]_{3911-that lad} own fancy ; not grabbed , trapped , tried , earwigged by [the parson]_{8389-the parson} and brought to it on bread and water , - but of [his]_{3911-that lad} own fancy ; to please [his]_{3911-that lad} own taste ; stealing out at nights to find those most interested against [us]_3913-us , and peaching to [them]_8386-'em . Do [you]_161-sikes hear [me]_{1006-the jew} ? '_{[1006-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , [his]_{1006-the jew} eyes flashing with rage . ' Suppose [he]_{3911-that lad} did all this , what then ? '_{[1006-the jew]} ' What then ! '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes ; with a tremendous oath . ' If [he]_{3911-that lad} was left alive till [I]_161-sikes came , [I]_161-sikes 'd grind [his]_{3911-that lad} skull under the iron heel of [my]_161-sikes boot into as many grains as there are hairs upon [his]_{3911-that lad} head . '_[161-sikes] ' What if [I]_174-fagin did it ! '_[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]_174-fagin almost in a yell . ' [I]_174-fagin , that knows so much , and could hang so many besides [myself]_174-fagin ! '_[174-fagin] ' [I]_161-sikes do n't know , '_[161-sikes] replied [Sikes]_161-sikes , clenching [his]_161-sikes teeth and turning white at the mere suggestion . ' [I]_161-sikes 'd do something in [the jail]_{3787-the jail} that '_[161-sikes] ud get [me]_0-i put in irons ; and if [I]_0-i was tried along with [you]_3916-you , [I]_0-i 'd fall upon [you]_3916-you with [them]_3917-them in [the open court]_{3918-the open court} , and beat [your]_3916-you brains out afore [the people]_{396-the people} . [I]_0-i should have such strength , ' muttered [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , poising [his]_0-i brawny arm , '_[0-i] that [I]_0-i could smash [your]_3916-you head as if a loaded waggon had gone over it . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i would ? ' '_[0-i] Would [I]_0-i ! ' said [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} . '_[0-i] Try [me]_0-i . ' '_[0-i] If it was [Charley]_{179-master bates} , or [the Dodger]_{5121-the dodger} , or Bet , or - ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't care who , ' replied [Sikes]_161-sikes impatiently . '_[0-i] Whoever it was , [I]_0-i 'd serve [them]_{396-the people} the same . ' [Fagin]_174-fagin looked hard at [the robber]_{1469-the robber} ; and , motioning [him]_{1469-the robber} to be silent , stooped over the bed upon the floor , and shook the sleeper to rouse [him]_{1469-the robber} . [Sikes]_161-sikes leant forward in [his]_161-sikes chair : looking on with [his]_161-sikes hands upon [his]_161-sikes knees , as if wondering much what all this questioning and preparation was to end in . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} , [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} ! [Poor lad]_{3921-poor lad} ! ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , looking up with an expression of devilish anticipation , and speaking slowly and with marked emphasis . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [He]_{279-mr. bolter} 's tired - tired with watching for [her]_3922-her so long , - watching for [her]_3922-her , [Bill]_161-sikes . ' '_[161-sikes] Wot [d'ye]_3923-d'ye mean ? ' asked [Sikes]_161-sikes , drawing back . [Fagin]_174-fagin made no answer , but bending over the sleeper again , hauled [him]_{279-mr. bolter} into a sitting posture . When [his]_{279-mr. bolter} assumed name had been repeated several times , [Noah]_134-noah rubbed [his]_{279-mr. bolter} eyes , and , giving a heavy yawn , looked sleepily about [him]_{279-mr. bolter} . '_[3923-d'ye] Tell [me]_0-i that again - once again , just for [him]_{279-mr. bolter} to hear , ' said [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , pointing to [Sikes]_161-sikes as [he]_{1006-the jew} spoke . '_[3923-d'ye] Tell [yer]_0-i what ? ' asked [the sleepy Noah]_134-noah , shaking [himself]_134-noah pettishly . '_[3923-d'ye] That about - [Nancy]_127-nancy , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , clutching [Sikes]_161-sikes by the wrist , as if to prevent [his]_161-sikes leaving [the house]_{4595-the house} before [he]_161-sikes had heard enough . '_[127-nancy] [You]_0-i followed [her]_127-nancy ? ' '_[0-i] Yes . ' '_[0-i] To [London Bridge]_{81-london bridge} ? ' '_[127-nancy] Yes . ' '_[127-nancy] Where [she]_127-nancy met [two people]_{3125-two people} . ' '_{[3125-two people]} So [she]_127-nancy did . ' '_{[1144-a gentleman]} [A gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} and [a lady that [she]_127-nancy had gone to of [her]_127-nancy own accord before , who asked [her]_127-nancy to give up all [her]_127-nancy pals]_{3926-a lady that she had gone to of her own accord before , who asked her to give up all her pals} , and [Monks]_133-monks first , which [she]_127-nancy did - and to describe [him]_{1144-a gentleman} , which [she]_127-nancy did - and to tell [her]_127-nancy what house it was that [we]_3927-we meet at , and go to , which [she]_127-nancy did - and where it could be best watched from , which [she]_127-nancy did - and what time [the people]_{396-the people} went [there]_4617-there , which [she]_127-nancy did . [She]_127-nancy did all this . [She]_127-nancy told it all every word without a threat , without a murmur - [she]_127-nancy did - did [she]_127-nancy not ? ' cried [Fagin]_174-fagin , half mad with fury . '_[127-nancy] All right , ' replied [Noah]_134-noah , scratching [his]_134-noah head . '_[127-nancy] That 's just what it was ! ' '_[3930-they] What did [they]_3930-they say , about last Sunday ? ' '_[3930-they] About last Sunday ! ' replied [Noah]_134-noah , considering . '_[3930-they] Why [I]_0-i told [yer]_0-i that before . ' '_[0-i] Again . Tell it again ! ' cried [Fagin]_174-fagin , tightening [his]_174-fagin grasp on [Sikes]_161-sikes , and brandishing [his]_174-fagin other hand aloft , as the foam flew from [his]_174-fagin lips . '_[3930-they] [They]_3930-they asked [her]_127-nancy , ' said [Noah]_134-noah , who , as [he]_134-noah grew more wakeful , seemed to have a dawning perception who [Sikes]_161-sikes was , '_[3930-they] [they]_3930-they asked [her]_127-nancy why [she]_127-nancy did n't come , last Sunday , as [she]_127-nancy promised . [She]_127-nancy said [she]_127-nancy could n't . ' '_[127-nancy] Why - why ? Tell [him]_3931-him that . ' '_[3931-him] Because [she]_127-nancy was forcibly kept at [home]_4804-home by [Bill]_161-sikes , [the man [she]_127-nancy had told [them]_3930-they of before]_{3933-the man she had told them of before} , ' replied [Noah]_134-noah . '_[127-nancy] What more of [him]_161-sikes ? ' cried [Fagin]_174-fagin . '_[161-sikes] What more of [the man [she]_127-nancy had told [them]_3930-they of before]_{3933-the man she had told them of before} ? Tell [him]_3931-him that , tell [him]_3931-him that . ' '_[161-sikes] Why , that [she]_127-nancy could n't very easily get out of doors unless [he]_161-sikes knew where [she]_127-nancy was going to , ' said [Noah]_134-noah ; '_[127-nancy] and so the first time [she]_127-nancy went to see [the lady]_{679-the lady} , [she]_127-nancy - ha ! ha ! ha ! it made [me]_0-i laugh when [she]_127-nancy said it , that it did - [she]_127-nancy gave [him]_161-sikes a drink of laudanum . ' '_[127-nancy] [Hell]_285-hell 's fire ! ' cried [Sikes]_161-sikes , breaking fiercely from [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} . '_[127-nancy] Let [me]_0-i go ! ' Flinging [the old man]_{5173-the old man} from [him]_0-i , [he]_0-i rushed from [the room]_{432-the room} , and darted , wildly and furiously , up the stairs . '_[161-sikes] [Bill]_161-sikes , [Bill]_161-sikes ! ' cried [Fagin]_174-fagin , following [him]_0-i hastily . '_[161-sikes] A word . Only a word . ' The word would not have been exchanged , but that [the housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} was unable to open the door : on which [he]_0-i was expending fruitless oaths and violence , when [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} came panting up . '_[161-sikes] Let [me]_0-i out , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes . '_[161-sikes] Do n't speak to [me]_0-i ; it 's not safe . Let [me]_0-i out , [I]_0-i say ! ' '_[0-i] Hear [me]_0-i speak a word , ' rejoined [Fagin]_174-fagin , laying [his]_174-fagin hand upon the lock . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i wo n't be - ' '_[0-i] Well , ' replied [the other]_{4696-the other} . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i wo n't be - too - violent , [Bill]_161-sikes ? ' The day was breaking , and there was light enough for [the men]_{2928-the men} to see [each other]_{507-each other} 's faces . [They]_{2928-the men} exchanged one brief glance ; there was a fire in the eyes of both , which could not be mistaken . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i mean , ' said [Fagin]_174-fagin , showing that [he]_174-fagin felt all disguise was now useless , '_[0-i] not too violent for safety . Be crafty , [Bill]_161-sikes , and not too bold . ' [Sikes]_161-sikes made no reply ; but , pulling open the door , of which [Fagin]_174-fagin had turned the lock , dashed into [the silent streets]_{8404-the silent streets} . Without one pause , or moment 's consideration ; without once turning [his]_161-sikes head to the right or left , or raising [his]_161-sikes eyes to the sky , or lowering them to the ground , but looking straight before [him]_161-sikes with savage resolution : [his]_161-sikes teeth so tightly compressed that the strained jaw seemed starting through [his]_161-sikes skin ; [the robber]_{1469-the robber} held on [his]_161-sikes headlong course , nor muttered a word , nor relaxed a muscle , until [he]_161-sikes reached [his]_161-sikes own door . [He]_161-sikes opened it , softly , with a key ; strode lightly up [the stairs]_{6216-the stairs} ; and entering [[his]_161-sikes own room]_{8407-his own room} , double - locked the door , and lifting a heavy table against it , drew back the curtain of the bed . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} was lying , half - dressed , upon it . [He]_161-sikes had roused [her]_{5742-the girl} from [her]_{5742-the girl} sleep , for [she]_{5742-the girl} raised [herself]_{5742-the girl} with a hurried and startled look . '_[161-sikes] Get up ! ' said [the man]_{4928-the man} . '_[161-sikes] It is [you]_3936-you , [Bill]_161-sikes ! ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , with an expression of pleasure at [his]_{4928-the man} return . '_[3936-you] It is , ' was the reply . '_[3936-you] Get up . ' There was a candle burning , but [the man]_{4928-the man} hastily drew it from the candlestick , and hurled it under the grate . Seeing the faint light of early day without , [the girl]_{5742-the girl} rose to undraw the curtain . '_[3936-you] Let it be , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , thrusting [his]_161-sikes hand before [her]_{5742-the girl} . '_[3936-you] There 's enough light for wot [I]_0-i 've got to do . ' '_[161-sikes] [Bill]_161-sikes , ' said [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , in the low voice of alarm , '_[161-sikes] why do [you]_161-sikes look like that at [me]_0-i ! ' [The robber]_{1469-the robber} sat regarding [her]_{5742-the girl} , for a few seconds , with dilated nostrils and heaving breast ; and then , grasping [her]_{5742-the girl} by the head and throat , dragged [her]_{5742-the girl} into the middle of [the room]_{432-the room} , and looking once towards the door , placed [his]_{1469-the robber} heavy hand upon [her]_{5742-the girl} mouth . '_[161-sikes] [Bill]_161-sikes , [Bill]_161-sikes ! ' gasped [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , wrestling with the strength of mortal fear , - '_[161-sikes] [I]_0-i - [I]_0-i wo n't scream or cry - not once - hear [me]_0-i - speak to [me]_0-i - tell [me]_0-i what [I]_0-i have done ! ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i know , [[you]_0-i she devil]_{3937-you she devil} ! ' returned [the robber]_{1469-the robber} , suppressing [his]_{1469-the robber} breath . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i were watched to - night ; every word [you]_0-i said was heard . ' '_[0-i] Then spare [my]_0-i life for the love of [Heaven]_227-heaven , as [I]_0-i spared [yours]_161-sikes , ' rejoined [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , clinging to [him]_161-sikes . '_[0-i] [Bill]_161-sikes , [dear Bill]_161-sikes , [you]_161-sikes can not have the heart to kill [me]_0-i . Oh ! think of all [I]_0-i have given up , only this one night , for [you]_161-sikes . [You]_161-sikes shall have time to think , and save [yourself]_161-sikes this crime ; [I]_0-i will not loose [my]_0-i hold , [you]_161-sikes can not throw [me]_0-i off . [Bill]_161-sikes , [Bill]_161-sikes , for [dear God]_{3938-dear god} 's sake , for [your]_161-sikes own , for [mine]_0-i , stop before [you]_161-sikes spill [my]_0-i blood ! [I]_0-i have been true to [you]_161-sikes , upon [my]_0-i guilty soul [I]_0-i have ! ' [The man]_{4928-the man} struggled violently , to release [his]_{4928-the man} arms ; but those of [the girl]_{5742-the girl} were clasped round [his]_{4928-the man} , and tear [her]_{5742-the girl} as [he]_{4928-the man} would , [he]_{4928-the man} could not tear them away . '_[161-sikes] [Bill]_161-sikes , ' cried [the girl]_{5742-the girl} , striving to lay [her]_{5742-the girl} head upon [his]_161-sikes breast , '_{[4618-the gentleman]} [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} and [that dear lady]_{3940-that dear lady} , told [me]_0-i to - night of a home in [some foreign country]_{3880-some foreign country} where [I]_0-i could end [my]_0-i days in solitude and peace . Let [me]_0-i see [them]_3942-them again , and beg [them]_3942-them , on [my]_0-i knees , to show the same mercy and goodness to [you]_161-sikes ; and let [us]_3943-we both leave this dreadful place , and far apart lead better lives , and forget how [we]_3943-we have lived , except in prayers , and never see [each other]_{507-each other} more . It is never too late to repent . [They]_3942-them told [me]_0-i so - [I]_0-i feel it now - but [we]_3943-we must have time - a little , little time ! ' [The housebreaker]_{5863-the housebreaker} freed one arm , and grasped [his]_161-sikes pistol . The certainty of immediate detection if [he]_161-sikes fired , flashed across [his]_161-sikes mind even in the midst of [his]_161-sikes fury ; and [he]_161-sikes beat it twice with all the force [he]_161-sikes could summon , upon the upturned face that almost touched [his]_161-sikes own . [She]_{5863-the housebreaker} staggered and fell : nearly blinded with the blood that rained down from a deep gash in [her]_{5863-the housebreaker} forehead ; but raising [herself]_{5863-the housebreaker} , with difficulty , on [her]_{5863-the housebreaker} knees , drew from [her]_{5863-the housebreaker} bosom a white handkerchief - Rose [Maylie]_261-rose 's own - and holding it up , in [her]_{5863-the housebreaker} folded hands , as high towards Heaven as [her]_{5863-the housebreaker} feeble strength would allow , breathed one prayer for mercy to [[her]_{5863-the housebreaker} Maker]_{8423-her maker} . It was [a ghastly figure to look upon]_{8424-a ghastly figure to look upon} . [The murderer]_{8425-the murderer} staggering backward to the wall , and shutting out the sight with [his]_{8425-the murderer} hand , seized a heavy club and struck [her]_{5863-the housebreaker} down . CHAPTER XLVIII THE FLIGHT OF [SIKES]_161-sikes Of all bad deeds that , under cover of the darkness , had been committed within [wide [London]_3-london 's bounds]_{8426-wide london 's bounds} since night hung over it , that was the worst . Of all the horrors that rose with an ill scent upon the morning air , that was the foulest and most cruel . The sun - the bright sun , that brings back , not light alone , but new life , and hope , and freshness to [man]_1163-man - burst upon [the crowded city]_{3784-the crowded city} in clear and radiant glory . Through costly - coloured glass and paper - mended window , through cathedral dome and rotten crevice , it shed its equal ray . It lighted up [the room where [the murdered woman]_{8430-the murdered woman} lay]_{8429-the room where the murdered woman lay} . [It]_8431-it did . [He]_{8425-the murderer} tried to shut it out , but it would stream in . If the sight had been a ghastly one in the dull morning , what was it , now , in all that brilliant light ! [He]_{8425-the murderer} had not moved ; [he]_{8425-the murderer} had been afraid to stir . There had been a moan and motion of the hand ; and , with terror added to rage , [he]_{8425-the murderer} had struck and struck again . Once [he]_{8425-the murderer} threw a rug over it ; but it was worse to fancy the eyes , and imagine [them]_8432-them moving towards [him]_{8425-the murderer} , than to see them glaring upward , as if watching the reflection of the pool of gore that quivered and danced in the sunlight on the ceiling . [He]_{8425-the murderer} had plucked it off again . And there was the body - mere flesh and blood , no more - but such flesh , and so much blood ! [He]_{8425-the murderer} struck a light , kindled a fire , and thrust the club into it . There was hair upon the end , which blazed and shrunk into a light cinder , and , caught by the air , whirled up the chimney . Even that frightened [him]_{8425-the murderer} , sturdy as [he]_{8425-the murderer} was ; but [he]_{8425-the murderer} held the weapon till it broke , and then piled it on the coals to burn away , and smoulder into ashes . [He]_{8425-the murderer} washed [himself]_{8425-the murderer} , and rubbed [his]_{8425-the murderer} clothes ; there were spots that would not be removed , but [he]_{8425-the murderer} cut the pieces out , and burnt them . How those stains were dispersed about [the room]_{432-the room} ! The very feet of the dog were bloody . All this time [he]_{8425-the murderer} had , never once , turned [his]_{8425-the murderer} back upon the corpse ; no , not for a moment . Such preparations completed , [he]_{8425-the murderer} moved , backward , towards the door : dragging the dog with [him]_{8425-the murderer} , lest [he]_{8425-the murderer} should soil [his]_{8425-the murderer} feet anew and carry out new evidence of the crime into [the streets]_{758-the streets} . [He]_{8425-the murderer} shut the door softly , locked it , took the key , and left [the house]_{4595-the house} . [He]_{8425-the murderer} crossed over , and glanced up at the window , to be sure that nothing was visible from the outside . There was the curtain still drawn , which [she]_8436-she would have opened to admit the light [she]_8436-she never saw again . It lay nearly under there . [He]_{8425-the murderer} knew that . God , how the sun poured down upon [the very spot]_{8437-the very spot} ! The glance was instantaneous . It was a relief to have got free of [the room]_{432-the room} . [He]_{8425-the murderer} whistled on the dog , and walked rapidly away . [He]_{8425-the murderer} went through [Islington]_16-islington ; strode up [the hill at [Highgate]_99-highgate on which stands the stone in honour of [Whittington]_{100-whittington}]_{8439-the hill at highgate on which stands the stone in honour of whittington} ; turned down to [Highgate Hill]_{101-highgate hill} , unsteady of purpose , and uncertain where to go ; struck off to the right again , almost as soon as [he]_{8425-the murderer} began to descend [it]_{101-highgate hill} ; and taking the foot - path across [the fields]_{936-the fields} , skirted [Caen Wood]_{102-caen wood} , and so came on [Hampstead Heath]_{103-hampstead heath} . Traversing [the hollow]_{8441-the hollow} by [the Vale of Heath]_{104-the vale of heath} , [he]_{8425-the murderer} mounted the opposite bank , and crossing [the road which joins [the villages of [Hampstead]_{105-hampstead} and [Highgate]_99-highgate]_{8443-the villages of hampstead and highgate}]_{8442-the road which joins the villages of hampstead and highgate} , made along the remaining portion of [the heath]_{8444-the heath} to [the fields at [North End]_{8446-north end}]_{8445-the fields at north end} , in one of which [he]_{8425-the murderer} laid [himself]_{8425-the murderer} down under a hedge , and slept . Soon [he]_{8425-the murderer} was up again , and away , - not far into [the country]_{5109-the country} , but back towards [London]_3-london by [the high - road]_{958-the high - road} - then back again - then over another part of the same ground as [he]_{8425-the murderer} already traversed - then wandering up and down in [fields]_8449-fields , and lying on ditches '_[3942-them] brinks to rest , and starting up to make for [some other spot]_{3945-some other spot} , and do the same , and ramble on again . Where could [he]_3946-he go , that was near and not too public , to get some meat and drink ? [Hendon]_106-hendon . That was [a good place , not far off]_{3947-a good place , not far off} , and out of [most people]_{3948-most people} 's way . [Thither]_286-thither [he]_3946-he directed [his]_3946-he steps , - running sometimes , and sometimes , with a strange perversity , loitering at a snail 's pace , or stopping altogether and idly breaking the hedges with a stick . But when [he]_3946-he got [there]_4617-there , [all the people [he]_3946-he met]_{3950-all the people he met} - [the very children at the doors]_{3951-the very children at the doors} - seemed to view [him]_3946-he with suspicion . Back [he]_3946-he turned again , without the courage to purchase bit or drop , though [he]_3946-he had tasted no food for many hours ; and once more [he]_3946-he lingered on [the Heath]_{107-the heath} , uncertain where to go . [He]_3946-he wandered over miles and [miles of ground]_{3952-miles of ground} , and still came back to [the old place]_{3953-the old place} . Morning and noon had passed , and the day was on the wane , and still [he]_3946-he rambled to and fro , and up and down , and round and round , and still lingered about [the same spot]_{3954-the same spot} . At last [he]_3946-he got away , and shaped [his]_3946-he course for [Hatfield]_108-hatfield . It was nine o'clock at night , when [the man]_{4928-the man} , quite tired out , and the dog , limping and lame from the unaccustomed exercise , turned down [the hill]_{935-the hill} by [the church of [the quiet village]_{3958-the quiet village}]_{3957-the church of the quiet village} , and plodding along [the little street]_{3959-the little street} , crept into [a small public - house]_{5100-a small public - house} , whose scanty light had guided [them]_3961-them to [the spot]_{3962-the spot} . There was a fire in [the tap - room]_{3963-the tap - room} , and [some country - labourers]_{3964-some country - labourers} were drinking before it . [They]_{3964-some country - labourers} made room for [the stranger]_{1957-the stranger} , but [he]_{1957-the stranger} sat down in the furthest corner , and ate and drank alone , or rather with [his]_{1957-the stranger} dog : to whom [he]_{1957-the stranger} cast a morsel of food from time to time . The conversation of [the men assembled here]_{3966-the men assembled here} , turned upon [the neighbouring land]_{3967-the neighbouring land} , and [farmers]_3968-farmers ; and when those topics were exhausted , upon the age of [some old man who had been buried on the previous Sunday]_{3969-some old man who had been buried on the previous sunday} ; [the young men present]_{3970-the young men present} considering [him]_{1957-the stranger} very old , and [the old men present]_{3971-the old men present} declaring [him]_{1957-the stranger} to have been quite young - not older , [one white - haired grandfather]_{3972-one white - haired grandfather} said , than [he]_{1957-the stranger} was - with ten or fifteen year of life in [him]_{1957-the stranger} at least - if [he]_{1957-the stranger} had taken care ; if [he]_{1957-the stranger} had taken care . There was nothing to attract attention , or excite alarm in this . [The robber]_{1469-the robber} , after paying [his]_{1957-the stranger} reckoning , sat silent and unnoticed in [his]_{1957-the stranger} corner , and had almost dropped asleep , when [he]_{1957-the stranger} was half wakened by the noisy entrance of [a new comer]_{3974-a new comer} . This was [an antic fellow]_{3975-an antic fellow} , half pedlar and half mountebank , who travelled about [the country]_{5109-the country} on foot to vend hones , strops , razors , washballs , harness - paste , medicine for dogs and horses , cheap perfumery , cosmetics , and such - like wares , which [he]_{3975-an antic fellow} carried in a case slung to [his]_{3975-an antic fellow} back . [His]_{3975-an antic fellow} entrance was the signal for various homely jokes with [the countrymen]_{3977-the countrymen} , which slackened not until [he]_{3975-an antic fellow} had made [his]_{3975-an antic fellow} supper , and opened [his]_{3975-an antic fellow} box of treasures , when [he]_{3975-an antic fellow} ingeniously contrived to unite business with amusement . ' And what be that stoof ? Good to eat , [Harry]_131-harry ? '_{[3978-a grinning countryman]} asked [a grinning countryman]_{3978-a grinning countryman} , pointing to some composition - cakes in one corner . ' This , '_{[7164-the fellow]} said [the fellow]_{7164-the fellow} , producing one , ' this is the infallible and invaluable composition for removing all sorts of stain , rust , dirt , mildew , spick , speck , spot , or spatter , from silk , satin , linen , cambric , cloth , crape , stuff , carpet , merino , muslin , bombazeen , or woollen stuff . Wine - stains , fruit - stains , beer - stains , water - stains , paint - stains , pitch - stains , any stains , all come out at one rub with the infallible and invaluable composition . If [a lady]_{305-a lady} stains [her]_{305-a lady} honour , [she]_{305-a lady} has only need to swallow one cake and [she]_{305-a lady} 's cured at once - for it 's poison . If [a gentleman]_{1144-a gentleman} wants to prove this , [he]_{1144-a gentleman} has only need to bolt one little square , and [he]_{1144-a gentleman} has put it beyond question - for it 's quite as satisfactory as a pistol - bullet , and a great deal nastier in the flavour , consequently the more credit in taking it . One penny a square . With all these virtues , one penny a square ! '_{[7164-the fellow]} There were [two buyers]_{3980-two buyers} directly , and [more of [the listeners]_{3982-the listeners}]_{3981-more of the listeners} plainly hesitated . [The vendor]_{3983-the vendor} observing this , increased in loquacity . ' It 's all bought up as fast as it can be made , '_{[7164-the fellow]} said [the fellow]_{7164-the fellow} . ' There are [fourteen water - mills]_{8452-fourteen water - mills} , [six steam - engines]_{8453-six steam - engines} , and a galvanic battery , always a - working upon it , and [they]_8454-they ca n't make it fast enough , though [the men]_{2928-the men} work so hard that [they]_{2928-the men} die off , and [the widows]_{8456-the widows} is pensioned directly , with twenty pound a - year for [each of [the children]_{395-the children}]_{8457-each of the children} , and a premium of fifty for [twins]_8459-twins . One penny a square ! Two half - pence is all the same , and four farthings is received with joy . One penny a square ! Wine - stains , fruit - stains , beer - stains , water - stains , paint - stains , pitch - stains , mud - stains , blood - stains ! Here is a stain upon the hat of [a gentleman in company]_{8460-a gentleman in company} , that [I]_{7164-the fellow} 'll take clean out , before [he]_{8460-a gentleman in company} can order [me]_{7164-the fellow} a pint of ale . '_{[7164-the fellow]} ' Hah ! '_[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]_161-sikes starting up . ' Give that back . '_[161-sikes] ' [I]_{4928-the man} 'll take it clean out , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[4928-the man]} replied [the man]_{4928-the man} , winking to [the company]_{1053-the company} , ' before [you]_4564-sir can come across [the room]_{432-the room} to get it . [Gentlemen]_{1328-gentlemen} all , observe the dark stain upon [this gentleman]_{1187-this gentleman} 's hat , no wider than a shilling , but thicker than a half - crown . Whether it is a wine - stain , fruit - stain , beer - stain , water - stain , paint - stain , pitch - stain , mud - stain , or blood - stain - '_{[4928-the man]} [The man]_{4928-the man} got no further , for [Sikes]_161-sikes with a hideous imprecation overthrew the table , and tearing the hat from [him]_{4928-the man} , burst out of [the house]_{4595-the house} . With the same perversity of feeling and irresolution that had fastened upon [him]_{4928-the man} , despite [himself]_{4928-the man} , all day , [the murderer]_{8425-the murderer} , finding that [he]_{4928-the man} was not followed , and that [they]_3990-they most probably considered [him]_{4928-the man} [some drunken sullen fellow]_{3991-some drunken sullen fellow} , turned back up [the town]_{4898-the town} , and getting out of the glare of the lamps of [a stage - coach that was standing in [the street]_{353-the street}]_{3993-a stage - coach that was standing in the street} , was walking past , when [he]_{4928-the man} recognised the mail from [London]_3-london , and saw that it was standing at [the little post - office]_{3995-the little post - office} . [He]_{4928-the man} almost knew what was to come ; but [he]_{4928-the man} crossed over , and listened . [The guard]_{3996-the guard} was standing at the door , waiting for the letter - bag . [A man , dressed like a game - keeper]_{3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper} , came up at the moment , and [he]_{3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper} handed [him]_{3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper} a basket which lay ready on the pavement . ' That 's for [[your]_287-ben people]_{8465-your people} , '_{[3996-the guard]} said [the guard]_{3996-the guard} . ' Now , look alive in there , will [you]_287-ben . Damn that '_{[3996-the guard]} ere bag , it warn't ready night afore last ; this wo n't do , [you]_{3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper} know ! ' '_{[3997-a man , dressed like a game - keeper]} Anything new up in [town]_1697-town , [Ben]_287-ben ? ' asked [the game - keeper]_{8466-the game - keeper} , drawing back to the window - shutters , the better to admire the horses . '_[287-ben] No , nothing that [I]_0-i knows on , ' replied [the man]_{4928-the man} , pulling on [his]_{4928-the man} gloves . '_[288-corn] [Corn]_288-corn 's up a little . [I]_0-i heerd talk of a murder , too , down [Spitalfields]_{78-spitalfields} way , but [I]_0-i do n't reckon much upon it . ' '_[0-i] Oh , that 's quite true , ' said [a gentleman inside , who was looking out of the window]_{8468-a gentleman inside , who was looking out of the window} . '_[0-i] And a dreadful murder it was . ' '_[4564-sir] Was it , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' rejoined [the guard]_{3996-the guard} , touching [his]_{3996-the guard} hat . '_[4564-sir] [Man]_1163-man or [woman]_2889-woman , pray , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' '_{[6715-a woman]} [A woman]_{6715-a woman} , ' replied [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} . '_{[6715-a woman]} It is supposed - ' '_{[6715-a woman]} Now , [Ben]_287-ben , ' replied [the coachman]_{5624-the coachman} impatiently . '_[287-ben] Damn that ' ere bag , '_{[3996-the guard]} said [the guard]_{3996-the guard} ; ' are [you]_287-ben gone to sleep in there ? '_{[3996-the guard]} ' Coming ! '_{[4006-the office keeper]} cried [the office keeper]_{4006-the office keeper} , running out . ' Coming , '_{[3996-the guard]} growled [the guard]_{3996-the guard} . ' Ah , and so 's [the young '_{[3996-the guard]} ooman of property]_{8472-the young ' ooman of property} that 's going to take a fancy to [me]_0-i , but [I]_0-i do n't know when . Here , give hold . All ri - ight ! ' The horn sounded a few cheerful notes , and [the coach]_{5036-the coach} was gone . [Sikes]_161-sikes remained standing in [the street]_{353-the street} , apparently unmoved by what [he]_161-sikes had just heard , and agitated by no stronger feeling than a doubt where to go . At length [he]_161-sikes went back again , and took [the road which leads from [Hatfield]_108-hatfield to [St. Albans]_{109-st. albans}]_{8475-the road which leads from hatfield to st. albans} . [He]_161-sikes went on doggedly ; but as [he]_161-sikes left [the town]_{4898-the town} behind [him]_161-sikes , and plunged into the solitude and darkness of [the road]_{4910-the road} , [he]_161-sikes felt a dread and awe creeping upon [him]_161-sikes which shook [him]_161-sikes to the core . Every object before [him]_161-sikes , substance or shadow , still or moving , took the semblance of some fearful thing ; but these fears were nothing compared to the sense that haunted [him]_161-sikes of that morning 's ghastly figure following at [his]_161-sikes heels . [He]_161-sikes could trace its shadow in the gloom , supply the smallest item of the outline , and note how stiff and solemn it seemed to stalk along . [He]_161-sikes could hear its garments rustling in the leaves , and every breath of wind came laden with that last low cry . If [he]_161-sikes stopped it did the same . If [he]_161-sikes ran , it followed - not running too : that would have been a relief : but like [a corpse endowed with the mere machinery of life]_{8478-a corpse endowed with the mere machinery of life} , and borne on one slow melancholy wind that never rose or fell . At times , [he]_161-sikes turned , with desperate determination , resolved to beat this phantom off , though it should look [him]_161-sikes dead ; but the hair rose on [his]_161-sikes head , and [his]_161-sikes blood stood still , for it had turned with [him]_161-sikes and was behind [him]_161-sikes then . [He]_161-sikes had kept it before [him]_161-sikes that morning , but it was behind now - always . [He]_161-sikes leaned [his]_161-sikes back against a bank , and felt that it stood above [him]_161-sikes , visibly out against the cold night - sky . [He]_161-sikes threw [himself]_161-sikes upon [the road]_{4910-the road} - on [his]_161-sikes back upon [the road]_{4910-the road} . At [his]_161-sikes head it stood , silent , erect , and still - a living grave - stone , with [its]_8481-its epitaph in blood . Let [no man]_{5722-no man} talk of [murderers]_{859-murderers} escaping justice , and hint that [Providence]_{289-providence} must sleep . There were twenty score of violent deaths in one long minute of that agony of fear . There was [a shed in [a field [he]_161-sikes passed]_{8485-a field he passed} , that offered shelter for the night]_{8484-a shed in a field he passed , that offered shelter for the night} . Before the door , were three tall poplar trees , which made it very dark within ; and the wind moaned through them with a dismal wail . [He]_161-sikes could not walk on , till daylight came again ; and here [he]_161-sikes stretched [himself]_161-sikes close to the wall - to undergo new torture . For now , a vision came before [him]_161-sikes , as constant and more terrible than that from which [he]_161-sikes had escaped . Those widely staring eyes , so lustreless and so glassy , that [he]_161-sikes had better borne to see them than think upon them , appeared in the midst of the darkness : light in themselves , but giving light to nothing . There were but two , but they were everywhere . If [he]_161-sikes shut out the sight , there came [the room]_{432-the room} with every well - known object - some , indeed , that [he]_161-sikes would have forgotten , if [he]_161-sikes had gone over its contents from memory - each in its accustomed place . The body was in its place , and its eyes were as [he]_161-sikes saw them when [he]_161-sikes stole away . [He]_161-sikes got up , and rushed into [the field]_{6806-the field} without . [The figure]_{8488-the figure} was behind [him]_161-sikes . [He]_161-sikes re - entered [the shed]_{8489-the shed} , and shrunk down once more . The eyes were there , before [he]_161-sikes had laid [himself]_161-sikes along . And here [he]_161-sikes remained in such terror as none but [he]_161-sikes can know , trembling in every limb , and the cold sweat starting from every pore , when suddenly there arose upon the night - wind the noise of distant shouting , and the roar of voices mingled in alarm and wonder . Any sound of [men]_416-men in [that lonely place]_{8491-that lonely place} , even though it conveyed a real cause of alarm , was something to [him]_161-sikes . [He]_161-sikes regained [his]_161-sikes strength and energy at the prospect of personal danger ; and springing to [his]_161-sikes feet , rushed into the open air . The broad sky seemed on fire . Rising into the air with showers of sparks , and rolling one above the other , were sheets of flame , lighting the atmosphere for miles round , and driving clouds of smoke in the direction where [he]_161-sikes stood . The shouts grew louder as new voices swelled the roar , and [he]_161-sikes could hear the cry of Fire ! mingled with the ringing of an alarm - bell , the fall of heavy bodies , and the crackling of flames as they twined round some new obstacle , and shot aloft as though refreshed by food . The noise increased as [he]_161-sikes looked . There were [people there]_{8492-people there} - [men]_416-men and [women]_5143-women - light , bustle . It was like new life to [him]_161-sikes . [He]_161-sikes darted onward - straight , headlong - dashing through brier and brake , and leaping gate and fence as madly as [his]_161-sikes dog , who careered with loud and sounding bark before [him]_161-sikes . [He]_161-sikes came upon the spot . There were [half - dressed figures tearing to and fro]_{8495-half - dressed figures tearing to and fro} , some endeavouring to drag the frightened horses from [the stables]_{8496-the stables} , [others]_2567-others driving the cattle from [the yard]_{4955-the yard} and [out - houses]_{8499-out - houses} , and [others coming laden from the burning pile , amidst a shower of falling sparks , and the tumbling down of red - hot beams]_{8500-others coming laden from the burning pile , amidst a shower of falling sparks , and the tumbling down of red - hot beams} . The apertures , where doors and windows stood an hour ago , disclosed a mass of raging fire ; walls rocked and crumbled into the burning well ; the molten lead and iron poured down , white hot , upon the ground . [Women]_5143-women and [children]_374-children shrieked , and [men]_416-men encouraged [each other]_{507-each other} with noisy shouts and cheers . The clanking of the engine - pumps , and the spirting and hissing of the water as it fell upon the blazing wood , added to the tremendous roar . [He]_161-sikes shouted , too , till [he]_161-sikes was hoarse ; and flying from memory and [himself]_161-sikes , plunged into the thickest of the throng . Hither and thither [he]_161-sikes dived that night : now working at the pumps , and now hurrying through the smoke and flame , but never ceasing to engage [himself]_161-sikes wherever noise and [men]_416-men were thickest . Up and down the ladders , upon the roofs of [buildings]_{8506-buildings} , over floors that quaked and trembled with [his]_161-sikes weight , under the lee of falling bricks and stones , in every part of that great fire was [he]_161-sikes ; but [he]_161-sikes bore a charmed life , and had neither scratch nor bruise , nor weariness nor thought , till morning dawned again , and only smoke and blackened ruins remained . This mad excitement over , there returned , with ten - fold force , the dreadful consciousness of [his]_161-sikes crime . [He]_161-sikes looked suspiciously about [him]_161-sikes , for [the men]_{2928-the men} were conversing in groups , and [he]_161-sikes feared to be the subject of [their]_{2928-the men} talk . The dog obeyed the significant beck of [his]_161-sikes finger , and [they]_{2928-the men} drew off , stealthily , together . [He]_161-sikes passed near an engine where [some men]_{8508-some men} were seated , and [they]_{8508-some men} called to [him]_161-sikes to share in [their]_{8508-some men} refreshment . [He]_161-sikes took some bread and meat ; and as [he]_161-sikes drank a draught of beer , heard [the firemen]_{8509-the firemen} , who were from [London]_3-london , talking about the murder . '_[4008-he] [He]_4008-he has gone to [Birmingham]_{13-birmingham} , [they]_4009-they say , ' said [one]_622-one : '_[4009-they] but [they]_4009-they 'll have [him]_4008-he yet , for [the scouts]_{4010-the scouts} are out , and by to - morrow night there 'll be a cry all through [the country]_{5109-the country} . ' [He]_161-sikes hurried off , and walked till [he]_161-sikes almost dropped upon the ground ; then lay down in [a lane]_{8511-a lane} , and had a long , but broken and uneasy sleep . [He]_161-sikes wandered on again , irresolute and undecided , and oppressed with the fear of another solitary night . Suddenly , [he]_161-sikes took the desperate resolution to going back to [London]_3-london . '_[4009-they] There 's [somebody to speak to there]_{4012-somebody to speak to there} , at all event , ' [he]_161-sikes thought . '_{[4012-somebody to speak to there]} [A good hiding - place]_{4013-a good hiding - place} , too . [They]_4009-they 'll never expect to nab [me]_0-i there , after this country scent . Why ca n't [I]_0-i lie by for a week or so , and , forcing blunt from [Fagin]_174-fagin , get abroad to [France]_110-france ? [Damme]_231-damme , [I]_0-i 'll risk it . ' [He]_161-sikes acted upon this impulse without delay , and choosing [the least frequented roads]_{8512-the least frequented roads} began [his]_161-sikes journey back , resolved to lie concealed within a short distance of [the metropolis]_{4560-the metropolis} , and , entering [it]_{4560-the metropolis} at dusk by a circuitous route , to proceed straight to [that part of [it]_{4560-the metropolis} which [he]_161-sikes had fixed on for [his]_161-sikes destination]_{8514-that part of it which he had fixed on for his destination} . The dog , though . If any description of [him]_161-sikes were out , it would not be forgotten that the dog was missing , and had probably gone with [him]_161-sikes . This might lead to [his]_161-sikes apprehension as [he]_161-sikes passed along [the streets]_{758-the streets} . [He]_161-sikes resolved to drown [him]_161-sikes , and walked on , looking about for [a pond]_{8516-a pond} : picking up a heavy stone and tying it to [his]_161-sikes handkerchief as [he]_161-sikes went . [The animal]_{8517-the animal} looked up into [[his]_{8517-the animal} master]_{4709-his master} 's face while these preparations were making ; whether [his]_161-sikes instinct apprehended something of [their]_8519-their purpose , or [the robber]_{1469-the robber} 's sidelong look at [him]_161-sikes was sterner than ordinary , [he]_161-sikes skulked a little farther in the rear than usual , and cowered as [he]_161-sikes came more slowly along . When [[his]_{8517-the animal} master]_{4709-his master} halted at the brink of [a pool]_{8522-a pool} , and looked round to call [him]_161-sikes , [he]_{4709-his master} stopped outright . '_[231-damme] Do [you]_4014-you hear [me]_0-i call ? Come here ! ' cried [Sikes]_161-sikes . [The animal]_{8517-the animal} came up from the very force of habit ; but as [Sikes]_161-sikes stooped to attach the handkerchief to [his]_161-sikes throat , [he]_161-sikes uttered a low growl and started back . '_[4014-you] Come back ! ' said [the robber]_{1469-the robber} . The dog wagged [his]_161-sikes tail , but moved not . [Sikes]_161-sikes made a running noose and called [him]_161-sikes again . The dog advanced , retreated , paused an instant , and scoured away at [his]_161-sikes hardest speed . [The man]_{4928-the man} whistled again and again , and sat down and waited in the expectation that [he]_{4928-the man} would return . [But no dog]_{8526-but no dog} appeared , and at length [he]_{4928-the man} resumed [his]_{4928-the man} journey . [CHAPTER XLIX MONKS]_133-monks AND [MR . BROWNLOW]_{194-mr. brownlow} AT LENGTH MEET . [THEIR]_8527-they CONVERSATION , AND THE INTELLIGENCE THAT INTERRUPTS IT The twilight was beginning to close in , when [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} alighted from [a hackney - coach]_{3395-a hackney - coach} at [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} own door , and knocked softly . The door being opened , [a sturdy man]_{8529-a sturdy man} got out of [the coach]_{5036-the coach} and stationed [himself]_{8529-a sturdy man} on one side of the steps , while [another man , who had been seated on the box]_{8531-another man , who had been seated on the box} , dismounted too , and stood upon the other side . At a sign from [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , [they]_8527-they helped out [a third man]_{8532-a third man} , and taking [him]_{8532-a third man} between [them]_8527-they , hurried [him]_{8532-a third man} into [the house]_{4595-the house} . [This man]_{4708-this man} was [Monks]_133-monks . [They]_8527-they walked in the same manner up [the stairs]_{6216-the stairs} without speaking , and [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , preceding [them]_8527-they , led the way into [a back - room]_{997-a back - room} . At the door of [this apartment]_{8537-this apartment} , [Monks , who had ascended with evident reluctance]_{8538-monks , who had ascended with evident reluctance} , stopped . [The two men]_{2011-the two men} looked at [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} as if for instructions . '_[4015-him] [He]_4015-him knows the alternative , ' said [Mr. Browlow]_{275-mr. browlow} . '_[4015-him] If [he]_4015-him hesitates or moves a finger but as [you]_4016-you bid [him]_4015-him , drag [him]_4015-him into [the street]_{353-the street} , call for the aid of [the police]_{1595-the police} , and impeach [him]_4015-him as [a felon]_{4019-a felon} in [my]_0-i name . ' '_{[1595-the police]} How dare [you]_4016-you say this of [me]_0-i ? ' asked [Monks]_133-monks . '_[4016-you] How dare [you]_4016-you urge [me]_0-i to it , [young man]_{2626-young man} ? ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , confronting [him]_4016-you with a steady look . '_[4016-you] Are [you]_4016-you mad enough to leave [this house]_{1458-this house} ? Unhand [him]_4015-him . There , [sir]_4564-sir . [You]_4564-sir are free to go , and [we]_4023-we to follow . But [I]_0-i warn [you]_4564-sir , by all [I]_0-i hold most solemn and most sacred , that instant will have [you]_4564-sir apprehended on a charge of fraud and robbery . [I]_0-i am resolute and immoveable . If [you]_4564-sir are determined to be the same , [your]_4564-sir blood be upon [your]_4564-sir own head ! ' '_[4564-sir] By what authority am [I]_0-i kidnapped in [the street]_{353-the street} , and brought here by these dogs ? ' asked [Monks]_133-monks , looking from one to [the other of [the men who stood beside [him]_0-i]_{8542-the men who stood beside him}]_{8541-the other of the men who stood beside him} . '_[4564-sir] By [mine]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[4564-sir] [Those persons]_{4025-those persons} are indemnified by [me]_0-i . If [you]_4564-sir complain of being deprived of [your]_4564-sir liberty - [you]_4564-sir had power and opportunity to retrieve it as [you]_4564-sir came along , but [you]_4564-sir deemed it advisable to remain quiet - [I]_0-i say again , throw [yourself]_4564-sir for protection on the law . [I]_0-i will appeal to the law too ; but when [you]_4564-sir have gone too far to recede , do not sue to [me]_0-i for leniency , when the power will have passed into other hands ; and do not say [I]_0-i plunged [you]_4564-sir down [the gulf into which [you]_4564-sir rushed]_{4026-the gulf into which you rushed} , [yourself]_4564-sir . ' [Monks]_133-monks was plainly disconcerted , and alarmed besides . [He]_133-monks hesitated . '_[4564-sir] [You]_4564-sir will decide quickly , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , with perfect firmness and composure . '_[4564-sir] If [you]_4564-sir wish [me]_0-i to prefer [my]_0-i charges publicly , and consign [you]_4564-sir to a punishment the extent of which , although [I]_0-i can , with a shudder , foresee , [I]_0-i can not control , once more , [I]_0-i say , for [you]_4564-sir know the way . If not , and [you]_4564-sir appeal to [my]_0-i forbearance , and the mercy of those [you]_4564-sir have deeply injured , seat [yourself]_4564-sir , without a word , in that chair . It has waited for [you]_4564-sir two whole days . ' [Monks]_133-monks muttered some unintelligible words , but wavered still . '_[4564-sir] [You]_4564-sir will be prompt , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[4564-sir] A word from [me]_0-i , and the alternative has gone for ever . ' Still [the man]_{4928-the man} hesitated . '_[4564-sir] [I]_0-i have not the inclination to parley , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , '_[0-i] and , as [I]_0-i advocate the dearest interests of [others]_2567-others , [I]_0-i have not the right . ' '_[0-i] Is there - ' demanded [Monks]_133-monks with a faltering tongue , - '_[0-i] is there - no middle course ? ' '_[0-i] None . ' [Monks]_133-monks looked at [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , with an anxious eye ; but , reading in [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} countenance nothing but severity and determination , walked into [the room]_{432-the room} , and , shrugging [his]_{4702-the old gentleman} shoulders , sat down . '_[0-i] Lock the door on the outside , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} to [the attendants]_{8546-the attendants} , '_[0-i] and come when [I]_0-i ring . ' [The men]_{2928-the men} obeyed , and [the two]_{5363-the two} were left alone together . '_[0-i] This is pretty treatment , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Monks]_133-monks , throwing down [his]_0-i hat and cloak , '_[4564-sir] from [[my]_0-i father 's oldest friend]_{4029-my father 's oldest friend} . ' '_{[4029-my father 's oldest friend]} It is because [I]_0-i was [[your]_0-i father 's oldest friend]_{4030-your father 's oldest friend} , [young man]_{2626-young man} , ' returned [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; '_{[2626-young man]} it is because the hopes and wishes of young and happy years were bound up with [him]_4564-sir , and [that fair creature of [his]_4564-sir blood and kindred who rejoined [her]_{4032-that fair creature of his blood and kindred who rejoined her god} [God]_167-god]_{4032-that fair creature of his blood and kindred who rejoined her god} in youth , and left [me]_0-i [here]_351-here [a solitary , lonely man]_{4034-a solitary , lonely man} : it is because [he]_4564-sir knelt with [me]_0-i beside [[his]_4564-sir only sisters]_{4035-his only sisters} ' death - bed when [he]_4564-sir was yet [a boy]_{4668-a boy} , on the morning that would - but [Heaven]_227-heaven willed otherwise - have made [her]_{4032-that fair creature of his blood and kindred who rejoined her god} [[my]_{4696-the other} young wife]_{8550-my young wife} ; it is because [my]_{4696-the other} seared heart clung to [him]_4564-sir , from that time forth , through all [his]_4564-sir trials and errors , till [he]_4564-sir died ; it is because old recollections and associations filled [my]_{4696-the other} heart , and even the sight of [you]_8551-you brings with it old thoughts of [him]_4564-sir ; it is because of all these things that [I]_{4696-the other} am moved to treat [you]_8551-you gently now - yes , [Edward Leeford]_{213-edward leeford} , even now - and blush for [your]_8551-you unworthiness who bear the name . '_{[4696-the other]} ' What has the name to do with it ? '_{[4696-the other]} asked [the other]_{4696-the other} , after contemplating , half in silence , and half in dogged wonder , the agitation of [[his]_{4696-the other} companion]_{4727-his companion} . ' What is the name to [me]_{4696-the other} ? '_{[4696-the other]} ' Nothing , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , ' nothing to [you]_8551-you . But it was [hers]_8552-hers , and even at this distance of time brings back to [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} , [an old man]_{1650-an old man} , the glow and thrill which [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} once felt , only to hear it repeated by [a stranger]_{3046-a stranger} . [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} am very glad [you]_8551-you have changed it - very - very . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' This is all mighty fine , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks to retain [his]_133-monks assumed designation after a long silence , during which [he]_133-monks had jerked [himself]_133-monks in sullen defiance to and fro , and [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} had sat , shading [his]_133-monks face with [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} hand . ' But what do [you]_8551-you want with [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [You]_8551-you have [a brother]_{8555-a brother} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , rousing [himself]_{194-mr. brownlow} : ' [a brother]_{8555-a brother} , the whisper of whose name in [your]_8551-you ear when [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} came behind [you]_8551-you in [the street]_{353-the street} , was , in itself , almost enough to make [you]_8551-you accompany [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} hither , in wonder and alarm . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [I]_133-monks have [no brother]_{8558-no brother} , '_[133-monks] replied [Monks]_133-monks . ' [You]_8551-you know [I]_133-monks was [an only child]_{8559-an only child} . Why do [you]_8551-you talk to [me]_133-monks of [brothers]_{8560-brothers} ? [You]_8551-you know that , as well as [I.]_133-monks '_[133-monks] ' Attend to what [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} do know , and [you]_8551-you may not , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} shall interest [you]_8551-you by and by . [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} know that of the wretched marriage , into which family pride , and the most sordid and narrowest of all ambition , forced [[your]_8551-you unhappy father]_{8561-your unhappy father} when [a mere boy]_{8562-a mere boy} , [you]_8551-you were the sole and most unnatural issue . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [I]_133-monks do n't care for hard names , '_[133-monks] interrupted [Monks]_133-monks with a jeering laugh . ' [You]_8551-you know the fact , and that 's enough for [me]_133-monks . '_[133-monks] ' But [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} also know , '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} pursued [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} , ' the misery , the slow torture , the protracted anguish of that ill - assorted union . [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} know how listlessly and wearily each of [that wretched pair]_{8563-that wretched pair} dragged on [their]_{8563-that wretched pair} heavy chain through a world that was poisoned to [them]_{8563-that wretched pair} both . [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} know how cold formalities were succeeded by open taunts ; how indifference gave place to dislike , dislike to hate , and hate to loathing , until at last [they]_{8563-that wretched pair} wrenched the clanking bond asunder , and retiring a wide space apart , carried each a galling fragment , of which nothing but death could break the rivets , to hide it in new society beneath the gayest looks [they]_{8563-that wretched pair} could assume . [[Your]_8551-you mother]_{4960-your mother} succeeded ; [she]_{4960-your mother} forgot it soon . But it rusted and cankered at [[your]_8551-you father]_{6291-your father} 's heart for years . '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} ' Well , [they]_{8563-that wretched pair} were separated , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , ' and what of that ? '_[133-monks] ' When [they]_{8563-that wretched pair} had been separated for some time , '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} returned [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , ' and [[your]_8551-you mother]_{4960-your mother} , wholly given up to continental frivolities , had utterly forgotten [the young husband ten good years [her]_{4960-your mother} junior , who , with prospects blighted , lingered on at [home]_4804-home]_{8567-the young husband ten good years her junior , who , with prospects blighted , lingered on at home} , [he]_{8567-the young husband ten good years her junior , who , with prospects blighted , lingered on at home} fell among [new friends]_{8569-new friends} . This circumstance , at least , [you]_8551-you know already . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' Not [I]_133-monks , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , turning away [his]_133-monks eyes and beating [his]_133-monks foot upon the ground , as [a man who is determined to deny everything]_{4039-a man who is determined to deny everything} . ' Not [I.]_133-monks '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [Your]_8551-you manner , no less than [your]_8551-you actions , assures [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} that [you]_8551-you have never forgotten it , or ceased to think of it with bitterness , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} returned [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} speak of fifteen years ago , when [you]_8551-you were not more than eleven years old , and [[your]_8551-you father]_{6291-your father} but one - and - thirty - for [he]_{6291-your father} was , [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} repeat , [a boy]_{4668-a boy} , when [[his]_{6291-your father} father]_{426-his father} ordered [him]_{6291-your father} to marry . Must [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} go back to events which cast a shade upon the memory of [[your]_8551-you parent]_{8573-your parent} , or will [you]_8551-you spare it , and disclose to [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} the truth ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [I]_133-monks have nothing to disclose , '_[133-monks] rejoined [Monks]_133-monks . ' [You]_8551-you must talk on if [you]_8551-you will . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [These new friends]_{8574-these new friends} , then , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , ' were [a naval officer retired from active service]_{8575-a naval officer retired from active service} , whose wife had died some half - a - year before , and left [him]_{8575-a naval officer retired from active service} with [two children]_{8576-two children} - there had been more , but , of all [[their]_{8574-these new friends} family]_{8577-their family} , happily but two survived . [They]_{8576-two children} were [both daughters]_{8578-both daughters} ; [one a beautiful creature of nineteen]_{8579-one a beautiful creature of nineteen} , and [the other]_{4696-the other} [a mere child of two or three years old]_{8581-a mere child of two or three years old} . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' What 's this to [me]_133-monks ? '_[133-monks] asked [Monks]_133-monks . ' [They]_{8574-these new friends} resided , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , without seeming to hear the interruption , ' in [a part of [the country]_{5109-the country} to which [[your]_8551-you father]_{6291-your father} in [his]_{6291-your father} wandering had repaired , and where [he]_{6291-your father} had taken up [[his]_{6291-your father} abode]_{8585-his abode}]_{8582-a part of the country to which your father in his wandering had repaired , and where he had taken up his abode} . Acquaintance , intimacy , friendship , fast followed on each other . [[Your]_8551-you father]_{6291-your father} was gifted as [few men]_{1601-few men} are . [He]_{6291-your father} had [[his]_{6291-your father} sister]_{8588-his sister} 's soul and person . As [the old officer]_{8589-the old officer} knew [him]_{6291-your father} more and more , [he]_{8589-the old officer} grew to love [him]_{6291-your father} . [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} would that it had ended [there]_4617-there . [[His]_{6291-your father} daughter]_{8591-his daughter} did the same . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} [The old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} paused ; [Monks]_133-monks was biting [his]_133-monks lips , with [his]_133-monks eyes fixed upon the floor ; seeing this , [he]_133-monks immediately resumed : ' The end of a year found [him]_{6291-your father} contracted , solemnly contracted , to [that daughter]_{8592-that daughter} ; the object of the first , true , ardent , only passion of [a guileless girl]_{8593-a guileless girl} . '_[133-monks] ' [Your]_{194-mr. brownlow} tale is of the longest , '_[133-monks] observed [Monks]_133-monks , moving restlessly in [his]_133-monks chair . ' It is a true tale of grief and trial , and sorrow , [young man]_{2626-young man} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} returned [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , ' and such tales usually are ; if it were one of unmixed joy and happiness , it would be very brief . At length one of those rich relations to strengthen whose interest and importance [[your]_{2626-young man} father]_{6291-your father} had been sacrificed , as others are often - it is no uncommon case - died , and to repair the misery [he]_{6291-your father} had been instrumental in occasioning , left [him]_{6291-your father} [his]_{6291-your father} panacea for all griefs - Money . It was necessary that [he]_{6291-your father} should immediately repair to [Rome]_111-rome , whither [this man]_{4708-this man} had sped for health , and where [he]_{6291-your father} had died , leaving [his]_{6291-your father} affairs in great confusion . [He]_{6291-your father} went ; was seized with mortal illness there ; was followed , the moment the intelligence reached [Paris]_112-paris , by [[your]_{2626-young man} mother]_{4960-your mother} who carried [you]_{2626-young man} with [her]_{4960-your mother} ; [he]_{6291-your father} died the day after [her]_{4960-your mother} arrival , leaving no will - no will - so that [the whole property]_{8598-the whole property} fell to [her]_{4960-your mother} and [you]_{2626-young man} . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} At this part of the recital [Monks]_133-monks held [his]_133-monks breath , and listened with a face of intense eagerness , though [his]_133-monks eyes were not directed towards [the speaker]_{5548-the speaker} . As [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} paused , [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} changed [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} position with the air of one who has experienced a sudden relief , and wiped [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} hot face and hands . ' Before [he]_{6291-your father} went abroad , and as [he]_{6291-your father} passed through [London]_3-london on [his]_{6291-your father} way , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , slowly , and fixing [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} eyes upon the other 's face , ' [he]_{6291-your father} came to [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [I]_133-monks never heard of that , '_[133-monks] interrupted [MOnks]_133-monks in a tone intended to appear incredulous , but savouring more of disagreeable surprise . ' [He]_{6291-your father} came to [me]_133-monks , and left with [me]_133-monks , among some other things , a picture - a portrait painted by [himself]_{6291-your father} - a likeness of [this poor girl]_{7952-this poor girl} - which [he]_{6291-your father} did not wish to leave behind , and could not carry forward on [his]_{6291-your father} hasty journey . [He]_{6291-your father} was worn by anxiety and remorse almost to a shadow ; talked in a wild , distracted way , of ruin and dishonour worked by [himself]_{6291-your father} ; confided to [me]_133-monks [his]_{6291-your father} intention to convert [[his]_{6291-your father} whole property]_{8600-his whole property} , at any loss , into money , and , having settled on [[his]_{6291-your father} wife]_{4864-his wife} and [you]_8602-you a portion of [his]_{6291-your father} recent acquisition , to fly [the country]_{5109-the country} - [I]_133-monks guessed too well [he]_{6291-your father} would not fly alone - and never see it more . Even from [me]_133-monks , [[his]_{6291-your father} old and early friend , whose strong attachment had taken root in [the earth]_{5064-the earth} that covered one most dear to [both]_8322-both]_{8604-his old and early friend , whose strong attachment had taken root in the earth that covered one most dear to both} - even from [me]_133-monks [he]_{6291-your father} withheld any more particular confession , promising to write and tell [me]_133-monks all , and after that to see [me]_133-monks once again , for the last time on [earth]_1018-earth . Alas ! That was the last time . [I]_133-monks had no letter , and [I]_133-monks never saw [him]_{6291-your father} more . '_[133-monks] ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} went , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , after a short pause , ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} went , when all was over , to the scene of [his]_{6291-your father} - [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} will use the term [the world]_{4589-the world} would freely use , for worldly harshness or favour are now alike to [him]_{6291-your father} - of [his]_{6291-your father} guilty love , resolved that if [my]_{194-mr. brownlow} fears were realised that [erring child]_{8609-erring child} should find one heart and [home]_4804-home to shelter and compassionate [her]_{8609-erring child} . [The family]_{4874-the family} had left that part a week before ; [they]_{4874-the family} had called in such trifling debts as were outstanding , discharged [them]_{4874-the family} , and left [the place]_{4925-the place} by night . Why , or whither , none can tell . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} [Monks]_133-monks drew [his]_133-monks breath yet more freely , and looked round with a smile of triumph . ' When [[your]_133-monks brother]_{8613-your brother} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , drawing nearer to the other 's chair , ' When [[your]_133-monks brother]_{8613-your brother} : [a feeble , ragged , neglected child]_{8615-a feeble , ragged , neglected child} : was cast in [my]_{194-mr. brownlow} way by a stronger hand than chance , and rescued by [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} from a life of vice and infamy - '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' What ? '_[133-monks] cried [Monks]_133-monks . ' By [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} told [you]_133-monks [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} should interest [you]_133-monks before long . [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} say by [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} - [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} see that [[your]_133-monks cunning associate]_{8616-your cunning associate} suppressed [my]_{194-mr. brownlow} name , although for ought [he]_{8616-your cunning associate} knew , it would be quite strange to [your]_133-monks ears . When [he]_{8616-your cunning associate} was rescued by [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} , then , and lay recovering from sickness in [[my]_{194-mr. brownlow} house]_{2702-my house} , [his]_{8616-your cunning associate} strong resemblance to this picture [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} have spoken of , struck [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} with astonishment . Even when [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} first saw [him]_{8616-your cunning associate} in all [his]_{8616-your cunning associate} dirt and misery , there was a lingering expression in [his]_{8616-your cunning associate} face that came upon [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} like a glimpse of [some old friend flashing on one in a vivid dream]_{8618-some old friend flashing on one in a vivid dream} . [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} need not tell [you]_133-monks [he]_{8616-your cunning associate} was snared away before [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} knew [his]_{8616-your cunning associate} history - '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' Why not ? '_[133-monks] asked [Monks]_133-monks hastily . ' Because [you]_133-monks know it well . '_[133-monks] ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} ! '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' Denial to [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} is vain , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} shall show [you]_133-monks that [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} know more than that . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [You]_133-monks - [you]_133-monks - ca n't prove anything against [me]_133-monks , '_[133-monks] stammered [Monks]_133-monks . ' [I]_133-monks defy [you]_133-monks to do it ! '_[133-monks] ' [We]_8619-we shall see , '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} returned [the old gentleman]_{4702-the old gentleman} with a searching glance . ' [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} lost [the boy]_{437-the boy} , and no efforts of [mine]_{4702-the old gentleman} could recover [him]_{437-the boy} . [[Your]_{437-the boy} mother]_{4960-your mother} being dead , [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} knew that [you]_{437-the boy} alone could solve the mystery if [anybody]_435-anybody could , and as when [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} had last heard of [you]_{437-the boy} [you]_{437-the boy} were on [[your]_{437-the boy} own estate in [the West Indies]_{31-the west indies}]_{8623-your own estate in the west indies} - whither , as [you]_{437-the boy} well know , [you]_{437-the boy} retired upon [[your]_{437-the boy} mother]_{4960-your mother} 's death to escape the consequences of vicious courses here - [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} made the voyage . [You]_{437-the boy} had left it , months before , and were supposed to be in [London]_3-london , but [no one]_{5412-no one} could tell where . [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} returned . [[Your]_{437-the boy} agents]_{8626-your agents} had no clue to [[your]_{437-the boy} residence]_{8627-your residence} . [You]_{437-the boy} came and went , [they]_{8626-your agents} said , as strangely as [you]_{437-the boy} had ever done : sometimes for days together and sometimes not for months : keeping to all appearance the same low haunts and mingling with [the same infamous herd who had been [[your]_{437-the boy} associates]_{8629-your associates} when [a fierce ungovernable boy]_{8630-a fierce ungovernable boy} . [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} wearied [them]_{8626-your agents} with new applications]_{8628-the same infamous herd who had been your associates when a fierce ungovernable boy . i wearied them with new applications} . [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} paced [the streets]_{758-the streets} by night and day , but until two hours ago , all [my]_{4702-the old gentleman} efforts were fruitless , and [I]_{4702-the old gentleman} never saw [you]_{437-the boy} for an instant . '_{[4702-the old gentleman]} ' And now [you]_{437-the boy} do see [me]_133-monks , '_[133-monks] said [Monks]_133-monks , rising boldly , ' what then ? Fraud and robbery are high - sounding words - justified , [you]_{437-the boy} think , by a fancied resemblance in [some young imp]_{8632-some young imp} to an idle daub of [[a dead man]_{8633-a dead man} 's Brother]_{8634-a dead man 's brother} ! [You]_{437-the boy} do n't even know that [a child]_{371-a child} was born of [this maudlin pair]_{8636-this maudlin pair} ; [you]_{437-the boy} do n't even know that . '_[133-monks] ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} did not , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , rising too ; ' but within the last fortnight [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} have learnt it all . [You]_{437-the boy} have [a brother]_{8555-a brother} ; [you]_{437-the boy} know it , and [him]_{8555-a brother} . There was a will , which [[your]_{437-the boy} mother]_{4960-your mother} destroyed , leaving the secret and the gain to [you]_{437-the boy} at [her]_{4960-your mother} own death . It contained a reference to [some child likely to be the result of this sad connection , which child]_{8639-some child likely to be the result of this sad connection , which child} was born , and accidentally encountered by [you]_{437-the boy} , when [your]_{437-the boy} suspicions were first awakened by [his]_{8555-a brother} resemblance to [[your]_{437-the boy} father]_{6291-your father} . [You]_{437-the boy} repaired to the place of [his]_{8555-a brother} birth . There existed proofs - proofs long suppressed - of [his]_{8555-a brother} birth and parentage . Those proofs were destroyed by [you]_{437-the boy} , and now , in [your]_{437-the boy} own words to [[your]_{437-the boy} accomplice]_{8641-your accomplice} [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , " the only proofs of [the boy]_{437-the boy} 's identity lie at [the bottom of [the river]_{1968-the river}]_{7851-the bottom of the river} , and [the old hag that received them from [the mother]_{6495-the mother}]_{7853-the old hag that received them from the mother} is rotting in [her]_{4960-your mother} coffin . " [Unworthy son]_{8648-unworthy son} , [coward]_8649-coward , [liar]_8650-liar , - [you]_{437-the boy} , who hold [your]_{437-the boy} councils with [thieves]_1067-thieves and [murderers]_{859-murderers} in [dark rooms]_{8653-dark rooms} at night , - [you]_{437-the boy} , whose plots and wiles have brought a violent death upon the head of one worth millions such as [you]_{437-the boy} , - [you]_{437-the boy} , who from [your]_{437-the boy} cradle were gall and bitterness to [[your]_{437-the boy} own father]_{8654-your own father} 's heart , and in whom all evil passions , vice , and profligacy , festered , till [they]_8655-they found a vent in a hideous disease which had made [your]_{437-the boy} face an index even to [your]_{437-the boy} mind - [you]_{437-the boy} , [Edward Leeford]_{213-edward leeford} , do [you]_{437-the boy} still brave [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} ! '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' No , no , no ! '_{[4043-the coward]} returned [the coward]_{4043-the coward} , overwhelmed by these accumulated charges . ' Every word ! '_{[4618-the gentleman]} cried [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} , ' every word that has passed between [you]_{437-the boy} and [this detested villain]_{8656-this detested villain} , is known to [me]_{4618-the gentleman} . Shadows on the wall have caught [your]_{437-the boy} whispers , and brought them to [my]_{4618-the gentleman} ear ; the sight of [the persecuted child]_{8657-the persecuted child} has turned vice itself , and given [it]_{8657-the persecuted child} the courage and almost the attributes of virtue . Murder has been done , to which [you]_{437-the boy} were morally if not really [a party]_{8658-a party} . '_{[4618-the gentleman]} ' No , no , '_[133-monks] interposed [Monks]_133-monks . ' [I]_133-monks - [I]_133-monks knew nothing of that ; [I]_133-monks was going to inquire the truth of the story when [you]_{437-the boy} overtook [me]_133-monks . [I]_133-monks did n't know the cause . [I]_133-monks thought it was a common quarrel . '_[133-monks] ' It was the partial disclosure of [your]_{437-the boy} secrets , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' Will [you]_{437-the boy} disclose the whole ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' Yes , [I]_133-monks will . '_[133-monks] ' Set [your]_{437-the boy} hand to a statement of truth and facts , and repeat it before [witnesses]_{6881-witnesses} ? '_[133-monks] ' That [I]_133-monks promise too . '_[133-monks] ' Remain quietly [here]_351-here , until such a document is drawn up , and proceed with [me]_133-monks to such a place as [I]_133-monks may deem most advisable , for the purpose of attesting it ? '_[133-monks] ' If [you]_{437-the boy} insist upon that , [I]_133-monks 'll do that also , '_[133-monks] replied [Monks]_133-monks . ' [You]_{437-the boy} must do more than that , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' Make restitution to [an innocent and unoffending child]_{8661-an innocent and unoffending child} , for such [he]_{8661-an innocent and unoffending child} is , although [the offspring of a guilty and most miserable love]_{8662-the offspring of a guilty and most miserable love} . [You]_{437-the boy} have not forgotten the provisions of the will . Carry them into execution so far as [[your]_{437-the boy} brother]_{8613-your brother} is concerned , and then go where [you]_{437-the boy} please . In [this world]_{326-this world} [you]_{437-the boy} need meet no more . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} While [Monks]_133-monks was pacing up and down , meditating with dark and evil looks on this proposal and the possibilities of evading it : torn by [his]_133-monks fears on the one hand and [his]_133-monks hatred on the other : the door was hurriedly unlocked , and [a gentleman [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne}]_{4045-a gentleman mr. losberne} entered [the room]_{432-the room} in violent agitation . ' [The man]_{4928-the man} will be taken , '_{[4045-a gentleman mr. losberne]} [he]_{4045-a gentleman mr. losberne} cried . ' [He]_{4928-the man} will be taken to - night ! '_{[4045-a gentleman mr. losberne]} ' [The murderer]_{8425-the murderer} ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} asked [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' Yes , yes , '_{[4696-the other]} replied [the other]_{4696-the other} . ' [His]_{4928-the man} dog has been seen lurking about [some old haunt]_{8667-some old haunt} , and there seems little doubt that [[his]_{4928-the man} master]_{4709-his master} either is , or will be , [there]_4617-there , under cover of the darkness . [Spies]_8670-spies are hovering about in every direction . [I]_{4696-the other} have spoken to [the men who are charged with [his]_{4928-the man} capture]_{8671-the men who are charged with his capture} , and [they]_{8671-the men who are charged with his capture} tell [me]_{4696-the other} [he]_{4928-the man} can not escape . A reward of a hundred pounds is proclaimed by Government to - night . '_{[4696-the other]} ' [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} will give fifty more , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , ' and proclaim it with [my]_{194-mr. brownlow} own lips upon the spot , if [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} can reach it . Where is [Mr. Maylie]_{264-mr. maylie} ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [Harry]_131-harry ? As soon as [he]_131-harry had seen [[your]_{194-mr. brownlow} friend]_{2294-your friend} here , safe in [a coach]_{5442-a coach} with [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} , [he]_131-harry hurried off to where [he]_131-harry heard this , '_{[5019-the doctor]} replied [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} , ' and mounting [his]_131-harry horse sallied forth to join [the first party at [some place in the outskirts agreed upon between [them]_8676-them]_{8675-some place in the outskirts agreed upon between them}]_{8674-the first party at some place in the outskirts agreed upon between them} . '_{[5019-the doctor]} ' [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; ' what of [him]_4049-him ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' When [I]_{5019-the doctor} last heard , [he]_4049-him had not been taken , but [he]_4049-him will be , or is , by this time . [They]_8676-them 're_{[5019-the doctor]} sure of [him]_4049-him . ' '_[4049-him] Have [you]_{5019-the doctor} made up [your]_{5019-the doctor} mind ? ' asked [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , in a low voice , of [Monks]_133-monks . '_{[5019-the doctor]} Yes , ' [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} replied . '_{[5019-the doctor]} [You]_{5019-the doctor} - [you]_{5019-the doctor} - will be secret with [me]_0-i ? ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will . Remain [here]_351-here till [I]_0-i return . It is [your]_{5019-the doctor} only hope of safety . ' [They]_4052-they left [the room]_{432-the room} , and the door was again locked . '_{[5019-the doctor]} What have [you]_{5019-the doctor} done ? ' asked [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} in a whisper . '_{[5019-the doctor]} All that [I]_0-i could hope to do , and even more . Coupling [the poor girl]_{4051-the poor girl} 's intelligence with [my]_0-i previous knowledge , and the result of [[our]_4052-they good friend]_{4053-our good friend} 's inquiries on the spot , [I]_0-i left [him]_{4053-our good friend} no loophole of escape , and laid bare the whole villainy which by these lights became plain as day . Write and appoint the evening after to - morrow , at seven , for the meeting . [We]_4052-they shall be down [there]_4617-there , a few hours before , but shall require rest : especially [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , who may have greater need of firmness than either [you]_{5019-the doctor} or [I]_0-i can quite foresee just now . But [my]_0-i blood boils to avenge [this poor murdered creature]_{4056-this poor murdered creature} . Which way have [they]_4057-they taken ? ' '_[4057-they] Drive straight to [the office]_{4687-the office} and [you]_{5019-the doctor} will be in time , ' replied [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will remain [here]_351-here . ' [The two gentlemen]_{2933-the two gentlemen} hastily separated ; [each]_8680-each in a fever of excitement wholly uncontrollable . [CHAPTER L THE PURSUIT AND ESCAPE]_{8681-chapter l the pursuit and escape} Near to that part of [the Thames]_{113-the thames} on which [the church at [Rotherhithe]_{114-rotherhithe}]_{8682-the church at rotherhithe} abuts , where [the buildings on [the banks]_{3773-the banks}]_{8683-the buildings on the banks} are dirtiest and the vessels on [the river]_{1968-the river} blackest with the dust of [colliers]_{8686-colliers} and the smoke of [close - built [low - roofed houses]_{8688-low - roofed houses}]_{8687-close - built low - roofed houses} , there exists the filthiest , the strangest , the most extraordinary of the many localities that are hidden in [London]_3-london , wholly unknown , even by name , to [the great mass of [its]_3-london inhabitants]_{8689-the great mass of its inhabitants} . To reach [this place]_{2280-this place} , [the visitor]_{5716-the visitor} has to penetrate through a maze of [close , narrow , and muddy streets]_{8692-close , narrow , and muddy streets} , thronged by [the roughest and poorest of waterside people]_{8693-the roughest and poorest of waterside people} , and devoted to the traffic [they]_{8693-the roughest and poorest of waterside people} may be supposed to occasion . The cheapest and least delicate provisions are heaped in [the shops]_{1538-the shops} ; the coarsest and commonest articles of wearing apparel dangle at [the salesman]_{8695-the salesman} 's door , and stream from the house - parapet and windows . Jostling with [unemployed labourers of the lowest class]_{8696-unemployed labourers of the lowest class} , [ballast - heavers]_{8697-ballast - heavers} , [coal - whippers]_{8698-coal - whippers} , [brazen women]_{8699-brazen women} , [ragged children]_{8700-ragged children} , and the raff and refuse of [the river]_{1968-the river} , [he]_{5716-the visitor} makes [his]_{5716-the visitor} way with difficulty along , assailed by offensive sights and smells from the narrow alleys which branch off on the right and left , and deafened by the clash of ponderous waggons that bear great piles of merchandise from the stacks of [warehouses that rise from every corner]_{8702-warehouses that rise from every corner} . Arriving , at length , in streets remoter and less - frequented than those through which [he]_{5716-the visitor} has passed , [he]_{5716-the visitor} walks beneath tottering [house]_6758-house - fronts projecting over the pavement , dismantled walls that seem to totter as [he]_{5716-the visitor} passes , chimneys half crushed half hesitating to fall , [windows guarded by rusty iron bars that time and dirt have almost eaten away]_{8704-windows guarded by rusty iron bars that time and dirt have almost eaten away} , every imaginable sign of desolation and neglect . In such [a neighborhood]_{8705-a neighborhood} , beyond [Dockhead]_115-dockhead in [the Borough of Southwark]_{8706-the borough of southwark} , stands [Jacob 's Island]_{116-jacob 's island} , surrounded by a muddy ditch , six or eight feet deep and fifteen or twenty wide when the tide is in , once called [Mill Pond]_{8707-mill pond} , but known in the days of this story as [Folly Ditch]_{117-folly ditch} . [It]_{8707-mill pond} is [a creek or inlet from [the Thames]_{113-the thames}]_{8708-a creek or inlet from the thames} , and can always be filled at high water by opening the sluices at [the Lead Mills from which [it]_{8707-mill pond} took [its]_{8707-mill pond} old name]_{8709-the lead mills from which it took its old name} . At such times , [a stranger]_{3046-a stranger} , looking from one of [the wooden bridges thrown across [it]_{8707-mill pond} at [Mill Lane]_{118-mill lane}]_{8711-the wooden bridges thrown across it at mill lane} , will see [the inhabitants of [the houses on either side]_{4901-the houses on either side}]_{8712-the inhabitants of the houses on either side} lowering from [their]_{8712-the inhabitants of the houses on either side} back doors and windows , buckets , pails , domestic utensils of all kinds , in which to haul the water up ; and when [his]_{3046-a stranger} eye is turned from [these operations]_{8714-these operations} to [the houses]_{6242-the houses} [themselves]_{6242-the houses} , [his]_{3046-a stranger} utmost astonishment will be excited by the scene before [him]_{3046-a stranger} . [Crazy wooden galleries common to [the backs of half a dozen houses]_{8717-the backs of half a dozen houses} , with holes from which to look upon the slime beneath]_{8716-crazy wooden galleries common to the backs of half a dozen houses , with holes from which to look upon the slime beneath} ; windows , broken and patched , with poles thrust out , on which to dry the linen that is never there ; rooms so small , so filthy , so confined , that the air would seem too tainted even for the dirt and squalor which [they]_{6242-the houses} shelter ; wooden chambers thrusting themselves out above the mud , and threatening to fall into it - as [some]_7783-some have done ; dirt - besmeared walls and decaying foundations ; every repulsive lineament of poverty , every loathsome indication of filth , rot , and garbage ; all these ornament [the banks of [Folly Ditch]_{117-folly ditch}]_{8719-the banks of folly ditch} . In [[Jacob]_291-jacob 's Island]_{8720-jacob 's island} , [the warehouses]_{8721-the warehouses} are roofless and empty ; the walls are crumbling down ; the windows are windows no more ; the doors are falling into [the streets]_{758-the streets} ; the chimneys are blackened , but they yield no smoke . Thirty or forty years ago , before losses and [chancery suits]_{8723-chancery suits} came upon [it]_{8720-jacob 's island} , [it]_{8720-jacob 's island} was a thriving place ; but now [it]_{8720-jacob 's island} is [a desolate island]_{8724-a desolate island} indeed . [The houses]_{6242-the houses} have [no owners]_{8726-no owners} ; [they]_{6242-the houses} are broken open , and entered upon by [those who have the courage]_{8727-those who have the courage} ; and there [they]_{6242-the houses} live , and there [they]_{6242-the houses} die . [They]_{6242-the houses} must have powerful motives for a secret residence , or be reduced to a destitute condition indeed , who seek a refuge in [[Jacob]_291-jacob 's Island]_{8720-jacob 's island} . In [an upper room of [one of [these houses]_{8731-these houses}]_{8730-one of these houses}]_{8729-an upper room of one of these houses} - [a detached house of fair size , ruinous in other respects , but strongly defended at door and window]_{8732-a detached house of fair size , ruinous in other respects , but strongly defended at door and window} : of which house the back commanded [the ditch]_{2315-the ditch} in manner already described - there were assembled [three men]_{6805-three men} , who , regarding [each other every now and then with looks expressive of perplexity and expectation]_{8735-each other every now and then with looks expressive of perplexity and expectation} , sat for some time in profound and gloomy silence . One of these was [Toby Crackit]_209-toby , [another Mr. Chitling]_{8736-another mr. chitling} , and [the third a robber of fifty years , whose nose had been almost beaten in , in some old scuffle , and whose face bore a frightful scar which might probably be traced to the same occasion]_{8737-the third a robber of fifty years , whose nose had been almost beaten in , in some old scuffle , and whose face bore a frightful scar which might probably be traced to the same occasion} . [This man]_{4708-this man} was [a returned transport]_{8739-a returned transport} , and [his]_{4708-this man} name was [Kags]_292-kags . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish , ' said [Toby]_209-toby turning to [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} , '_[0-i] that [you]_4060-you had picked out some other crib when [the two old ones]_{4061-the two old ones} got too warm , and had not come [here]_351-here , [[my]_0-i fine feller]_{4063-my fine feller} . ' '_{[4063-my fine feller]} Why did n't [you]_0-i , blunder - head ! ' said [Kags]_292-kags . '_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i thought [you]_0-i 'd have been a little more glad to see [me]_0-i than this , ' replied [Mr. Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} , with a melancholy air . '_[0-i] Why , look'e , [young gentleman]_{4064-young gentleman} , ' said [Toby]_209-toby , '_{[4064-young gentleman]} when [a man]_{469-a man} keeps [himself]_{469-a man} so very ex - clusive as [I]_0-i have done , and by that means has [a snug house over [his]_{469-a man} head]_{4066-a snug house over his head} with [nobody]_354-nobody a prying and smelling about it , it 's rather a startling thing to have the honour of [a wisit from [a young gentleman]_{4557-a young gentleman} however respectable and pleasant a person [he]_{4557-a young gentleman} may be to play cards with at conweniency circumstanced as [you]_0-i are]_{4068-a wisit from a young gentleman however respectable and pleasant a person he may be to play cards with at conweniency circumstanced as you are} . ' '_{[4072-the judges]} Especially , when [the exclusive young man]_{4070-the exclusive young man} has got [a friend]_{4071-a friend} stopping with [him]_{4070-the exclusive young man} , that 's arrived sooner than was expected from foreign parts , and is too modest to want to be presented to [the Judges]_{4072-the judges} on [his]_{4070-the exclusive young man} return , ' added [Mr. Kags]_292-kags . There was a short silence , after which [Toby Crackit]_209-toby , seeming to abandon as hopeless any further effort to maintain [his]_209-toby usual devil - may - care swagger , turned to [Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} and said , '_{[4072-the judges]} When was [Fagin]_174-fagin took then ? ' '_[174-fagin] Just at dinner - time - two o'clock this afternoon . [Charley]_{179-master bates} and [I]_0-i made [our]_4073-our lucky up [the wash - us chimney]_{4074-the wash - us chimney} , and [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} got into the empty water - butt , head downwards ; but [his]_{279-mr. bolter} legs were so precious long that they stuck out at the top , and so [they]_4075-they took [him]_{279-mr. bolter} too . ' '_[4075-they] And Bet ? ' '_{[180-miss betsy]} [Poor Bet]_{180-miss betsy} ! [She]_4076-her went to see [the Body]_{4077-the body} , to speak to who it was , ' replied [Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} , [his]_{208-mr. chitling} countenance falling more and more , '_[4076-her] and went off mad , screaming and raving , and beating [her]_4076-her head against the boards ; so [they]_4075-they put a strait - weskut on [her]_4076-her and took [her]_4076-her to [the hospital]_{4078-the hospital} - and there [she]_4076-her is . ' '_[4075-they] Wot 's come of [young Bates]_{179-master bates} ? ' demanded [Kags]_292-kags . '_{[179-master bates]} [He]_{179-master bates} hung about , not to come over here afore dark , but [he]_{179-master bates} 'll be here soon , ' replied [Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} . '_{[179-master bates]} There 's nowhere else to go to now , for [the people at the Cripples]_{4079-the people at the cripples} are all in custody , and the bar of the ken - [I]_0-i went up there and see it with [my]_0-i own eyes - is filled with traps . ' '_{[179-master bates]} This is a smash , ' observed [Toby]_209-toby , biting [his]_209-toby lips . '_{[179-master bates]} There 's [more than one]_{4080-more than one} will go with this . ' '_{[4080-more than one]} The sessions are on , ' said [Kags]_292-kags : '_[4075-they] if [they]_4075-they get the inquest over , and [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} turns [King]_293-king 's evidence : as of course [he]_{279-mr. bolter} will , from what [he]_{279-mr. bolter} 's said already : [they]_4075-they can prove [Fagin]_174-fagin an accessory before the fact , and get the trial on on Friday , and [he]_{279-mr. bolter} 'll swing in six days from this , by G - ! ' '_[4081-you] [You]_4081-you should have heard [the people]_{396-the people} groan , ' said [Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} ; '_{[396-the people]} [the officers]_{2731-the officers} fought like devils , or [they]_{2731-the officers} 'd have torn [him]_{279-mr. bolter} away . [He]_{279-mr. bolter} was down once , but [they]_{2731-the officers} made a ring round [him]_{279-mr. bolter} , and fought [their]_{2731-the officers} way along . [You]_4081-you should have seen how [he]_{279-mr. bolter} looked about [him]_{279-mr. bolter} , all muddy and bleeding , and clung to [them]_{2731-the officers} as if [they]_{2731-the officers} were [[his]_{279-mr. bolter} dearest friends]_{4084-his dearest friends} . [I]_0-i can see 'em now , not able to stand upright with the pressing of [the mob]_{5299-the mob} , and draggin [him]_{279-mr. bolter} along amongst 'em_[0-i] ; [I]_0-i can see [the people]_{396-the people} jumping up , one behind another , and snarling with [their]_{396-the people} teeth and making at [him]_{279-mr. bolter} ; [I]_0-i can see the blood upon [his]_{279-mr. bolter} hair and beard , and hear the cries with which [the women]_{6104-the women} worked [themselves]_{6104-the women} into the centre of [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} at [the street corner]_{2252-the street corner} , and swore [they]_{6104-the women} 'd tear [his]_{279-mr. bolter} heart out ! ' The horror - stricken witness of this scene pressed [his]_{279-mr. bolter} hands upon [his]_{279-mr. bolter} ears , and with [his]_{279-mr. bolter} eyes closed got up and paced violently to and fro , like [one distracted]_{8741-one distracted} . While [he]_{279-mr. bolter} was thus engaged , and [the two men]_{2011-the two men} sat by in silence with [their]_{2011-the two men} eyes fixed upon the floor , a pattering noise was heard upon the stairs , and [Sikes]_161-sikes 's dog bounded into [the room]_{432-the room} . [They]_{2011-the two men} ran to the window , [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} , and into [the street]_{353-the street} . The dog had jumped in at an open window ; [he]_{279-mr. bolter} made no attempt to follow [them]_{2011-the two men} , nor was [[his]_{279-mr. bolter} master]_{4709-his master} to be seen . '_{[6104-the women]} What 's the meaning of this ? ' said [Toby]_209-toby when [they]_{2011-the two men} had returned . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [He]_{279-mr. bolter} ca n't be coming [here]_351-here . [I]_0-i - [I]_0-i - hope not . ' '_[0-i] If [he]_{279-mr. bolter} was coming here , [he]_{279-mr. bolter} 'd have come with the dog , ' said [Kags]_292-kags , stooping down to examine the animal , who lay panting on the floor . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} Here ! Give [us]_4090-us some water for [him]_{279-mr. bolter} ; [he]_{279-mr. bolter} has run [himself]_{279-mr. bolter} faint . ' '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [He]_{279-mr. bolter} 's drunk it all up , every drop , ' said [Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} after watching the dog some time in silence . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} Covered with mud - lame - half blind - [he]_{279-mr. bolter} must have come a long way . ' '_{[279-mr. bolter]} Where can [he]_{279-mr. bolter} have come from ! ' exclaimed [Toby]_209-toby . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [He]_{279-mr. bolter} 's been to the other kens of course , and finding [them]_4091-them filled with [strangers]_{4571-strangers} come on here , where [he]_{279-mr. bolter} 's been many a time and often . But where can [he]_{279-mr. bolter} have come from first , and how comes [he]_{279-mr. bolter} here alone without the other ! ' '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [He]_{279-mr. bolter} ' - none of [them]_4090-us called [the murderer]_{8425-the murderer} by [his]_{279-mr. bolter} old name - '_{[279-mr. bolter]} [He]_{279-mr. bolter} ca n't have made away with [himself]_{279-mr. bolter} . What do [you]_4093-you think ? ' said [Chitling]_{208-mr. chitling} . [Toby]_209-toby shook [his]_209-toby head . '_{[279-mr. bolter]} If [he]_{279-mr. bolter} had , ' said [Kags]_292-kags , '_{[279-mr. bolter]} the dog ' ud want to lead [us]_4090-us away to where [he]_{279-mr. bolter} did it . No . [I]_4093-you think [he]_{279-mr. bolter} 's got out of [the country]_{5109-the country} , and left the dog behind . [He]_{279-mr. bolter} must have given [him]_{279-mr. bolter} the slip somehow , or [he]_{279-mr. bolter} would n't be so easy . '_[4093-you] This solution , appearing the most probable one , was adopted as the right ; the dog , creeping under a chair , coiled [himself]_{279-mr. bolter} up to sleep , without more notice from [anybody]_435-anybody . It being now dark , the shutter was closed , and a candle lighted and placed upon the table . The terrible events of the last two days had made a deep impression on all three , increased by the danger and uncertainty of [their]_4095-they own position . [They]_4095-they drew [their]_4095-they chairs closer together , starting at every sound . [They]_4095-they spoke little , and that in whispers , and were as silent and awe - stricken as if the remains of [the murdered woman]_{8430-the murdered woman} lay in [the next room]_{2660-the next room} . [They]_4095-they had sat thus , some time , when suddenly was heard a hurried knocking at the door below . ' [Young Bates]_{294-young bates} , '_[292-kags] said [Kags]_292-kags , looking angrily round , to check the fear [he]_292-kags felt [himself]_292-kags . The knocking came again . No , it was n't [he]_292-kags . [He]_292-kags never knocked like that . [Crackit]_209-toby went to the window , and shaking all over , drew in [his]_209-toby head . There was no need to tell [them]_4095-they who it was ; [his]_209-toby pale face was enough . The dog too was on the alert in an instant , and ran whining to the door . ' [We]_4095-they must let [him]_209-toby in , '_[292-kags] [he]_292-kags said , taking up the candle . ' Is n't there any help for it ? '_{[2037-the other man]} asked [the other man]_{2037-the other man} in a hoarse voice . ' None . [He]_209-toby must come in . '_{[2037-the other man]} ' Do n't leave [us]_4095-they in the dark , '_[292-kags] said [Kags]_292-kags , taking down a candle from the chimney - piece , and lighting it , with such a trembling hand that the knocking was twice repeated before [he]_292-kags had finished . [Crackit]_209-toby went down to the door , and returned followed by [a man with the lower part of [his]_209-toby face buried in a handkerchief , and another tied over [his]_209-toby head under [his]_209-toby hat]_{4099-a man with the lower part of his face buried in a handkerchief , and another tied over his head under his hat} . [He]_209-toby drew [them]_4100-them slowly off . Blanched face , sunken eyes , hollow cheeks , beard of three days ' growth , wasted flesh , short thick breath ; it was the very ghost of [Sikes]_161-sikes . [He]_209-toby laid [his]_209-toby hand upon a chair which stood in the middle of [the room]_{432-the room} , but shuddering as [he]_209-toby was about to drop into it , and seeming to glance over [his]_209-toby shoulder , dragged it back close to the wall - as close as it would go - and ground it against it - and sat down . Not a word had been exchanged . [He]_209-toby looked from [one]_622-one to another in silence . If an eye were furtively raised and met [his]_209-toby , it was instantly averted . When [his]_209-toby hollow voice broke silence , [they]_4101-you [all three]_{1560-all three} started . [They]_4101-you seemed never to have heard its tones before . '_[209-toby] How came that dog here ? ' [he]_209-toby asked . '_[209-toby] Alone . Three hours ago . ' '_[209-toby] To - night 's paper says that [Fagin]_174-fagin 's took . Is it true , or a lie ? ' '_[209-toby] True . ' [They]_4101-you were silent again . '_[209-toby] Damn [you]_4101-you all ! ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , passing [his]_161-sikes hand across [his]_161-sikes forehead . '_[209-toby] Have [you]_4101-you nothing to say to [me]_0-i ? ' There was an uneasy movement among [them]_4101-you , but [nobody]_354-nobody spoke . '_[4101-you] [You]_4101-you that keep [this house]_{1458-this house} , ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , turning [his]_161-sikes face to [Crackit]_209-toby , '_[4101-you] do [you]_4101-you mean to sell [me]_0-i , or to let [me]_0-i lie here till this hunt is over ? ' '_[4101-you] [You]_4101-you may stop here , if [you]_4101-you think it safe , ' returned [the person]_{7365-the person} addressed , after some hesitation . [Sikes]_161-sikes carried [his]_161-sikes eyes slowly up the wall behind [him]_161-sikes : rather trying to turn [his]_161-sikes head than actually doing it : and said , '_[4101-you] Is - it - the body - is it buried ? ' [They]_4101-you shook [their]_4101-you heads . '_[4103-they] Why is n't it ! ' [he]_161-sikes retorted with the same glance behind [him]_161-sikes . '_[4103-they] Wot do [they]_4103-they keep such ugly things above the ground for ? - Who 's that knocking ? ' [Crackit]_209-toby intimated , by a motion of [his]_209-toby hand as [he]_209-toby left [the room]_{432-the room} , that there was nothing to fear ; and directly came back with [Charley Bates]_{179-master bates} behind [him]_209-toby . [Sikes]_161-sikes sat opposite the door , so that the moment [the boy]_{437-the boy} entered [the room]_{432-the room} [he]_{437-the boy} encountered [his]_161-sikes figure . '_[209-toby] [Toby]_209-toby , ' said [the boy]_{437-the boy} falling back , as [Sikes]_161-sikes turned [his]_161-sikes eyes towards [him]_209-toby , '_[209-toby] why did n't [you]_209-toby tell [me]_0-i this , [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} ? ' There had been something so tremendous in the shrinking off of [the three]_{3128-the three} , that [the wretched man]_{8759-the wretched man} was willing to propitiate even [this lad]_{7091-this lad} . Accordingly [he]_{8759-the wretched man} nodded , and made as though [he]_{8759-the wretched man} would shake hands with [him]_209-toby . '_[209-toby] Let [me]_0-i go into [some other room]_{4105-some other room} , ' said [the boy]_{437-the boy} , retreating still farther . '_{[179-master bates]} [Charley]_{179-master bates} ! ' said [Sikes]_161-sikes , stepping forward . '_{[179-master bates]} Do n't [you]_{179-master bates} - do n't [you]_{179-master bates} know [me]_0-i ? ' '_{[179-master bates]} Do n't come nearer [me]_0-i , ' answered [the boy]_{437-the boy} , still retreating , and looking , with horror in [his]_{437-the boy} eyes , upon [the murderer]_{8425-the murderer} 's face . '_{[4106-you monster]} [[You]_{179-master bates} monster]_{4106-you monster} ! ' [The man]_{4928-the man} stopped half - way , and [they]_8765-they looked at [each other]_{507-each other} ; but [Sikes]_161-sikes 's eyes sunk gradually to the ground . '_{[4106-you monster]} Witness [you]_4107-i three , ' cried [the boy]_{437-the boy} shaking [his]_{437-the boy} clenched fist , and becoming more and more excited as [he]_{437-the boy} spoke . '_[4107-i] Witness [you]_4107-i three - [I]_0-i 'm not afraid of [him]_{8425-the murderer} - if [they]_4107-i come here after [him]_{8425-the murderer} , [I]_4107-i 'll give [him]_{8425-the murderer} up ; [I]_4107-i will . [I]_4107-i tell [you]_4107-i out at once . [He]_{8425-the murderer} may kill [me]_4107-i for it if [he]_{8425-the murderer} likes , or if [he]_{8425-the murderer} dares , but if [I]_4107-i am here [I]_4107-i 'll give [him]_{8425-the murderer} up . [I]_4107-i 'd give [him]_{8425-the murderer} up if [he]_{8425-the murderer} was to be boiled alive . Murder ! Help ! If there 's the pluck of [a man among [you]_4107-i three]_{8768-a man among you three} , [you]_4107-i 'll help [me]_4107-i . Murder ! Help ! Down with [him]_{8425-the murderer} ! '_[4107-i] Pouring out these cries , and accompanying [them]_4108-them with violent gesticulation , [the boy]_{437-the boy} actually threw [himself]_{437-the boy} , single - handed , upon [the strong man]_{4110-the strong man} , and in the intensity of [his]_{437-the boy} energy and the suddenness of [his]_{437-the boy} surprise , brought [him]_{4110-the strong man} heavily to the ground . [The three spectators]_{4111-the three spectators} seemed quite stupefied . [They]_{4111-the three spectators} offered no interference , and [the boy]_{437-the boy} and [man]_1163-man rolled on the ground together ; [the former]_{5396-the former} , heedless of the blows that showered upon [him]_{4110-the strong man} , wrenching [his]_{4110-the strong man} hands tighter and tighter in the garments about [the murderer]_{8425-the murderer} 's breast , and never ceasing to call for help with all [his]_{4110-the strong man} might . The contest , however , was too unequal to last long . [Sikes]_161-sikes had [him]_{4110-the strong man} down , and [his]_{4110-the strong man} knee was on [his]_{4110-the strong man} throat , when [Crackit]_209-toby pulled [him]_{4110-the strong man} back with a look of alarm , and pointed to the window . There were lights gleaming below , voices in loud and earnest conversation , the tramp of hurried footsteps - endless they seemed in number - crossing [the nearest wooden bridge]_{4116-the nearest wooden bridge} . [One man on horseback]_{4117-one man on horseback} seemed to be among [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} ; for there was the noise of hoofs rattling on [the uneven pavement]_{4119-the uneven pavement} . The gleam of lights increased ; the footsteps came more thickly and noisily on . Then , came a loud knocking at the door , and then a hoarse murmur from such a multitude of angry voices as would have made the boldest quail . ' Help ! '_{[437-the boy]} shrieked [the boy]_{437-the boy} in a voice that rent the air . ' [He]_{4117-one man on horseback} 's [here]_351-here ! Break down the door ! '_{[437-the boy]} ' In [the King]_{5058-the king} 's name , '_{[5297-the crowd]} cried the voices without ; and the hoarse cry arose again , but louder . ' Break down the door ! '_{[437-the boy]} screamed [the boy]_{437-the boy} . ' [I]_295-strokes tell [you]_{5297-the crowd} [they]_{5297-the crowd} 'll never open it . Run straight to [the room where the light is]_{8771-the room where the light is} . Break down the door ! '_{[295-strokes]} [Strokes]_295-strokes , thick and heavy , rattled upon the door and lower window - shutters as [he]_{4110-the strong man} ceased to speak , and a loud huzzah burst from [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} ; giving [the listener]_{8323-the listener} , for the first time , some adequate idea of its immense extent . ' Open the door of some place where [I]_161-sikes can lock this screeching Hell - babe , '_[161-sikes] cried [Sikes]_161-sikes fiercely ; running to and fro , and dragging [the boy]_{437-the boy} , now , as easily as if [he]_{437-the boy} were an empty sack . ' That door . Quick ! '_[161-sikes] [He]_161-sikes flung [him]_{437-the boy} in , bolted it , and turned the key . ' Is the downstairs door fast ? '_[161-sikes] ' Double - locked and chained , '_[209-toby] replied [Crackit]_209-toby , who , with [the other two men]_{4125-the other two men} , still remained quite helpless and bewildered . ' The panels - are [they]_8772-they strong ? '_[209-toby] ' Lined with sheet - iron . '_[161-sikes] ' And the windows too ? '_[161-sikes] ' Yes , and the windows . '_[161-sikes] ' Damn [you]_{4126-the desperate ruffian} ! '_{[4126-the desperate ruffian]} cried [the desperate ruffian]_{4126-the desperate ruffian} , throwing up the sash and menacing [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} . ' Do [your]_{4126-the desperate ruffian} worst ! [I]_{4126-the desperate ruffian} 'll cheat [you]_{4126-the desperate ruffian} yet ! '_{[4126-the desperate ruffian]} Of all the terrific yells that ever fell on mortal ears , none could exceed the cry of [the infuriated throng]_{4128-the infuriated throng} . [Some]_7783-some shouted to those who were nearest to set [the house]_{4595-the house} on fire ; [others]_2567-others roared to [the officers]_{2731-the officers} to shoot [him]_{437-the boy} dead . Among [them]_{4128-the infuriated throng} all , [none]_4591-none showed such fury as [the man on horseback]_{4134-the man on horseback} , who , throwing [himself]_{4134-the man on horseback} out of the saddle , and bursting through [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} as if [he]_{4134-the man on horseback} were parting water , cried , beneath the window , in a voice that rose above all others , ' Twenty guineas to [the man who brings a ladder]_{8773-the man who brings a ladder} ! '_[7783-some] The nearest voices took up the cry , and [hundreds]_{4136-hundreds} echoed it . [Some]_7783-some called for ladders , some for sledge - hammers ; some ran with torches to and fro as if to seek them , and still came back and roared again ; some spent [their]_7783-some breath in impotent curses and execrations ; [some]_7783-some pressed forward with the ecstasy of [madmen]_2868-madmen , and thus impeded the progress of [those below]_{4140-those below} ; [some among the boldest attempted to climb up by the water - spout and crevices in the wall]_{4141-some among the boldest attempted to climb up by the water - spout and crevices in the wall} ; and all waved to and fro , in the darkness beneath , like a field of corn moved by an angry wind : and joined from time to time in one loud furious roar . ' The tide , '_{[8425-the murderer]} cried [the murderer]_{8425-the murderer} , as [he]_{8425-the murderer} staggered back into [the room]_{432-the room} , and shut the faces out , ' the tide was in as [I]_{8425-the murderer} came up . Give [me]_{8425-the murderer} a rope , a long rope . [They]_8774-they 're_{[8425-the murderer]} all in front . [I]_0-i may drop into [the Folly Ditch]_{117-folly ditch} , and clear off that way . Give [me]_0-i a rope , or [I]_0-i shall do three more murders and kill [myself]_0-i . ' [The panic - stricken men]_{8775-the panic - stricken men} pointed to where such articles were kept ; [the murderer , hastily selecting the longest and strongest cord]_{8776-the murderer , hastily selecting the longest and strongest cord} , hurried up to [the house - top]_{8777-the house - top} . All the window in [the rear of [the house]_{4595-the house}]_{8778-the rear of the house} had been long ago bricked up , except one small trap in [the room where [the boy]_{437-the boy} was locked , and that was too small even for the passage of [his]_{437-the boy} body]_{8780-the room where the boy was locked , and that was too small even for the passage of his body} . But , from this aperture , [he]_{8425-the murderer} had never ceased to call on those without , to guard the back ; and thus , when [the murderer]_{8425-the murderer} emerged at last on [the house - top]_{8777-the house - top} by the door in the roof , a loud shout proclaimed the fact to [those in front , who immediately began to pour round , pressing upon each other in an unbroken stream]_{8784-those in front , who immediately began to pour round , pressing upon each other in an unbroken stream} . [He]_{8425-the murderer} planted a board , which [he]_{8425-the murderer} had carried up with [him]_{8425-the murderer} for the purpose , so firmly against the door that it must be matter of great difficulty to open it from the inside ; and creeping over the tiles , looked over the low parapet . The water was out , and [the ditch]_{2315-the ditch} a bed of mud . [The crowd]_{5297-the crowd} had been hushed during these few moments , watching [his]_{8425-the murderer} motions and doubtful of [his]_{8425-the murderer} purpose , but the instant [they]_{5297-the crowd} perceived it and knew it was defeated , [they]_{5297-the crowd} raised a cry of triumphant execration to which all [their]_{5297-the crowd} previous shouting had been whispers . Again and again it rose . [Those who were at too great a distance to know its meaning]_{8787-those who were at too great a distance to know its meaning} , took up the sound ; it echoed and re - echoed ; it seemed as though [the whole city]_{8788-the whole city} had poured [[its]_{8788-the whole city} population]_{8789-its population} out to curse [him]_{8425-the murderer} . On pressed [the people from the front - on]_{8790-the people from the front - on} , on , on , in a strong struggling current of angry faces , with here and there a glaring torch to lighten [them]_{5297-the crowd} up , and show [them]_{5297-the crowd} out in all [their]_{5297-the crowd} wrath and passion . [The houses on the opposite side of [the ditch]_{2315-the ditch}]_{8791-the houses on the opposite side of the ditch} had been entered by [the mob]_{5299-the mob} ; sashes were thrown up , or torn bodily out ; there were tiers and tiers of faces in every window ; cluster upon cluster of people clinging to [every house - top]_{8794-every house - top} . [Each little bridge]_{8795-each little bridge} and there were three in sight bent beneath the weight of [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} upon [it]_{8795-each little bridge} . Still the current poured on to find some nook or hole from which to vent [their]_4144-their shouts , and only for an instant see [the wretch]_{1433-the wretch} . '_[4144-their] [They]_4144-their have [him]_4145-him now , ' cried [a man on the nearest bridge]_{8798-a man on the nearest bridge} . '_[4144-their] Hurrah ! ' [The crowd]_{5297-the crowd} grew light with uncovered heads ; and again the shout uprose . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i will give fifty pounds , ' cried [an old gentleman from the same quarter]_{8800-an old gentleman from the same quarter} , '_[0-i] to [the man who takes [him]_4145-him alive]_{4146-the man who takes him alive} . [I]_0-i will remain here , till [he]_{4146-the man who takes him alive} come to ask [me]_0-i for it . ' There was another roar . At this moment the word was passed among [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} that the door was forced at last , and that [he]_{4146-the man who takes him alive} who had first called for the ladder had mounted into [the room]_{432-the room} . The stream abruptly turned , as this intelligence ran from mouth to mouth ; and [the people at the windows]_{8803-the people at the windows} , seeing those upon [the bridges]_{8804-the bridges} pouring back , quitted [their]_{8803-the people at the windows} stations , and running into [the street]_{353-the street} , joined the concourse that now thronged [pell - mell]_{120-pell - mell} to the spot [they]_{8803-the people at the windows} had left : [each man]_{8806-each man} crushing and striving with [[his]_{8806-each man} neighbor]_{8807-his neighbor} , and all panting with impatience to get near the door , and look upon [the criminal]_{6944-the criminal} as [the officers]_{2731-the officers} brought [him]_{6944-the criminal} out . The cries and shrieks of [those who were pressed almost to suffocation , or trampled down and trodden under foot in the confusion]_{8810-those who were pressed almost to suffocation , or trampled down and trodden under foot in the confusion} , were dreadful ; the narrow ways were completely blocked up ; and at this time , between the rush of [some]_7783-some to regain the space in front of [the house]_{4595-the house} , and the unavailing struggles of [others]_2567-others to extricate [themselves]_2567-others from the mass , the immediate attention was distracted from [the murderer]_{8425-the murderer} , although the universal eagerness for [his]_{8425-the murderer} capture was , if possible , increased . [The man]_{4928-the man} had shrunk down , thoroughly quelled by the ferocity of [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} , and the impossibility of escape ; but seeing this sudden change with no less rapidity than it had occurred , [he]_{4928-the man} sprang upon [his]_{4928-the man} feet , determined to make one last effort for [his]_{4928-the man} life by dropping into [the ditch]_{2315-the ditch} , and , at the risk of being stifled , endeavouring to creep away in the darkness and confusion . Roused into new strength and energy , and stimulated by the noise within [the house]_{4595-the house} which announced that an entrance had really been effected , [he]_{4928-the man} set [his]_{4928-the man} foot against the stack of chimneys , fastened one end of the rope tightly and firmly round it , and with the other made a strong running noose by the aid of [his]_{4928-the man} hands and teeth almost in a second . [He]_{4928-the man} could let [himself]_{4928-the man} down by the cord to within a less distance of the ground than [his]_{4928-the man} own height , and had [his]_{4928-the man} knife ready in [his]_{4928-the man} hand to cut it then and drop . At the very instant when [he]_{4928-the man} brought the loop over [his]_{4928-the man} head previous to slipping it beneath [his]_{4928-the man} arm - pits , and when [the old gentleman before - mentioned who had clung so tight to the railing of the bridge as to resist the force of the crowd]_{8819-the old gentleman before - mentioned who had clung so tight to the railing of the bridge as to resist the force of the crowd} , and retain [his]_{4928-the man} position earnestly warned those about [him]_{4928-the man} that [the man]_{4928-the man} was about to lower [himself]_{4928-the man} down - at that very instant [the murderer]_{8425-the murderer} , looking behind [him]_{4928-the man} on the roof , threw [his]_{8425-the murderer} arms above [his]_{8425-the murderer} head , and uttered a yell of terror . '_{[4146-the man who takes him alive]} The eyes again ! ' [he]_{8425-the murderer} cried in an unearthly screech . Staggering as if struck by lightning , [he]_{4928-the man} lost [his]_{4928-the man} balance and tumbled over the parapet . The noose was on [his]_{4928-the man} neck . It ran up with [his]_{4928-the man} weight , tight as a bow - string , and swift as the arrow it speeds . [He]_{4928-the man} fell for five - and - thirty feet . There was a sudden jerk , a terrific convulsion of the limbs ; and there [he]_{4928-the man} hung , with the open knife clenched in [his]_{4928-the man} stiffening hand . The old chimney quivered with the shock , but stood it bravely . [The murderer]_{8425-the murderer} swung lifeless against the wall ; and [the boy]_{437-the boy} , thrusting aside the dangling body which obscured [his]_{437-the boy} view , called to [the people]_{396-the people} to come and take [him]_{4928-the man} out , for [God]_167-god 's sake . [A dog , which had lain concealed till now , ran backwards and forwards on the parapet]_{8825-a dog , which had lain concealed till now , ran backwards and forwards on the parapet} with a dismal howl , and collecting [himself]_{4928-the man} for a spring , jumped for [the dead man]_{8826-the dead man} 's shoulders . Missing [his]_{4928-the man} aim , [he]_{4928-the man} fell into [the ditch]_{2315-the ditch} , turning completely over as [he]_{4928-the man} went ; and striking [his]_{4928-the man} head against a stone , dashed out [his]_{4928-the man} brains . CHAPTER LI AFFORDING [AN EXPLANATION OF MORE MYSTERIES THAN ONE , AND COMPREHENDING A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE WITH NO WORD OF SETTLEMENT]_{296-an explanation of more mysteries than one , and comprehending a proposal of marriage with no word of settlement} OR PIN - MONEY The events narrated in the last chapter were yet but two days old , when [Oliver]_123-oliver found [himself]_123-oliver , at three o'clock in the afternoon , in [a travelling - carriage]_{8828-a travelling - carriage} rolling fast towards [[his]_123-oliver native town]_{8829-his native town} . [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , and [Rose]_261-rose , and [Mrs. Bedwin]_{187-mrs. bedwin} , and [the good doctor]_{7185-the good doctor} were with [him]_123-oliver : and [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} followed in a post - chaise , accompanied by [one other person whose name had not been mentioned]_{8831-one other person whose name had not been mentioned} . [They]_8832-they had not talked much upon the way ; for [Oliver]_123-oliver was in a flutter of agitation and uncertainty which deprived [him]_123-oliver of the power of collecting [his]_123-oliver thoughts , and almost of speech , and appeared to have scarcely less effect on [[his]_123-oliver companions]_{494-his companions} , who shared it , in at least an equal degree . [He]_123-oliver and [the two ladies]_{2502-the two ladies} had been very carefully made acquainted by [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} with the nature of the admissions which had been forced from [Monks]_133-monks ; and although [they]_8832-they knew that the object of [their]_8832-they present journey was to complete the work which had been so well begun , still the whole matter was enveloped in enough of doubt and mystery to leave [them]_8832-they in endurance of the most intense suspense . [The same kind friend]_{8835-the same kind friend} had , with [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} 's assistance , cautiously stopped all channels of communication through which [they]_8832-they could receive intelligence of the dreadful occurrences that so recently taken place . '_{[4146-the man who takes him alive]} It was quite true , ' [he]_123-oliver said , '_{[4146-the man who takes him alive]} that [they]_4147-they must know [them]_4147-they before long , but it might be at a better time than the present , and it could not be at a worse . ' So , [they]_8832-they travelled on in silence : [each]_8680-each busied with reflections on the object which had brought [them]_8832-they together : and [no one]_{5412-no one} disposed to give utterance to the thoughts which crowded upon all . But if [Oliver]_123-oliver , under these influences , had remained silent while [they]_8832-they journeyed towards [his]_123-oliver birth - place by [a road]_{6327-a road} [he]_123-oliver had never seen , how the whole current of [his]_123-oliver recollections ran back to old times , and what a crowd of emotions were wakened up in [his]_123-oliver breast , when they turned into that which [he]_123-oliver had traversed on foot : [a poor houseless , wandering boy , without [a friend]_{4071-a friend} to help [him]_{8839-a poor houseless , wandering boy , without a friend to help him , or a roof to shelter his head} , or a roof to shelter [his]_{8839-a poor houseless , wandering boy , without a friend to help him , or a roof to shelter his head} head]_{8839-a poor houseless , wandering boy , without a friend to help him , or a roof to shelter his head} . '_[4147-they] See there , there ! ' cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , eagerly clasping the hand of [Rose]_261-rose , and pointing out at the carriage window ; '_[4147-they] that 's the stile [I]_0-i came over ; there are the hedges [I]_0-i crept behind , for fear [any one]_{5016-any one} should overtake [me]_0-i and force [me]_0-i back ! Yonder is the path across [the fields]_{936-the fields} , leading to [the old house where [I]_0-i was [a little child]_{3865-a little child}]_{4150-the old house where i was a little child} ! Oh [Dick]_168-dick , [Dick]_168-dick , [[my]_0-i dear old friend]_{4152-my dear old friend} , if [I]_0-i could only see [you]_0-i now ! ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i will see [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} soon , ' replied [Rose]_261-rose , gently taking [his]_{4152-my dear old friend} folded hands between [her]_261-rose own . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i shall tell [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} how happy [you]_0-i are , and how rich [you]_0-i have grown , and that in all [your]_0-i happiness [you]_0-i have none so great as the coming back to make [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} happy too . ' '_[4153-we] Yes , yes , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_[4153-we] and [we]_4153-we 'll - [we]_4153-we 'll take [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} away from [here]_351-here , and have [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} clothed and taught , and send [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} to [some quiet country place where [he]_{4152-my dear old friend} may grow strong and well]_{4155-some quiet country place where he may grow strong and well} , - shall [we]_4153-we ? ' [Rose]_261-rose nodded '_[4153-we] yes , ' for [the boy]_{437-the boy} was smiling through such happy tears that [she]_261-rose could not speak . '_[4153-we] [You]_0-i will be kind and good to [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} , for [you]_0-i are to [every one]_{4156-every one} , ' said [Oliver]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] It will make [you]_0-i cry , [I]_0-i know , to hear what [he]_{4152-my dear old friend} can tell ; but never mind , never mind , it will be all over , and [you]_0-i will smile again - [I]_0-i know that too - to think how changed [he]_{4152-my dear old friend} is ; [you]_0-i did the same with [me]_0-i . [He]_{4152-my dear old friend} said " God bless [you]_0-i " to [me]_0-i when [I]_0-i ran away , ' cried [the boy]_{437-the boy} with a burst of affectionate emotion ; '_{[4152-my dear old friend]} and [I]_0-i will say " God bless [you]_0-i " now , and show [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} how [I]_0-i love [him]_{4152-my dear old friend} for it ! ' As [they]_8843-they approached [the town]_{4898-the town} , and at length drove through [[its]_{4898-the town} narrow streets]_{8845-its narrow streets} , it became matter of no small difficulty to restrain [the boy]_{437-the boy} within reasonable bounds . There was [[Sowerberry]_{157-mrs. sowerberry} 's [the undertaker]_{481-the undertaker} 's]_{8847-sowerberry 's the undertaker 's} just as it used to be , only smaller and less imposing in appearance than [he]_{437-the boy} remembered [it]_{8847-sowerberry 's the undertaker 's} - there were all [the well - known shops]_{8849-the well - known shops} and [houses]_5141-houses , with almost every one of which [he]_{437-the boy} had some slight incident connected - there was [[Gamfield]_{150-mr. gamfield} 's cart]_{8851-gamfield 's cart} , [the very cart [he]_{437-the boy} used to have]_{8852-the very cart he used to have} , standing at [the old public - house]_{8853-the old public - house} door - there was [the workhouse]_{336-the workhouse} , [the dreary prison of [his]_{437-the boy} youthful days]_{8855-the dreary prison of his youthful days} , with [its]_{336-the workhouse} dismal windows frowning on [the street]_{353-the street} - there was [the same lean porter]_{8857-the same lean porter} standing at the gate , at sight of whom [Oliver]_123-oliver involuntarily shrunk back , and then laughed at [himself]_123-oliver for being so foolish , then cried , then laughed again - there were scores of faces at the doors and windows that [he]_{437-the boy} knew quite well - there was nearly everything as if [he]_{437-the boy} had left [it]_{8847-sowerberry 's the undertaker 's} but yesterday , and all [his]_{437-the boy} recent life had been but a happy dream . But it was pure , earnest , joyful reality . [They]_8858-they drove straight to the door of [the chief hotel which [Oliver]_123-oliver used to stare up at , with awe , and think [a mighty palace]_{8860-a mighty palace} , but which had somehow fallen off in grandeur and size]_{8859-the chief hotel which oliver used to stare up at , with awe , and think a mighty palace , but which had somehow fallen off in grandeur and size} ; and here was [Mr. Grimwig]_{8861-mr. grimwig} all ready to receive [them]_8858-they , kissing [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , and [the old one]_{837-the old one} too , when [they]_8858-they got out of [the coach]_{5036-the coach} , as if [he]_{8861-mr. grimwig} were [the grandfather of [the whole party]_{8866-the whole party}]_{8865-the grandfather of the whole party} , all smiles and kindness , and not offering to eat [his]_{8861-mr. grimwig} head - no , not once ; not even when [he]_{437-the boy} contradicted [a very old postboy]_{8867-a very old postboy} about [the nearest road to [London]_3-london]_{8868-the nearest road to london} , and maintained [he]_{437-the boy} knew it best , though [he]_{437-the boy} had only come that way once , and that time fast asleep . There was dinner prepared , and there were [bedrooms]_{8869-bedrooms} ready , and everything was arranged as if by magic . Notwithstanding all this , when the hurry of the first half - hour was over , the same silence and constraint prevailed that had marked [their]_8858-they journey down . [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} did not join [them]_8858-they at dinner , but remained in [a separate room]_{8870-a separate room} . [The two other gentlemen]_{8871-the two other gentlemen} hurried in and out with anxious faces , and , during the short intervals when [they]_8858-they were present , conversed apart . Once , [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} was called away , and after being absent for nearly an hour , returned with eyes swollen with weeping . All these things made [Rose]_261-rose and [Oliver]_123-oliver , who were not in any new secrets , nervous and uncomfortable . [They]_8858-they sat wondering , in silence ; or , if [they]_8858-they exchanged a few words , spoke in whispers , as if [they]_8858-they were afraid to hear the sound of [their]_8858-they own voices . At length , when nine o'clock had come , and [they]_8858-they began to think [they]_8858-they were to hear no more that night , [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} and [Mr. Grimwig]_{8872-mr. grimwig} entered [the room]_{432-the room} , followed by [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} and [a man whom [Oliver]_123-oliver]_{8874-a man whom oliver} almost shrieked with surprise to see ; for [they]_8858-they told [him]_123-oliver it was [[his]_123-oliver brother]_{7863-his brother} , and it was [the same man [he]_123-oliver had met at [the market - town]_{2838-the market - town} , and seen looking in with [Fagin]_174-fagin at the window of [[his]_123-oliver little room]_{8878-his little room}]_{8876-the same man he had met at the market - town , and seen looking in with fagin at the window of his little room} . [Monks]_133-monks cast a look of hate , which , even then , [he]_133-monks could not dissemble , at [the astonished boy]_{8879-the astonished boy} , and sat down near the door . [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , who had papers in [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} hand , walked to a table near which [Rose]_261-rose and [Oliver]_123-oliver were seated . '_[0-i] This is a painful task , ' said [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} , '_[0-i] but these declarations , which have been signed in [London]_3-london before [many gentlemen]_{4157-many gentlemen} , must be in substance repeated here . [I]_0-i would have spared [you]_4158-you the degradation , but [we]_4159-we must hear them from [your]_4158-you own lips before [we]_4159-we part , and [you]_4158-you know why . ' '_[0-i] Go on , ' said [the person]_{7365-the person} addressed , turning away [his]_0-i face . '_[0-i] Quick . [I]_0-i have almost done enough , [I]_0-i think . Do n't keep [me]_0-i [here]_351-here . ' '_{[4161-this child]} [This child]_{4161-this child} , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , drawing [Oliver]_123-oliver to [him]_4158-you , and laying [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} hand upon [his]_123-oliver head , '_{[4161-this child]} is [[your]_4158-you half - brother]_{4162-your half - brother} ; [the illegitimate son of [[your]_4158-you father]_{6291-your father} , [[my]_0-i dear friend]_{4165-my dear friend} [Edwin Leeford]_{297-edwin leeford}]_{4163-the illegitimate son of your father , my dear friend edwin leeford} , by [poor young [Agnes Fleming]_269-agnes , who died in giving [him]_{4161-this child} birth]_{4166-poor young agnes fleming , who died in giving him birth} . ' '_[269-agnes] Yes , ' said [Monks]_133-monks , scowling at [the trembling boy]_{8881-the trembling boy} : the beating of whose heart [he]_{4161-this child} might have heard . '_[269-agnes] That is [the bastard child]_{4167-the bastard child} . ' '_{[4167-the bastard child]} The term [you]_4158-you use , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , sternly , '_[4158-you] is a reproach to those long since passed beyond the feeble censure of [the world]_{4589-the world} . It reflects disgrace on [no one living]_{4169-no one living} , except [you]_4158-you who use it . Let that pass . [He]_{4161-this child} was born in [this town]_{8050-this town} . ' '_{[4161-this child]} In [the workhouse of [this town]_{8050-this town}]_{4171-the workhouse of this town} , ' was the sullen reply . '_[4158-you] [You]_4158-you have the story there . ' [He]_{194-mr. brownlow} pointed impatiently to the papers as [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} spoke . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i must have it here , too , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , looking round upon [the listeners]_{3982-the listeners} . '_[0-i] Listen then ! [You]_4158-you ! ' returned [Monks]_133-monks . '_[4158-you] [[His]_{4161-this child} father]_{426-his father} being taken ill at [Rome]_111-rome , was joined by [[his]_{426-his father} wife]_{4864-his wife} , [[my]_0-i mother]_{5014-my mother} , from whom [he]_{426-his father} had been long separated , who went from [Paris]_112-paris and took [me]_0-i with [her]_{5014-my mother} - to look after [[his]_{426-his father} property]_{4176-his property} , for what [I]_0-i know , for [she]_{5014-my mother} had no great affection for [him]_{426-his father} , nor [he]_{426-his father} for [her]_{5014-my mother} . [He]_{426-his father} knew nothing of [us]_4177-us , for [his]_{426-his father} senses were gone , and [he]_{426-his father} slumbered on till next day , when [he]_{426-his father} died . Among the papers in [his]_{426-his father} desk , were two , dated on the night [his]_{426-his father} illness first came on , directed to [yourself]_{4178-yourself} ' ; [he]_{426-his father} addressed [himself]_{426-his father} to [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; '_{[4178-yourself]} and enclosed in a few short lines to [you]_{4178-yourself} , with an intimation on the cover of the package that it was not to be forwarded till after [he]_{426-his father} was dead . One of these papers was a letter to [this girl]_{4179-this girl} [Agnes]_269-agnes ; the other a will . ' '_[269-agnes] What of the letter ? ' asked [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[269-agnes] The letter ? - A sheet of paper crossed and crossed again , with a penitent confession , and prayers to [God]_167-god to help [her]_{4179-this girl} . [He]_{426-his father} had palmed a tale on [the girl]_{5742-the girl} that some secret mystery - to be explained one day - prevented [his]_{426-his father} marrying [her]_{5742-the girl} just then ; and so [she]_{5742-the girl} had gone on , trusting patiently to [him]_{426-his father} , until [she]_{5742-the girl} trusted too far , and lost what [none]_4591-none could ever give [her]_{5742-the girl} back . [She]_{5742-the girl} was , at that time , within a few months of [her]_{5742-the girl} confinement . [He]_{426-his father} told [her]_{5742-the girl} all [he]_{426-his father} had meant to do , to hide [her]_{5742-the girl} shame , if [he]_{426-his father} had lived , and prayed [her]_{5742-the girl} , if [he]_{426-his father} died , not to curse [his]_{426-his father} memory , or think the consequences of [their]_4182-their sin would be visited on [her]_{5742-the girl} or [[their]_4182-their young child]_{4183-their young child} ; for all the guilt was [his]_{426-his father} . [He]_{426-his father} reminded [her]_{5742-the girl} of the day [he]_{426-his father} had given [her]_{5742-the girl} the little locket and the ring with [her]_{5742-the girl} christian name engraved upon it , and a blank left for that which [he]_{426-his father} hoped one day to have bestowed upon [her]_{5742-the girl} - prayed [her]_{5742-the girl} yet to keep it , and wear it next [her]_{5742-the girl} heart , as [she]_{5742-the girl} had done before - and then ran on , wildly , in the same words , over and over again , as if [he]_{426-his father} had gone distracted . [I]_0-i believe [he]_{426-his father} had . ' '_{[426-his father]} The will , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , as [Oliver]_123-oliver 's tears fell fast . [Monks]_133-monks was silent . '_{[426-his father]} The will , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , speaking for [him]_123-oliver , '_{[426-his father]} was in the same spirit as the letter . [He]_{426-his father} talked of miseries which [[his]_{426-his father} wife]_{4864-his wife} had brought upon [him]_{426-his father} ; of the rebellious disposition , vice , malice , and premature bad passions of [you]_4185-you [[his]_{426-his father} only son]_{4186-his only son} , who had been trained to hate [him]_{426-his father} ; and left [you]_4185-you , and [[your]_4185-you mother]_{4960-your mother} , each an annuity of eight hundred pounds . The bulk of [his]_{426-his father} property [he]_{426-his father} divided into two equal portions - one for [Agnes Fleming]_269-agnes , and the other for [[their]_4188-their child]_{4189-their child} , if it should be born alive , and ever come of age . If it were [a girl]_{2959-a girl} , it was to inherit the money unconditionally ; but if [a boy]_{4668-a boy} , only on the stipulation that in [his]_{4668-a boy} minority [he]_{4668-a boy} should never have stained [his]_{4668-a boy} name with any public act of dishonour , meanness , cowardice , or wrong . [He]_{426-his father} did this , [he]_{426-his father} said , to mark [his]_{426-his father} confidence in the other , and [his]_{426-his father} conviction - only strengthened by approaching death - that [the child]_{321-the child} would share [her]_{321-the child} gentle heart , and noble nature . If [he]_{426-his father} were disappointed in this expectation , then the money was to come to [you]_4185-you : for then , and not till then , when [both children]_{5972-both children} were equal , would [he]_{426-his father} recognise [your]_4185-you prior claim upon [his]_{426-his father} purse , who had none upon [his]_{426-his father} heart , but had , from [an infant]_{4194-an infant} , repulsed [him]_{426-his father} with coldness and aversion . ' '_{[5014-my mother]} [[My]_0-i mother]_{5014-my mother} , ' said [Monks]_133-monks , in a louder tone , '_{[5014-my mother]} did what [a woman]_{6715-a woman} should have done . [She]_{5014-my mother} burnt this will . The letter never reached its destination ; but that , and other proofs , [she]_{5014-my mother} kept , in case [they]_4197-they ever tried to lie away the blot . [[The girl]_{5742-the girl} 's father]_{4199-the girl 's father} had the truth from [her]_{5014-my mother} with every aggravation that [her]_{5014-my mother} violent hate - [I]_0-i love [her]_{5014-my mother} for it now - could add . Goaded by shame and dishonour [he]_{4199-the girl 's father} fled with [[his]_{4199-the girl 's father} children]_{2881-his children} into [a remote corner of [Wales]_121-wales]_{4201-a remote corner of wales} , changing [his]_{4199-the girl 's father} very name that [[his]_{4199-the girl 's father} friends]_{4556-his friends} might never know of [his]_{4199-the girl 's father} retreat ; and here , no great while afterwards , [he]_{4199-the girl 's father} was found dead in [[his]_{4199-the girl 's father} bed]_{4203-his bed} . [The girl]_{5742-the girl} had left [[her]_{5742-the girl} [home]_4804-home]_{4205-her home} , in secret , some weeks before ; [he]_{4199-the girl 's father} had searched for [her]_{5742-the girl} , on foot , in [every town]_{4207-every town} and [village near]_{4208-village near} ; it was on the night when [he]_{4199-the girl 's father} returned [home]_4804-home , assured that [she]_{5742-the girl} had destroyed [herself]_{5742-the girl} , to hide [her]_{5742-the girl} shame and [his]_{4199-the girl 's father} , that [his]_{4199-the girl 's father} old heart broke . ' There was a short silence here , until [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} took up the thread of the narrative . '_{[4211-edward leeford 's - mother]} Years after this , ' [he]_0-i said , '_{[4708-this man]} [this man]_{4708-this man} 's - [[Edward Leeford]_{213-edward leeford} 's - mother]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} came to [me]_0-i . [He]_{4708-this man} had left [her]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} , when only eighteen ; robbed [her]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} of jewels and money ; gambled , squandered , forged , and fled to [London]_3-london : where for two years [he]_{4708-this man} had associated with [the lowest outcasts]_{4212-the lowest outcasts} . [She]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} was sinking under a painful and incurable disease , and wished to recover [him]_{4708-this man} before [she]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} died . Inquiries were set on foot , and strict searches made . [They]_4213-they were unavailing for a long time , but ultimately successful ; and [he]_{4708-this man} went back with [her]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} to [France]_110-france . ' '_{[4211-edward leeford 's - mother]} There [she]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} died , ' said [Monks]_133-monks , '_{[4211-edward leeford 's - mother]} after a lingering illness ; and , on [her]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} death - bed , [she]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} bequeathed these secrets to [me]_0-i , together with [her]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} unquenchable and deadly hatred of all whom [they]_4213-they involved - though [she]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} need not have left [me]_0-i that , for [I]_0-i had inherited it long before . [She]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} would not believe that [the girl]_{5742-the girl} had destroyed [herself]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} , and [the child]_{321-the child} too , but was filled with the impression that [a male child]_{4216-a male child} had been born , and was alive . [I]_0-i swore to [her]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} , if ever it crossed [my]_0-i path , to hunt it down ; never to let [it]_4217-it rest ; to pursue it with the bitterest and most unrelenting animosity ; to vent upon it the hatred that [I]_0-i deeply felt , and to spit upon the empty vaunt of that insulting will by draggin it , if [I]_0-i could , to the very gallows - foot . [She]_{4211-edward leeford 's - mother} was right . [He]_{4216-a male child} came in [my]_0-i way at last . [I]_0-i began well ; and , but for babbling drabs , [I]_0-i would have finished as [I]_0-i began ! ' As [the villain]_{7130-the villain} folded [his]_{7130-the villain} arms tight together , and muttered curses on [himself]_{7130-the villain} in the impotence of baffled malice , [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} turned to [the terrified group beside [him]_{194-mr. brownlow}]_{8884-the terrified group beside him} , and explained that [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , who had been [[his]_{194-mr. brownlow} old accomplice and confidant]_{8886-his old accomplice and confidant} , had a large reward for keeping [Oliver]_123-oliver ensnared : of which some part was to be given up , in the event of [his]_123-oliver being rescued : and that a dispute on this head had led to [their]_{8884-the terrified group beside him} visit to [the country house]_{8887-the country house} for the purpose of identifying [him]_123-oliver . '_[0-i] The locket and ring ? ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , turning to [Monks]_133-monks . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i bought them from [the man]_{4928-the man} and woman [I]_0-i told [you]_4219-you of , who stole [them]_4220-them from [the nurse]_{342-the nurse} , who stole [them]_4220-them from the corpse , ' answered [Monks]_133-monks without raising [his]_133-monks eyes . '_[4219-you] [You]_4219-you know what became of [them]_4220-them . ' [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} merely nodded to [Mr. Grimwig]_{8888-mr. grimwig} , who disappearing with great alacrity , shortly returned , pushing in [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , and dragging [[her]_{132-mrs. bumble} unwilling consort]_{8889-her unwilling consort} after [him]_{8888-mr. grimwig} . '_[4219-you] Do [my]_0-i hi 's deceive [me]_0-i ! ' cried [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , with ill - feigned enthusiasm , '_[123-oliver] or is that [little Oliver]_123-oliver ? Oh O - li - ver , if [you]_4219-you know'd how [I]_0-i 've been a - grieving for [you]_4219-you - ' '_[0-i] Hold [your]_4219-you tongue , [fool]_4222-fool , ' murmured [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . '_[4222-fool] Is n't natur , natur , [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} ? ' remonstrated [the workhouse master]_{8890-the workhouse master} . '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} Ca n't [I]_0-i be supposed to feel - [I]_0-i as brought [him]_123-oliver up porochially - when [I]_0-i see [him]_123-oliver a - setting here among [ladies]_831-ladies and [gentlemen of the very affablest description]_{4224-gentlemen of the very affablest description} ! [I]_0-i always loved [that boy]_{4657-that boy} as if [he]_{4657-that boy} 'd been [my]_0-i - [my]_0-i - [[my]_0-i own grandfather]_{4226-my own grandfather} , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , halting for an appropriate comparison . '_{[4657-that boy]} [Master Oliver]_{4227-master oliver} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} , [you]_{583-my dear} remember [the blessed gentleman in the white waistcoat]_{4229-the blessed gentleman in the white waistcoat} ? Ah ! [he]_{4657-that boy} went to heaven last week , in a oak coffin with plated handles , [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' '_{[4657-that boy]} Come , [sir]_4564-sir , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{8891-mr. grimwig} , tartly ; '_{[4657-that boy]} suppress [your]_4564-sir feelings . ' '_{[4657-that boy]} [I]_0-i will do [my]_0-i endeavours , [sir]_4564-sir , ' replied [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[0-i] How do [you]_4564-sir do , [sir]_4564-sir ? [I]_0-i hope [you]_4564-sir are very well . ' This salutation was addressed to [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , who had stepped up to within a short distance of [the respectable couple]_{8892-the respectable couple} . [He]_{194-mr. brownlow} inquired , as [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} pointed to [Monks]_133-monks , '_[0-i] Do [you]_{583-my dear} know [that person]_{551-that person} ? ' '_{[583-my dear]} No , ' replied [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} flatly . '_{[583-my dear]} Perhaps [you]_{583-my dear} do n't ? ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , addressing [[her]_{583-my dear} spouse]_{7692-her spouse} . '_{[583-my dear]} [I]_0-i never saw [him]_{551-that person} in all [my]_0-i life , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} . '_[0-i] Nor sold [him]_{551-that person} anything , perhaps ? ' '_[0-i] No , ' replied [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . '_[0-i] [You]_{583-my dear} never had , perhaps , a certain gold locket and ring ? ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[0-i] Certainly not , ' replied [the matron]_{2062-the matron} . '_[0-i] Why are [we]_4234-we brought here to answer to such nonsense as this ? ' Again [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} nodded to [Mr. Grimwig]_{8895-mr. grimwig} ; and again [that gentleman]_{4691-that gentleman} limped away with extraordinary readiness . But not again did [he]_{4691-that gentleman} return with [a stout man]_{5346-a stout man} and [wife]_8898-wife ; for this time , [he]_{4691-that gentleman} led in [two palsied women , who shook and tottered as [they]_{8899-two palsied women , who shook and tottered as they walked} walked]_{8899-two palsied women , who shook and tottered as they walked} . '_{[583-my dear]} [You]_{583-my dear} shut the door the night [old Sally]_{224-old sally} died , ' said [the foremost one]_{8900-the foremost one} , raising [her]_{8900-the foremost one} shrivelled hand , '_{[583-my dear]} but [you]_{583-my dear} could n't shut out the sound , nor stop the chinks . ' '_{[583-my dear]} No , no , ' said [the other]_{4696-the other} , looking round [her]_{8900-the foremost one} and wagging [her]_{8900-the foremost one} toothless jaws . '_{[583-my dear]} No , no , no . ' '_{[224-old sally]} [We]_4234-we heard [her]_{224-old sally} try to tell [you]_{583-my dear} what [she]_{224-old sally} 'd done , and saw [you]_{583-my dear} take a paper from [her]_{224-old sally} hand , and watched [you]_{583-my dear} too , next day , to [[the pawnbroker]_{7708-the pawnbroker} 's shop]_{4236-the pawnbroker 's shop} , ' said [the first]_{2136-the first} . '_{[583-my dear]} Yes , ' added [the second]_{3331-the second} , '_{[583-my dear]} and it was a " locket and gold ring . " [We]_4234-we found out that , and saw it given [you]_{583-my dear} . [We]_4234-we were by . Oh ! [we]_4234-we were by . ' '_[4234-we] And [we]_4234-we know more than that , ' resumed [the first]_{2136-the first} , '_{[224-old sally]} for [she]_{224-old sally} told [us]_4234-we often , long ago , that [the young mother]_{4237-the young mother} had told [her]_{224-old sally} that , feeling [she]_{224-old sally} should never get over it , [she]_{224-old sally} was on [her]_{224-old sally} way , at the time that [she]_{224-old sally} was taken ill , to die near [the grave of [the father of [the child]_{321-the child}]_{4239-the father of the child}]_{4238-the grave of the father of the child} . ' '_{[224-old sally]} Would [you]_4241-you like to see [the pawnbroker]_{7708-the pawnbroker} [himself]_{7708-the pawnbroker} ? ' asked [Mr. Grimwig]_{8905-mr. grimwig} with a motion towards the door . '_{[224-old sally]} No , ' replied [the woman]_{2127-the woman} ; '_{[224-old sally]} if [he]_{7708-the pawnbroker} - [she]_{224-old sally} pointed to [Monks]_133-monks - ' has been coward enough to confess , as [I]_{224-old sally} see [he]_{7708-the pawnbroker} has , and [you]_4241-you have sounded [all these hags]_{8907-all these hags} till [you]_4241-you have found the right ones , [I]_{224-old sally} have nothing more to say . [I]_{224-old sally} did sell them , and they 're_{[224-old sally]} where [you]_4241-you 'll never get them . What then ? ' '_{[224-old sally]} Nothing , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , '_{[224-old sally]} except that it remains for [us]_4243-us to take care that neither of [you]_4241-you is employed in a situation of trust again . [You]_4241-you may leave [the room]_{432-the room} . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , looking about [him]_{130-mr. bumble} with great ruefulness , as [Mr. Grimwig]_{8908-mr. grimwig} disappeared with [the two old women]_{2133-the two old women} : '_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope that this unfortunate little circumstance will not deprive [me]_0-i of [[my]_0-i porochial office]_{4245-my porochial office} ? ' '_[0-i] Indeed it will , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[0-i] [You]_4241-you may make up [your]_4241-you mind to that , and think [yourself]_4241-you well off besides . ' '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} It was all [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} . [She]_{132-mrs. bumble} would do it , ' urged [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} ; first looking round to ascertain that [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} partner]_{2193-his partner} had left [the room]_{432-the room} . '_{[132-mrs. bumble]} That is no excuse , ' replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[4241-you] [You]_4241-you were present on the occasion of the destruction of these trinkets , and indeed are the more guilty of the two , in the eye of the law ; for the law supposes that [[your]_4241-you wife]_{7715-your wife} acts under [your]_4241-you direction . ' '_{[4247-a idiot]} If the law supposes that , ' said [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} , squeezing [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hat emphatically in both hands , '_{[4247-a idiot]} the law is a ass - [a idiot]_{4247-a idiot} . If that 's the eye of the law , the law is [a bachelor]_{473-a bachelor} ; and the worst [I]_0-i wish the law is , that [his]_0-i eye may be opened by experience - by experience . ' Laying great stress on the repetition of these two words , [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} fixed [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hat on very tight , and putting [his]_{130-mr. bumble} hands in [his]_{130-mr. bumble} pockets , followed [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} helpmate]_{7629-his helpmate} [downstairs]_{681-downstairs} . '_{[3400-young lady]} [Young lady]_{3400-young lady} , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , turning to [Rose]_261-rose , '_{[3400-young lady]} give [me]_0-i [your]_{3400-young lady} hand . Do not tremble . [You]_{3400-young lady} need not fear to hear the few remaining words [we]_4250-we have to say . ' '_[4251-they] If [they]_4251-they have - [I]_0-i do not know how [they]_4251-they can , but if [they]_4251-they have - any reference to [me]_0-i , ' said [Rose]_261-rose , '_[4251-they] pray let [me]_0-i hear [them]_4251-they at some other time . [I]_0-i have not strength or spirits now . ' '_[0-i] Nay , ' returned [the old gentlman]_{1070-the old gentlman} , drawing [her]_{3400-young lady} arm through [his]_{1070-the old gentlman} ; '_[0-i] [you]_{3400-young lady} have more fortitude than this , [I]_0-i am sure . Do [you]_{3400-young lady} know [this young lady]_{5574-this young lady} , [sir]_4564-sir ? ' '_{[3400-young lady]} Yes , ' replied [Monks]_133-monks . '_{[3400-young lady]} [I]_0-i never saw [you]_{3400-young lady} before , ' said [Rose]_261-rose faintly . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen [you]_{3400-young lady} often , ' returned [Monks]_133-monks . '_[0-i] [The father of [the unhappy Agnes]_269-agnes]_{4254-the father of the unhappy agnes} had [two daughters]_{4255-two daughters} , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_{[4255-two daughters]} What was the fate of the other - [the child]_{321-the child} ? ' '_{[321-the child]} [The child]_{321-the child} , ' replied [Monks]_133-monks , '_{[321-the child]} when [[her]_{321-the child} father]_{4258-her father} died in a strange place , in a strange name , without a letter , book , or scrap of paper that yielded the faintest clue by which [[his]_{4254-the father of the unhappy agnes} friends]_{4556-his friends} or [relatives]_{4260-relatives} could be traced - [the child]_{321-the child} was taken by [some wretched cottagers , who reared [it]_{321-the child} as [their]_{4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own} own]_{4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own} . ' '_{[4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own]} Go on , ' said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , signing to [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} to approach . '_{[4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own]} Go on ! ' '_{[4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own]} [You]_4263-you could n't find [the spot to which [these people]_{2074-these people} had repaired]_{4264-the spot to which these people had repaired} , ' said [Monks]_133-monks , '_{[4262-some wretched cottagers , who reared it as their own]} but where friendship fails , hatred will often force a way . [[My]_0-i mother]_{5014-my mother} found it , after a year of cunning search - ay , and found [the child]_{321-the child} . ' '_{[5014-my mother]} [She]_{5014-my mother} took it , did [she]_{5014-my mother} ? ' '_{[5014-my mother]} No . [The people]_{396-the people} were poor and began to sicken - at least [the man]_{4928-the man} did - of [their]_{396-the people} fine humanity ; so [she]_{5014-my mother} left it with [them]_{396-the people} , giving [them]_{396-the people} a small present of money which would not last long , and promised more , which [she]_{5014-my mother} never meant to send . [She]_{5014-my mother} did n't quite rely , however , on [their]_{396-the people} discontent and poverty for [the child]_{321-the child} 's unhappiness , but told the history of [the sister]_{4271-the sister} 's shame , with such alterations as suited [her]_{5014-my mother} ; bade [them]_{396-the people} take good heed of [the child]_{321-the child} , for [she]_{321-the child} came of bad blood ; and told [them]_{396-the people} [she]_{321-the child} was illegitimate , and sure to go wrong at one time or other . The circumstances countenanced all this ; [the people]_{396-the people} believed it ; and there [the child]_{321-the child} dragged on an existence , miserable enough even to satisfy [us]_4275-us , until [a widow lady]_{4276-a widow lady} , residing , then , at [Chester]_122-chester , saw [the girl]_{5742-the girl} by chance , pitied [her]_{5742-the girl} , and took [her]_{5742-the girl} [home]_4804-home . There was some cursed spell , [I]_0-i think , against [us]_4275-us ; for in spite of all [our]_4275-us efforts [she]_{5742-the girl} remained [there]_4617-there and was happy . [I]_0-i lost sight of [her]_{5742-the girl} , two or three years ago , and saw [her]_{5742-the girl} no more until a few months back . ' '_[0-i] Do [you]_0-i see [her]_{5742-the girl} now ? ' '_[0-i] Yes . Leaning on [your]_0-i arm . ' '_[0-i] But not the less [[my]_0-i niece]_{4280-my niece} , ' cried [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , folding [the fainting girl]_{8915-the fainting girl} in [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} arms ; '_[0-i] not the less [[my]_0-i dearest child]_{4281-my dearest child} . [I]_0-i would not lose [her]_{5742-the girl} now , for all the treasures of [the world]_{4589-the world} . [[My]_0-i sweet companion]_{4283-my sweet companion} , [[my]_0-i own dear girl]_{4284-my own dear girl} ! ' '_{[4283-my sweet companion]} [The only friend [I]_0-i ever had]_{4285-the only friend i ever had} , ' cried [Rose]_261-rose , clinging to [her]_{5742-the girl} . '_{[4286-the kindest , best of friends]} [The kindest , best of friends]_{4286-the kindest , best of friends} . [My]_0-i heart will burst . [I]_0-i can not bear all this . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i have borne more , and have been , through all , [the best and gentlest creature that ever shed happiness on every one [she]_{5742-the girl} knew]_{4287-the best and gentlest creature that ever shed happiness on every one she knew} , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , embracing [her]_{5742-the girl} tenderly . '_{[5742-the girl]} Come , come , [[my]_0-i love]_{2819-my love} , remember who this is who waits to clasp [you]_0-i in [his]_0-i arms , [poor child]_{4289-poor child} ! See here - look , look , [[my]_0-i dear]_{583-my dear} ! ' '_[6905-aunt] Not [aunt]_6905-aunt , ' cried [Oliver]_123-oliver , throwing [his]_123-oliver arms about [her]_{5742-the girl} neck ; '_[6905-aunt] [I]_0-i 'll never call [[her]_6905-aunt aunt - sister]_{4292-her aunt - sister} , [[my]_0-i own dear sister]_{4293-my own dear sister} , that something taught [my]_0-i heart to love so dearly from the first ! [Rose]_261-rose , [dear]_769-dear , darling [Rose]_261-rose ! ' Let the tears which fell , and the broken words which were exchanged in the long close embrace between [the orphans]_{8916-the orphans} , be sacred . [A father]_{8917-a father} , [sister]_8152-sister , and [mother]_461-mother , were gained , and lost , in that one moment . Joy and grief were mingled in the cup ; but there were no bitter tears : for even grief itself arose so softened , and clothed in such sweet and tender recollections , that it became a solemn pleasure , and lost all character of pain . [They]_8920-they were a long , long time alone . A soft tap at the door , at length announced that [some one]_{971-some one} was without . [Oliver]_123-oliver opened it , glided away , and gave place to [Harry Maylie]_131-harry . '_[261-rose] [I]_0-i know it all , ' [he]_0-i said , taking a seat beside [the lovely girl]_{8922-the lovely girl} . '_[0-i] [Dear Rose]_261-rose , [I]_0-i know it all . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not [here]_351-here by accident , ' [he]_0-i added after a lengthened silence ; '_[0-i] nor have [I]_0-i heard all this to - night , for [I]_0-i knew it yesterday - only yesterday . Do [you]_261-rose guess that [I]_0-i have come to remind [you]_261-rose of a promise ? ' '_[0-i] Stay , ' said [Rose]_261-rose . '_[0-i] [You]_0-i do know all . ' '_[0-i] All . [You]_0-i gave [me]_0-i leave , at any time within a year , to renew the subject of [our]_4296-our last discourse . ' '_[0-i] [I]_0-i did . ' '_[0-i] Not to press [you]_261-rose to alter [your]_261-rose determination , ' pursued [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , '_[0-i] but to hear [you]_261-rose repeat it , if [you]_261-rose would . [I]_0-i was to lay whatever of station or fortune [I]_0-i might possess at [your]_261-rose feet , and if [you]_261-rose still adhered to [your]_261-rose former determination , [I]_0-i pledged [myself]_0-i , by no word or act , to seek to change it . ' '_[4297-her] The same reasons which influenced [me]_0-i then , will influence [me]_0-i now , ' said [Rose]_261-rose firmly . '_[4297-her] If [I]_0-i ever owed a strict and rigid duty to [her]_4297-her , whose goodness saved [me]_0-i from a life of indigence and suffering , when should [I]_0-i ever feel it , as [I]_0-i should to - night ? It is a struggle , ' said [Rose]_261-rose , '_[4297-her] but one [I]_0-i am proud to make ; it is a pang , but one [my]_0-i heart shall bear . ' '_[0-i] The disclosure of to - night , ' - [Harry]_131-harry began . '_[0-i] The disclosure of to - night , ' replied [Rose]_261-rose softly , '_[0-i] leaves [me]_0-i in the same position , with reference to [you]_261-rose , as that in which [I]_0-i stood before . ' '_[0-i] [You]_0-i harden [your]_0-i heart against [me]_0-i , [Rose]_261-rose , ' urged [[her]_261-rose lover]_{8924-her lover} . '_[0-i] Oh [Harry]_131-harry , [Harry]_131-harry , ' said [the young lady]_{5568-the young lady} , bursting into tears ; '_[131-harry] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i could , and spare [myself]_0-i this pain . ' '_[131-harry] Then why inflict it on [yourself]_261-rose ? ' said [Harry]_131-harry , taking [her]_261-rose hand . '_[131-harry] Think , [dear Rose]_{4298-dear rose} , think what [you]_261-rose have heard to - night . ' '_[261-rose] And what have [I]_0-i heard ! What have [I]_0-i heard ! ' cried [Rose]_261-rose . '_[0-i] That a sense of [his]_4299-his deep disgrace so worked upon [[my]_0-i own father]_{4300-my own father} that [he]_4299-his shunned all - there , [we]_4301-we have said enough , [Harry]_131-harry , [we]_4301-we have said enough . ' '_[4301-we] Not yet , not yet , ' said [the young man]_{1803-the young man} , detaining [her]_261-rose as [she]_261-rose rose . '_[4301-we] [My]_0-i hopes , [my]_0-i wishes , prospects , feeling : every thought in life except [my]_0-i love for [you]_261-rose : have undergone a change . [I]_0-i offer [you]_261-rose , now , no distinction among [a bustling crowd]_{4302-a bustling crowd} ; no mingling with a world of malice and detraction , where the blood is called into honest cheeks by aught but real disgrace and shame ; but a home - a heart and [home]_4804-home - yes , [dearest Rose]_261-rose , and those , and those alone , are all [I]_0-i have to offer . ' '_[0-i] What do [you]_0-i mean ! ' [she]_261-rose faltered . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i mean but this - that when [I]_0-i left [you]_0-i last , [I]_0-i left [you]_0-i with a firm determination to level all fancied barriers between [yourself]_0-i and [me]_0-i ; resolved that if [[my]_0-i world]_{4304-my world} could not be [yours]_0-i , [I]_0-i would make [yours]_0-i mine ; that [no pride of birth]_{4305-no pride of birth} should curl the lip at [you]_0-i , for [I]_0-i would turn from it . This [I]_0-i have done . [Those who have shrunk from [me]_0-i because of this]_{4306-those who have shrunk from me because of this} , have shrunk from [you]_0-i , and proved [you]_0-i so far right . Such power and patronage : [such relatives of influence and rank]_{4307-such relatives of influence and rank} : as smiled upon [me]_0-i then , look coldly now ; but there are smiling fields and waving trees in [[England]_12-england 's richest county]_{4308-england 's richest county} ; and by [one village church]_{4309-one village church} - mine , [Rose]_261-rose , [my]_0-i own ! - there stands [a rustic dwelling]_{4310-a rustic dwelling} which [you]_0-i can make [me]_0-i prouder of , than all the hopes [I]_0-i have renounced , measured a thousandfold . This is [my]_0-i rank and station now , and here [I]_0-i lay it down ! ' '_[0-i] It 's a trying thing waiting supper for [lovers]_4311-lovers , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{8927-mr. grimwig} , waking up , and pulling [his]_0-i pocket - handkerchief from over [his]_0-i head . Truth to tell , the supper had been waiting a most unreasonable time . Neither [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , nor [Harry]_131-harry , nor [Rose who all came in together]_{8928-rose who all came in together} , could offer a word in extenuation . '_[0-i] [I]_0-i had serious thoughts of eating [my]_0-i head to - night , ' said [Mr. Grimwig]_{8929-mr. grimwig} , '_[0-i] for [I]_0-i began to think [I]_0-i should get nothing else . [I]_0-i 'll take the liberty , if [you]_0-i 'll allow [me]_0-i , of saluting [the bride that is to be]_{4312-the bride that is to be} . ' [Mr. Grimwig]_{8930-mr. grimwig} lost no time in carrying this notice into effect upon [the blushing girl]_{8931-the blushing girl} ; and the example , being contagious , was followed both by [the doctor]_{5019-the doctor} and [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} : [some people]_{2994-some people} affirm that [Harry Maylie]_131-harry had been observed to set it , originally , in [a dark room adjoining]_{8934-a dark room adjoining} ; but [the best authorities]_{8935-the best authorities} consider this downright scandal : [he]_131-harry being young and [a clergyman]_{8936-a clergyman} . '_[123-oliver] [Oliver]_123-oliver , [[my]_0-i child]_{2823-my child} , ' said [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} , '_[123-oliver] where have [you]_123-oliver been , and why do [you]_123-oliver look so sad ? There are tears stealing down [your]_123-oliver face at this moment . What is the matter ? ' It is a world of disappointment : often to the hopes [we]_8937-we most cherish , and hopes that do [our]_8937-we nature the greatest honour . [Poor Dick]_168-dick was dead ! CHAPTER LII FAGIN 'S_[123-oliver] LAST NIGHT ALIVE [The court]_{1284-the court} was paved , from floor to roof , with human faces . Inquisitive and eager eyes peered from every inch of space . From the rail before [the dock]_{8136-the dock} , away into the sharpest angle of the smallest corner in [the galleries]_{4316-the galleries} , all looks were fixed upon [one man]_{4317-one man} - [Fagin]_174-fagin . Before [him]_174-fagin and behind : above , below , on the right and on the left : [he]_174-fagin seemed to stand surrounded by a firmament , all bright with gleaming eyes . [He]_174-fagin stood there , in all this glare of living light , with one hand resting on the wooden slab before [him]_174-fagin , the other held to [his]_174-fagin ear , and [his]_174-fagin head thrust forward to enable [him]_174-fagin to catch with greater distinctness every word that fell from [the presiding judge]_{4318-the presiding judge} , who was delivering [his]_{4318-the presiding judge} charge to [the jury]_{386-the jury} . At times , [he]_174-fagin turned [his]_174-fagin eyes sharply upon [them]_{386-the jury} to observe the effect of the slightest featherweight in [his]_174-fagin favour ; and when the points against [him]_174-fagin were stated with terrible distinctness , looked towards [[his]_174-fagin counsel]_{4320-his counsel} , in mute appeal that [he]_174-fagin would , even then , urge something in [his]_174-fagin behalf . Beyond these manifestations of anxiety , [he]_174-fagin stirred not hand or foot . [He]_174-fagin had scarcely moved since the trial began ; and now that [the judge]_{3619-the judge} ceased to speak , [he]_{3619-the judge} still remained in the same strained attitude of close attention , with [his]_{3619-the judge} gaze bent on [him]_174-fagin , as though [he]_{3619-the judge} listened still . A slight bustle in [the court]_{1284-the court} , recalled [him]_174-fagin to [himself]_174-fagin . Looking round , [he]_174-fagin saw that [the juryman]_{4323-the juryman} had turned together , to consider [their]_{4323-the juryman} verdict . As [his]_174-fagin eyes wandered to [the gallery]_{4324-the gallery} , [he]_174-fagin could see [the people]_{396-the people} rising above each other to see [his]_174-fagin face : [some]_7783-some hastily applying [their]_7783-some glasses to [their]_7783-some eyes : and [others]_2567-others whispering [[their]_2567-others neighbours]_{4328-their neighbours} with looks expressive of abhorrence . [A few there]_{4329-a few there} were , who seemed unmindful of [him]_174-fagin , and looked only to [the jury]_{386-the jury} , in impatient wonder how [they]_{4323-the juryman} could delay . But in [no one face]_{4331-no one face} - not even among [the women , of whom there were many there]_{4332-the women , of whom there were many there} - could [he]_174-fagin read the faintest sympathy with [himself]_174-fagin , or any feeling but one of all - absorbing interest that [he]_174-fagin should be condemned . As [he]_174-fagin saw all this in one bewildered glance , the deathlike stillness came again , and looking back [he]_174-fagin saw that [the jurymen]_{4333-the jurymen} had turned towards [the judge]_{3619-the judge} . Hush ! [They]_{4333-the jurymen} only sought permission to retire . [He]_174-fagin looked , wistfully , into [their]_{4333-the jurymen} faces , one by one when [they]_{4333-the jurymen} passed out , as though to see which way [the greater number]_{4335-the greater number} leant ; but that was fruitless . [The jailer]_{8159-the jailer} touched [him]_174-fagin on the shoulder . [He]_174-fagin followed mechanically to [the end of [the dock]_{8136-the dock}]_{4337-the end of the dock} , and sat down on a chair . [The man]_{4928-the man} pointed it out , or [he]_174-fagin would not have seen it . [He]_174-fagin looked up into [the gallery]_{4324-the gallery} again . [Some of [the people]_{396-the people}]_{4341-some of the people} were eating , and some fanning [themselves]_{4341-some of the people} with handkerchiefs ; for [the crowded place]_{4343-the crowded place} was very hot . There was [one young man]_{4344-one young man} sketching [his]_{4344-one young man} face in a little note - book . [He]_174-fagin wondered whether it was like , and looked on when [the artist]_{4345-the artist} broke [his]_{4345-the artist} pencil - point , and made another with [his]_{4345-the artist} knife , as [any idle spectator]_{4346-any idle spectator} might have done . In the same way , when [he]_174-fagin turned [his]_174-fagin eyes towards [the judge]_{3619-the judge} , [his]_174-fagin mind began to busy itself with the fashion of [his]_174-fagin dress , and what it cost , and how [he]_174-fagin put it on . There was [an old fat gentleman on the bench]_{4348-an old fat gentleman on the bench} , too , who had gone out , some half an hour before , and now come back . [He]_174-fagin wondered within [himself]_174-fagin whether [this man]_{4708-this man} had been to get [his]_{4708-this man} dinner , what [he]_{4708-this man} had had , and where [he]_{4708-this man} had had it ; and pursued this train of careless thought until some new object caught [his]_174-fagin eye and roused another . Not that , all this time , [his]_174-fagin mind was , for an instant , free from one oppressive overwhelming sense of the grave that opened at [his]_174-fagin feet ; it was ever present to [him]_174-fagin , but in a vague and general way , and [he]_174-fagin could not fix [his]_174-fagin thoughts upon it . Thus , even while [he]_174-fagin trembled , and turned burning hot at the idea of speedy death , [he]_174-fagin fell to counting the iron spikes before [him]_174-fagin , and wondering how the head of one had been broken off , and whether [they]_4350-they would mend it , or leave it as it was . Then , [he]_174-fagin thought of all the horrors of the gallows and the scaffold - and stopped to watch [a man sprinkling the floor to cool it]_{4351-a man sprinkling the floor to cool it} - and then went on to think again . At length there was a cry of silence , and a breathless look from all towards the door . [The jury]_{386-the jury} returned , and passed [him]_174-fagin close . [He]_174-fagin could glean nothing from [their]_4350-they faces ; [they]_4350-they might as well have been of stone . Perfect stillness ensued - not a rustle - not a breath - [Guilty]_298-guilty . [The building]_{644-the building} rang with a tremendous shout , and another , and another , and then it echoed loud groans , that gathered strength as they swelled out , like angry thunder . It was a peal of joy from [the populace outside]_{4354-the populace outside} , greeting the news that [he]_174-fagin would die on Monday . The noise subsided , and [he]_174-fagin was asked if [he]_174-fagin had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon [him]_174-fagin . [He]_174-fagin had resumed [his]_174-fagin listening attitude , and looked intently at [[his]_174-fagin questioner]_{7139-his questioner} while the demand was made ; but it was twice repeated before [he]_174-fagin seemed to hear it , and then [he]_174-fagin only muttered that [he]_174-fagin was [an old man]_{1650-an old man} - [an old man]_{1650-an old man} - and so , dropping into a whisper , was silent again . [The judge]_{3619-the judge} assumed the black cap , and [the prisoner]_{1185-the prisoner} still stood with the same air and gesture . [A woman in [the gallery]_{4324-the gallery}]_{4360-a woman in the gallery} , uttered some exclamation , called forth by this dread solemnity ; [he]_174-fagin looked hastily up as if angry at the interruption , and bent forward yet more attentively . The address was solemn and impressive ; the sentence fearful to hear . But [he]_174-fagin stood , like [a marble figure , without the motion of a nerve]_{4362-a marble figure , without the motion of a nerve} . [His]_174-fagin haggard face was still thrust forward , [his]_174-fagin under - jaw hanging down , and [his]_174-fagin eyes staring out before [him]_174-fagin , when [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} put [his]_{8159-the jailer} hand upon [his]_174-fagin arm , and beckoned [him]_174-fagin away . [He]_174-fagin gazed stupidly about [him]_174-fagin for an instant , and obeyed . [They]_4364-they led [him]_174-fagin through [a paved room under [the court]_{1284-the court}]_{4365-a paved room under the court} , where [some prisoners]_{4367-some prisoners} were waiting till [their]_{4367-some prisoners} turns came , and [others]_2567-others were talking to [[their]_2567-others friends]_{4369-their friends} , who crowded round a grate which looked into [the open yard]_{4370-the open yard} . There was [nobody there]_{4371-nobody there} to speak to [him]_174-fagin ; but , as [he]_174-fagin passed , [the prisoners]_{8130-the prisoners} fell back to render [him]_174-fagin more visible to [the people who were clinging to the bars]_{4373-the people who were clinging to the bars} : and [they]_{8130-the prisoners} assailed [him]_174-fagin with opprobrious names , and screeched and hissed . [He]_174-fagin shook [his]_174-fagin fist , and would have spat upon [them]_{8130-the prisoners} ; but [[his]_174-fagin conductors]_{4374-his conductors} hurried [him]_174-fagin on , through [a gloomy passage lighted by a few dim lamps]_{4375-a gloomy passage lighted by a few dim lamps} , into [the interior of [the prison]_{4377-the prison}]_{4376-the interior of the prison} . Here , [he]_174-fagin was searched , that [he]_174-fagin might not have about [him]_174-fagin the means of anticipating the law ; this ceremony performed , [they]_{8130-the prisoners} led [him]_174-fagin to [one of [the condemned cells]_{4379-the condemned cells}]_{4378-one of the condemned cells} , and left [him]_174-fagin there - alone . [He]_174-fagin sat down on a stone bench opposite the door , which served for seat and bedstead ; and casting [his]_174-fagin blood - shot eyes upon the ground , tried to collect [his]_174-fagin thoughts . After awhile , [he]_174-fagin began to remember a few disjointed fragments of what [the judge]_{3619-the judge} had said : though it had seemed to [him]_174-fagin , at the time , that [he]_174-fagin could not hear a word . These gradually fell into their proper places , and by degrees suggested more : so that in a little time [he]_174-fagin had the whole , almost as it was delivered . To be hanged by the neck , till [he]_174-fagin was dead - that was the end . To be hanged by the neck till [he]_174-fagin was dead . As it came on very dark , [he]_174-fagin began to think of all [the men [he]_174-fagin had known who had died upon the scaffold]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} ; some of [them]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} through [his]_174-fagin means . [They]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} rose up , in such quick succession , that [he]_174-fagin could hardly count [them]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} . [He]_174-fagin had seen some of [them]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} die , - and had joked too , because [they]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} died with prayers upon [their]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} lips . With what a rattling noise the drop went down ; and how suddenly [they]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold} changed , from [strong and vigorous men]_{4382-strong and vigorous men} to dangling heaps of clothes ! [Some of [them]_{4381-the men he had known who had died upon the scaffold}]_{4383-some of them} might have inhabited [that very cell]_{4384-that very cell} - sat upon that very spot . It was very dark ; why did n't [they]_{4383-some of them} bring a light ? [The cell]_{4385-the cell} had been built for many years . [Scores of [men]_416-men]_{4386-scores of men} must have passed [their]_{4386-scores of men} last hours [there]_4617-there . It was like sitting in a vault strewn with dead bodies - the cap , the noose , the pinioned arms , the faces that [he]_174-fagin knew , even beneath that hideous veil . - Light , light ! At length , when [his]_174-fagin hands were raw with beating against the heavy door and walls , [two men]_{2746-two men} appeared : one bearing a candle , which [he]_174-fagin thrust into an iron candlestick fixed against the wall : [the other dragging in a mattress on which to pass the night]_{4390-the other dragging in a mattress on which to pass the night} ; for [the prisoner]_{1185-the prisoner} was to be left alone no more . Then came the night - dark , dismal , silent night . [Other watchers]_{4392-other watchers} are glad to hear this church - clock strike , for [they]_{4392-other watchers} tell of life and coming day . To [him]_174-fagin [they]_{4392-other watchers} brought despair . The boom of every iron bell came laden with the one , deep , hollow sound - Death . What availed the noise and bustle of cheerful morning , which penetrated even there , to [him]_174-fagin ? It was another form of knell , with mockery added to the warning . The day passed off . Day ? There was no day ; it was gone as soon as come - and night came on again ; night so long , and yet so short ; long in its dreadful silence , and short in its fleeting hours . At one time [he]_174-fagin raved and blasphemed ; and at another howled and tore [his]_174-fagin hair . [Venerable men of [his]_174-fagin own persuasion]_{4393-venerable men of his own persuasion} had come to pray beside [him]_174-fagin , but [he]_174-fagin had driven [them]_{4393-venerable men of his own persuasion} away with curses . [They]_{4393-venerable men of his own persuasion} renewed [their]_{4393-venerable men of his own persuasion} charitable efforts , and [he]_174-fagin beat [them]_{4393-venerable men of his own persuasion} off . Saturday night . [He]_174-fagin had only one night more to live . And as [he]_174-fagin thought of this , the day broke - Sunday . It was not until the night of this last awful day , that a withering sense of [his]_174-fagin helpless , desperate state came in its full intensity upon [his]_174-fagin blighted soul ; not that [he]_174-fagin had ever held any defined or positive hope of mercy , but that [he]_174-fagin had never been able to consider more than the dim probability of dying so soon . [He]_174-fagin had spoken little to [either of [the two men]_{2011-the two men} , who relieved [each other]_{507-each other} in [their]_{2011-the two men} attendance upon [him]_174-fagin]_{4394-either of the two men , who relieved each other in their attendance upon him} ; and [they]_{2011-the two men} , for [their]_{2011-the two men} parts , made no effort to rouse [his]_174-fagin attention . [He]_174-fagin had sat there , awake , but dreaming . Now , [he]_174-fagin started up , every minute , and with gasping mouth and burning skin , hurried to and fro , in such a paroxysm of fear and wrath that even [they]_{2011-the two men} - used to such sights - recoiled from [him]_174-fagin with horror . [He]_174-fagin grew so terrible , at last , in all the tortures of [his]_174-fagin evil conscience , that [one man]_{4317-one man} could not bear to sit there , eyeing [him]_174-fagin alone ; and so [the two]_{5363-the two} kept watch together . [He]_174-fagin cowered down upon [his]_174-fagin stone bed , and thought of the past . [He]_174-fagin had been wounded with some missiles from [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} on the day of [his]_174-fagin capture , and [his]_174-fagin head was bandaged with a linen cloth . [His]_174-fagin red hair hung down upon [his]_174-fagin bloodless face ; [his]_174-fagin beard was torn , and twisted into knots ; [his]_174-fagin eyes shone with a terrible light ; [his]_174-fagin unwashed flesh crackled with the fever that burnt [him]_174-fagin up . Eight - nine - then . If it was not a trick to frighten [him]_174-fagin , and those were the real hours treading on [each other]_{507-each other} 's heels , where would [he]_174-fagin be , when [they]_{5363-the two} came round again ! Eleven ! Another struck , before the voice of the previous hour had ceased to vibrate . At eight , [he]_174-fagin would be [the only mourner in [[his]_174-fagin own funeral train]_{4402-his own funeral train}]_{4401-the only mourner in his own funeral train} ; at eleven - [Those dreadful walls of [Newgate]_27-newgate]_{4403-those dreadful walls of newgate} , which have hidden so much misery and such unspeakable anguish , not only from the eyes , but , too often , and too long , from the thoughts , of [men]_416-men , never held so dread a spectacle as that . [The few who lingered as [they]_{5363-the two} passed]_{4405-the few who lingered as they passed} , and wondered what [the man was doing who was to be hanged to - morrow]_{4406-the man was doing who was to be hanged to - morrow} , would have slept but ill that night , if [they]_{4405-the few who lingered as they passed} could have seen [him]_174-fagin . From early in the evening until nearly midnight , [little groups of two and three]_{4407-little groups of two and three} presented [themselves]_{4407-little groups of two and three} at [the lodge]_{4408-the lodge} - gate , and inquired , with anxious faces , whether any reprieve had been received . These being answered in the negative , communicated the welcome intelligence to clusters in [the street]_{353-the street} , who pointed out to one another the door from which [he]_174-fagin must come out , and showed where the scaffold would be built , and , walking with unwilling steps away , turned back to conjure up the scene . By degrees [they]_{5363-the two} fell off , one by one ; and , for an hour , in the dead of night , [the street]_{353-the street} was left to solitude and darkness . [The space before [the prison]_{4377-the prison}]_{4411-the space before the prison} was cleared , and a few strong barriers , painted black , had been already thrown across [the road]_{4910-the road} to break the pressure of [the expected crowd]_{4414-the expected crowd} , when [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} and [Oliver]_123-oliver appeared at the wicket , and presented an order of admission to [the prisoner]_{1185-the prisoner} , signed by [one of [the sheriffs]_{4417-the sheriffs}]_{4416-one of the sheriffs} . [They]_{5363-the two} were immediately admitted into [the lodge]_{4408-the lodge} . ' Is [the young gentleman]_{5093-the young gentleman} to come too , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_{[4419-the man whose duty it was to conduct them]} said [the man whose duty it was to conduct [them]_{5363-the two}]_{4419-the man whose duty it was to conduct them} . ' It 's not a sight for [children]_374-children , [sir]_4564-sir . '_{[4419-the man whose duty it was to conduct them]} ' It is not indeed , [[my]_{194-mr. brownlow} friend]_{597-my friend} , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} rejoined [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} ; ' but [my]_{194-mr. brownlow} business with [this man]_{4708-this man} is intimately connected with [him]_{4708-this man} ; and as [this child]_{4161-this child} has seen [him]_{4708-this man} in the full career of [his]_{4708-this man} success and villainy , [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} think it as well - even at the cost of some pain and fear - that [he]_{4161-this child} should see [him]_{4708-this man} now . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} These few words had been said apart , so as to be inaudible to [Oliver]_123-oliver . [The man]_{4928-the man} touched [his]_{4928-the man} hat ; and glancing at [Oliver]_123-oliver with some curiousity , opened another gate , opposite to that by which [they]_{5363-the two} had entered , and led [them]_{5363-the two} on , through [dark and winding ways]_{4421-dark and winding ways} , towards [the cells]_{4422-the cells} . ' This , '_{[4928-the man]} said [the man]_{4928-the man} , stopping in [a gloomy passage]_{4424-a gloomy passage} where [a couple of workmen]_{4425-a couple of workmen} were making some preparations in profound silence - ' this is [the place [he]_{4708-this man} passes through]_{8945-the place he passes through} . If [you]_{5363-the two} step this way , [you]_{5363-the two} can see the door [he]_{4708-this man} goes out at . '_{[4928-the man]} [He]_{4928-the man} led [them]_{5363-the two} into [a stone kitchen]_{4426-a stone kitchen} , fitted with coppers for dressing the prison food , and pointed to a door . There was an open grating above [it]_{4426-a stone kitchen} , through which came the sound of [men]_416-men 's voices , mingled with the noise of hammering , and the throwing down of boards . There were putting up the scaffold . From [this place]_{2280-this place} , [they]_{5363-the two} passed through several strong gates , opened by [other turnkeys from the inner side]_{4429-other turnkeys from the inner side} ; and , having entered [an open yard]_{4430-an open yard} , ascended [a flight of narrow steps]_{4431-a flight of narrow steps} , and came into a passage with a row of strong doors on the left hand . Motioning [them]_{5363-the two} to remain where [they]_{5363-the two} were , [the turnkey]_{4432-the turnkey} knocked at one of these with [his]_{4432-the turnkey} bunch of keys . [The two attendants]_{4433-the two attendants} , after a little whispering , came out into [the passage]_{5150-the passage} , stretching [themselves]_{4433-the two attendants} as if glad of the temporary relief , and motioned [the visitors]_{1076-the visitors} to follow [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} into [the cell]_{4385-the cell} . [They]_{4433-the two attendants} did so . [The condemned criminal]_{4438-the condemned criminal} was seated on [his]_{4438-the condemned criminal} bed , rocking [himself]_{4438-the condemned criminal} from side to side , with a countenance more like that of a snared beast than the face of [a man]_{469-a man} . [His]_{4438-the condemned criminal} mind was evidently wandering to [his]_{4438-the condemned criminal} old life , for [he]_{4438-the condemned criminal} continued to mutter , without appearing conscious of [their]_{5363-the two} presence otherwise than as a part of [his]_{4438-the condemned criminal} vision . ' [Good boy]_{8946-good boy} , [Charley]_{179-master bates} - well done - '_{[4438-the condemned criminal]} [he]_{4438-the condemned criminal} mumbled . ' [Oliver]_123-oliver , too , ha ! ha ! ha ! [Oliver]_123-oliver too - quite [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} now - quite the - take [that boy]_{4657-that boy} away to bed ! '_{[4438-the condemned criminal]} [The jailer]_{8159-the jailer} took the disengaged hand of [Oliver]_123-oliver ; and , whispering [him]_123-oliver not to be alarmed , looked on without speaking . ' Take [him]_{4657-that boy} away to bed ! '_[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' Do [you]_{5363-the two} hear [me]_174-fagin , [some of [you]_{5363-the two}]_{8949-some of you} ? [He]_{4657-that boy} has been [the - the - somehow the cause of all this]_{8950-the - the - somehow the cause of all this} . It 's worth the money to bring [him]_{4657-that boy} up to it - [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} 's throat , [Bill]_161-sikes ; never mind [the girl]_{5742-the girl} - [Bolter]_{279-mr. bolter} 's throat as deep as [you]_161-sikes can cut . Saw [his]_{4657-that boy} head off ! '_[174-fagin] ' [Fagin]_174-fagin , '_{[8159-the jailer]} said [the jailer]_{8159-the jailer} . ' That 's [me]_{1006-the jew} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} cried [the Jew]_{1006-the jew} , falling instantly , into the attitude of listening [he]_{1006-the jew} had assumed upon [his]_{1006-the jew} trial . ' [An old man]_{1650-an old man} , [[my]_{1006-the jew} Lord]_{8953-my lord} ; [a very old , old man]_{8954-a very old , old man} ! '_{[1006-the jew]} ' Here , '_{[4432-the turnkey]} said [the turnkey]_{4432-the turnkey} , laying [his]_{4432-the turnkey} hand upon [his]_{4432-the turnkey} breast to keep [him]_{4432-the turnkey} down . ' Here 's [somebody]_{5443-somebody} wants to see [you]_{4432-the turnkey} , to ask [you]_{4432-the turnkey} some questions , [I]_{4432-the turnkey} suppose . [Fagin]_174-fagin , [Fagin]_174-fagin ! Are [you]_{4432-the turnkey} [a man]_{469-a man} ? '_{[4432-the turnkey]} ' [I]_{4432-the turnkey} sha n't be one long , '_{[4432-the turnkey]} [he]_{4432-the turnkey} replied , looking up with a face retaining no human expression but rage and terror . ' Strike [them]_4444-they all dead ! What right have [they]_4444-they to butcher [me]_{4432-the turnkey} ? '_{[4432-the turnkey]} As [he]_{4432-the turnkey} spoke [he]_{4432-the turnkey} caught sight of [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . [Shrinking]_{299-shrinking} to the furthest corner of the seat , [he]_{4432-the turnkey} demanded to know what [they]_4444-they wanted there . ' [Steady]_300-steady , '_{[4432-the turnkey]} said [the turnkey]_{4432-the turnkey} , still holding [him]_{4432-the turnkey} down . ' Now , [sir]_4564-sir , tell [him]_{4432-the turnkey} what [you]_4564-sir want . Quick , if [you]_4564-sir please , for [he]_{4432-the turnkey} grows worse as the time gets on . '_{[4432-the turnkey]} ' [You]_4564-sir have some papers , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} advancing , ' which were placed in [your]_4564-sir hands , for better security , by [a man called [Monks]_133-monks]_{8958-a man called monks} . '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' It 's all a lie together , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' [I]_174-fagin have n't one - not one . '_[174-fagin] ' For the love of [God]_167-god , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} said [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} solemnly , ' do not say that now , upon the very verge of death ; but tell [me]_{194-mr. brownlow} where [they]_8959-they are . [You]_4564-sir know that [Sikes]_161-sikes is dead ; that [Monks]_133-monks has confessed ; that there is no hope of any further gain . Where are those papers ? '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' [Oliver]_123-oliver , '_[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]_174-fagin , beckoning to [him]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' Here , here ! Let [me]_174-fagin whisper to [you]_{194-mr. brownlow} . '_[174-fagin] ' [I]_123-oliver am not afraid , '_[123-oliver] said [Oliver]_123-oliver in a low voice , as [he]_123-oliver relinquished [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} 's hand . ' The papers , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin , drawing [Oliver]_123-oliver towards [him]_174-fagin , ' are in a canvas bag , in a hole a little way up the chimney in [the top front - room]_{8960-the top front - room} . [I]_174-fagin want to talk to [you]_123-oliver , [[my]_174-fagin dear]_{583-my dear} . [I]_174-fagin want to talk to [you]_123-oliver . '_[174-fagin] ' Yes , yes , '_[174-fagin] returned [Oliver]_123-oliver . ' Let [me]_123-oliver say a prayer . Do ! Let [me]_123-oliver say one prayer . Say only one , upon [your]_123-oliver knees , with [me]_123-oliver , and [we]_8962-we will talk till morning . '_[123-oliver] ' Outside , outside , '_[174-fagin] replied [Fagin]_174-fagin , pushing [the boy]_{437-the boy} before [him]_174-fagin towards the door , and looking vacantly over [his]_{437-the boy} head . ' Say [I]_174-fagin 've gone to sleep - [they]_8963-they 'll believe [you]_123-oliver . [You]_123-oliver can get [me]_174-fagin out , if [you]_123-oliver take [me]_174-fagin so . Now then , now then ! '_[174-fagin] ' Oh ! [God]_167-god forgive [this wretched man]_{8964-this wretched man} ! '_{[437-the boy]} cried [the boy]_{437-the boy} with a burst of tears . ' That 's right , that 's right , '_[174-fagin] said [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' That 'll help [us]_8962-we on . This door first . If [I]_174-fagin shake and tremble , as [we]_8962-we pass the gallows , do n't [you]_123-oliver mind , but hurry on . Now , now , now ! '_[174-fagin] ' Have [you]_{4928-the man} nothing else to ask [him]_{8964-this wretched man} , [sir]_4564-sir ? '_{[4432-the turnkey]} inquired [the turnkey]_{4432-the turnkey} . ' No other question , '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} replied [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} . ' If [I]_{194-mr. brownlow} hoped [we]_8962-we could recall [him]_{8964-this wretched man} to a sense of [his]_{8964-this wretched man} position - '_{[194-mr. brownlow]} ' Nothing will do that , [sir]_4564-sir , '_{[4928-the man]} replied [the man]_{4928-the man} , shaking [his]_{4928-the man} head . ' [You]_4564-sir had better leave [him]_{8964-this wretched man} . '_{[4928-the man]} The door of [the cell]_{4385-the cell} opened , and [the attendants]_{8546-the attendants} returned . ' Press on , press on , '_[174-fagin] cried [Fagin]_174-fagin . ' Softly , but not so slow . Faster , faster ! '_[174-fagin] [The men]_{2928-the men} laid hands upon [him]_{4928-the man} , and disengaging [Oliver]_123-oliver from [his]_174-fagin grasp , held [him]_{4928-the man} back . [He]_{4928-the man} struggled with the power of desperation , for an instant ; and then sent up cry upon cry that penetrated even those massive walls , and rang in [their]_{2928-the men} ears until [they]_{2928-the men} reached [the open yard]_{4370-the open yard} . It was some time before [they]_{2928-the men} left [the prison]_{4377-the prison} . [Oliver]_123-oliver nearly swooned after this frightful scene , and was so weak that for an hour or more , [he]_{4928-the man} had not the strength to walk . Day was dawning when [they]_{2928-the men} again emerged . [A great multitude]_{4455-a great multitude} had already assembled ; the windows were filled with [people]_480-people , smoking and playing cards to beguile the time ; [the crowd]_{5297-the crowd} were pushing , quarrelling , joking . Everything told of life and animation , but one dark cluster of objects in the centre of all - the black stage , the cross - beam , the rope , and all the hideous apparatus of death . CHAPTER LIII AND LAST The fortunes of [those who have figured in this tale]_{4458-those who have figured in this tale} are nearly closed . The little that remains to [[their]_{2928-the men} historian]_{4459-their historian} to relate , is told in few and simple words . Before three months had passed , [Rose Fleming]_{301-rose fleming} and [Harry Maylie]_131-harry were married in [the village church]_{4460-the village church} which was henceforth to be the scene of [the young clergyman]_{4461-the young clergyman} 's labours ; on the same day [they]_{2928-the men} entered into possession of [[their]_{2928-the men} new and happy home]_{4462-their new and happy home} . [Mrs. Maylie]_{244-mrs. maylie} took up [[her]_{244-mrs. maylie} abode]_{4463-her abode} with [[her]_{244-mrs. maylie} son]_{7380-her son} and [daughter - in - law]_{4465-daughter - in - law} , to enjoy , during the tranquil remainder of [her]_{244-mrs. maylie} days , the greatest felicity that age and worth can know - the contemplation of the happiness of [those on whom the warmest affections and tenderest cares of a well - spent life]_{4466-those on whom the warmest affections and tenderest cares of a well - spent life} , have been unceasingly bestowed . It appeared , on full and careful investigation , that if the wreck of property remaining in the custody of [Monks]_7658-monks which had never prospered either in [his]_{4461-the young clergyman} hands or in those of [[his]_{4461-the young clergyman} mother]_{427-his mother} were equally divided between [himself]_{4461-the young clergyman} and [Oliver]_123-oliver , it would yield , to each , little more than three thousand pounds . By the provisions of [[his]_123-oliver father]_{426-his father} 's will , [Oliver]_123-oliver would have been entitled to the whole ; but [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , unwilling to deprive [the elder son]_{4470-the elder son} of the opportunity of retrieving [his]_{4470-the elder son} former vices and pursuing an honest career , proposed this mode of distribution , to which [[his]_{194-mr. brownlow} young charge]_{4471-his young charge} joyfully acceded . [Monks , still bearing that assumed name]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} , retired with [his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} portion to [a distant part of [the New World]_{4474-the new world}]_{4473-a distant part of the new world} ; where , having quickly squandered it , [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} once more fell into [his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} old courses , and , after undergoing a long confinement for some fresh act of fraud and knavery , at length sunk under an attack of [his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} old disorder , and died in [prison]_760-prison . As far from [home]_4804-home , died [the chief remaining members of [[his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} friend Fagin 's gang]_{4478-his friend fagin 's gang}]_{4477-the chief remaining members of his friend fagin 's gang} . [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} adopted [Oliver]_123-oliver as [[his]_{194-mr. brownlow} son]_{4479-his son} . Removing with [him]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} and [the old housekeeper]_{3434-the old housekeeper} to within a mile of [the parsonage - house]_{4481-the parsonage - house} , where [[his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} dear friends]_{4482-his dear friends} resided , [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} gratified the only remaining wish of [Oliver]_123-oliver 's warm and earnest heart , and thus linked together [a little society , whose condition approached as nearly to one of perfect happiness as can ever be known in this changing world]_{4483-a little society , whose condition approached as nearly to one of perfect happiness as can ever be known in this changing world} . Soon after the marriage of [the young people]_{7764-the young people} , [the worthy doctor]_{3443-the worthy doctor} returned to [Chertsey]_42-chertsey , where , bereft of the presence of [[his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} old friends]_{1455-his old friends} , [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} would have been discontented if [his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} temperament had admitted of such a feeling ; and would have turned quite peevish if [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} had known how . For two or three months , [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} contented [himself]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} with hinting that [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} feared the air began to disagree with [him]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} ; then , finding that [the place]_{4925-the place} really no longer was , to [him]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} , what [it]_{4925-the place} had been , [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} settled [his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} business on [[his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} assistant]_{4488-his assistant} , took [[a bachelor]_{473-a bachelor} 's cottage outside [the village]_{7221-the village} of which [[his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} young friend]_{6083-his young friend} was [pastor]_4493-pastor]_{4490-a bachelor 's cottage outside the village of which his young friend was pastor} , and instantaneously recovered . Here [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} took to gardening , planting , fishing , carpentering , and various other pursuits of a similar kind : all undertaken with [his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} characteristic impetuosity . In each and all [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} has since become famous throughout [the neighborhood]_{4494-the neighborhood} , as [a most profound authority]_{4495-a most profound authority} . Before [his]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} removal , [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} had managed to contract a strong friendship for [Mr. Grimwig]_{4496-mr. grimwig} , which [that eccentric gentleman]_{4497-that eccentric gentleman} cordially reciprocated . [He]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} is accordingly visited by [Mr. Grimwig]_{4498-mr. grimwig} a great many times in the course of the year . On all such occasions , [Mr. Grimwig]_{4499-mr. grimwig} plants , fishes , and [carpenters]_{4500-carpenters} , with great ardour ; doing everything in a very singular and unprecedented manner , but always maintaining with [his]_{4499-mr. grimwig} favourite asseveration , that [his]_{4499-mr. grimwig} mode is the right one . On Sundays , [he]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} never fails to criticise the sermon to [the young clergyman]_{4461-the young clergyman} 's face : always informing [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , in strict confidence afterwards , that [he]_{247-mr. losberne} considers it an excellent performance , but deems it as well not to say so . It is a standing and very favourite joke , for [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} to rally [him]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} on [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} old prophecy concerning [Oliver]_123-oliver , and to remind [him]_{4472-monks , still bearing that assumed name} of the night on which [they]_4502-they sat with the watch between [them]_4502-they , waiting [his]_123-oliver return ; but [Mr. Grimwig]_{4503-mr. grimwig} contends that [he]_{4503-mr. grimwig} was right in the main , and , in proof thereof , remarks that [Oliver]_123-oliver did not come back after all ; which always calls forth a laugh on [his]_{4499-mr. grimwig} side , and increases [his]_{4499-mr. grimwig} good humour . [Mr. Noah Claypole]_134-noah : receiving a free pardon from [the Crown]_{4504-the crown} in consequence of being admitted approver against [Fagin]_174-fagin : and considering [his]_134-noah profession not altogether as safe a one as [he]_134-noah could wish : was , for some little time , at a loss for the means of a livelihood , not burdened with too much work . After some consideration , [he]_134-noah went into business as [an Informer]_{4505-an informer} , in which calling [he]_134-noah realises a genteel subsistence . [His]_134-noah plan is , to walk out once a week during church time attended by [Charlotte]_{158-charlotte} in respectable attire . [The lady]_{679-the lady} faints away at the doors of [charitable publicans]_{4507-charitable publicans} , and [the gentleman]_{4618-the gentleman} being accommodated with three - penny worth of brandy to restore [her]_{679-the lady} , lays an information next day , and pockets half the penalty . Sometimes [Mr. Claypole]_134-noah faints [himself]_134-noah , but the result is the same . [Mr.]_4509-mr. and [Mrs. Bumble]_{132-mrs. bumble} , deprived of [their]_4510-their situations , were gradually reduced to great indigence and misery , and finally became [paupers]_534-paupers in [that very same workhouse in which [they]_4510-their had once lorded [it]_{4512-that very same workhouse in which they had once lorded it over others} over [others]_2567-others]_{4512-that very same workhouse in which they had once lorded it over others} . [Mr. Bumble]_{130-mr. bumble} has been heard to say , that in this reverse and degradation , [he]_{130-mr. bumble} has not even spirits to be thankful for being separated from [[his]_{130-mr. bumble} wife]_{4864-his wife} . As to [Mr. Giles]_{241-mr. giles} and [Brittles]_242-brittles , [they]_4510-their still remain in [[their]_4510-their old posts]_{4515-their old posts} , although the former is bald , and [the last - named boy]_{4516-the last - named boy} quite grey . [They]_4510-their sleep at [the parsonage]_{4517-the parsonage} , but divide [their]_4510-their attentions so equally among [its inmates]_{7262-its inmates} , and [Oliver]_123-oliver and [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} , and [Mr. Losberne]_{247-mr. losberne} , that to this day [the villagers]_{4519-the villagers} have never been able to discover to which [establishment]_{4520-establishment} [they]_{4519-the villagers} properly belong . [Master Charles Bates]_{179-master bates} , appalled by [Sikes]_161-sikes 's crime , fell into a train of reflection whether an honest life was not , after all , the best . Arriving at the conclusion that it certainly was , [he]_{179-master bates} turned [his]_{179-master bates} back upon the scenes of the past , resolved to amend it in some new sphere of action . [He]_{179-master bates} struggled hard , and suffered much , for some time ; but , having a contented disposition , and a good purpose , succeeded in the end ; and , from being [a farmer 's drudge]_{4521-a farmer 's drudge} , and [a carrier 's lad]_{4522-a carrier 's lad} , [he]_{179-master bates} is now [the merriest young grazier in all Northamptonshire]_{4523-the merriest young grazier in all northamptonshire} . And now , [the hand that traces these words]_{4524-the hand that traces these words} , falters , as it approaches the conclusion of its task ; and would weave , for a little longer space , the thread of these adventures . [I]_0-i would fain linger yet with [a few of those among whom [I]_0-i have so long moved]_{4525-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} , and share [their]_{4525-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} happiness by endeavouring to depict it . [I]_0-i would show [Rose Maylie]_261-rose in all the bloom and grace of early womanhood , shedding on [her]_261-rose secluded path in life soft and gentle light , that fell on [all who trod it with [her]_261-rose , and shone into [their]_{4525-a few of those among whom i have so long moved} hearts]_{4526-all who trod it with her , and shone into their hearts} . [I]_0-i would paint [her]_261-rose the life and joy of the fire - side circle and [the lively summer group]_{4527-the lively summer group} ; [I]_0-i would follow [her]_261-rose through [the sultry fields]_{4528-the sultry fields} at noon , and hear the low tones of [her]_261-rose sweet voice in the moonlit evening walk ; [I]_0-i would watch [her]_261-rose in all [her]_261-rose goodness and charity abroad , and the smiling untiring discharge of domestic duties at [home]_4804-home ; [I]_0-i would paint [her]_261-rose and [[her]_261-rose dead sister 's child]_{4530-her dead sister 's child} happy in [their]_4531-their love for [one another]_{5881-one another} , and passing whole hours together in picturing [the friends whom [they]_4531-their had so sadly lost]_{4533-the friends whom they had so sadly lost} ; [I]_0-i would summon before [me]_0-i , once again , those joyous little faces that clustered round [her]_261-rose knee , and listen to [their]_4531-their merry prattle ; [I]_0-i would recall the tones of that clear laugh , and conjure up the sympathising tear that glistened in the soft blue eye . These , and a thousand looks and smiles , and turns of thought and speech - [I]_0-i would fain recall [them]_4534-them every one . How [Mr. Brownlow]_{194-mr. brownlow} went on , from day to day , filling the mind of [[his]_{194-mr. brownlow} adopted child]_{4535-his adopted child} with stores of knowledge , and becoming attached to [him]_{4535-his adopted child} , more and more , as [his]_{4535-his adopted child} nature developed itself , and showed the thriving seeds of all [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} wished [him]_{4535-his adopted child} to become - how [he]_{194-mr. brownlow} traced in [him]_{4535-his adopted child} new traits of [[his]_{194-mr. brownlow} early friend]_{4536-his early friend} , that awakened in [his]_{194-mr. brownlow} own bosom old remembrances , melancholy and yet sweet and soothing - how [the two orphans , tried by adversity]_{4537-the two orphans , tried by adversity} , remembered its lessons in mercy to [others]_2567-others , and mutual love , and fervent thanks to [Him]_{194-mr. brownlow} who had protected and preserved [them]_4534-them - these are all matters which need not to be told . [I]_0-i have said that [they]_{4537-the two orphans , tried by adversity} were truly happy ; and without strong affection and humanity of heart , and gratitude to [that Being whose code is Mercy , and whose great attribute is Benevolence to all things that breathe]_{4539-that being whose code is mercy , and whose great attribute is benevolence to all things that breathe} , happiness can never be attained . Within the altar of [the old village church]_{4540-the old village church} there stands a white marble tablet , which bears as yet but one word : ' [AGNES]_269-agnes . '_{[4539-that being whose code is mercy , and whose great attribute is benevolence to all things that breathe]} There is no coffin in [that tomb]_{4541-that tomb} ; and may it be many , many years , before another name is placed above it ! But , if [the spirits of [the Dead]_{4543-the dead}]_{4542-the spirits of the dead} ever come back to [earth]_1018-earth , to visit spots hallowed by the love - the love beyond the grave - of [those whom [they]_{4542-the spirits of the dead} knew in life]_{4545-those whom they knew in life} , [I]_0-i believe that the shade of [Agnes]_269-agnes sometimes hovers round [that solemn nook]_{4546-that solemn nook} . [I]_0-i believe it none the less because that nook is in [a Church]_{4547-a church} , and [she]_269-agnes was weak and erring .